2007 Toyota Tacoma Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

54Steering complaints

10%Of all 540 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION107 · 19.8%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL95 · 17.6%

STRUCTURE:BODY85 · 15.7%

STEERING54 · 10%

POWER TRAIN43 · 8%

Share of the 540 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Toyota Tacoma overview page.

What owners report

“TOYOTA TACOMA TRD SPORT 2007 THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING/SUSPENSION SYSTEM, WHEN THE ROAD HAS A SLIGHT INCLINATION TO THE SIDE, THE TRUCK…”NHTSA complaint 10311897 — filed 02/18/2010

“I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT, WHEN I DRIVE, THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE. IT SEEMS LIKE I AM CONSTANTLY TRYING…”NHTSA complaint 10311375 — filed 02/17/2010

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Toyota Tacoma have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Toyota Tacoma: 54 of 540 complaints on file (10%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Toyota Tacoma have in total?

540 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 65 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 31 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.