This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Power steering rack & pinion gear and high pressure power steering hose begain to leak at about 70,000 miles. Dealer said these items need to be replaced. Now Toyota has issued a new part number for the power steering gear, which leads me to believe they realized there was a problem with the original part. 70,000 is way to early for such a failure. The repair is very costly. Parts alone for the repair are about $1400. The manufacturer should compensate.
Car has been maintained at dealerships per Toyota's schedule; never been in an accident. 73,000 is too early for the rack and pinion to have an internal leak. Car has been well-maintained an never in an accident. Cost to repair the R&P $1500, company agreed to adjust it by $241. Black tar like substance leaking out of back doors. Don't know if it can be repaired.
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- Bremerton, WA, USA