Similar to other complaints, the power steering becomes intermittent and it become very difficult to turn the truck when the power steering cuts out. This could potentially be very dangerous in certain driving situations. I am bringing the truck to Toyota for inspection and hoping Toyota will pay for the repair, as it seems to be a chronic issue for this year and model.

- Plymouth, MA, USA

We were inspecting the underbody of our company owned Tacoma. There is major rust on the front frame, and the steering arm (A-arm?) where it attaches to the frame. The rust is substantial enough to allow possible separation of the arms from the frame. We did some internet research and see that corrosion was a problem with earlier models of the Tacoma. We will take this to the dealership to inspect but we thought it should be reported. It appears that if those connections fail stearing would be substantially impaired.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

While driving onto entrance ramp of highway, attempting to merge onto traffic, the steering wheel became very stiff with loss of power steering. I pulled harder to enter highway and steering finally caught causing me to swerve over almost hitting vehicle in far left lane. Checked power steering and is full. Did some internet searches and have come up with several complaints of this same issue. The intermediate steering column becomes faulty and is dangerous. This can cause death or serious injury. Toyota should issue recall on this part and have replaced. Steering column joint is not protected from the elements and becomes rusted away.

- Round Top, NY, USA

Pulled out of my driveway to find that the steering wheel was intermittently stiff during turning. Became progressively worse until I took it to a dealer to find that the intermediate steering shaft was apparently bad. Doing some research online found that this is a common issue with this vehicle. I can no longer have my wife or children use my Toyota Tacoma for fear that she does not have the physical strength to avoid an accident.

- Harwinton, CT, USA

Truck steering at various speeds, particularly at lower speeds, became stiff at times and required more force to make either a right or left turn. It did seem to affect the steering when going straight, meaning it did not drift or pull to the right or left, even on tapered road surface. Wheel did not pull when braking. I understand there maybe bulletin concerning this issue.

- Hummelstown, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while making a left or right turn the steering wheel would suddenly become very hard to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000. The current mileage was 150,379. Updated 04/02/14

- Oneonta, NY, USA

As you are driving the steering is stiff at various points while turning the wheel and requires some force to correct the steering. It is worse from a standing start. This problem has been traced to a bad steering intermediate shaft. Service bulletin number: T-sb-0057-12 or sb-0119-10 rev2. This problem also shows up as rattling noise, or steering being sloppy. I believe this a problem that will lead to injuries and loss of vehicle control. Please let the Toyota, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [www.NHTSA.gov/] about this important issue.

- Steep Falls, ME, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering assist failed and the wheel tightened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the lower assembly steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 69,500.

- Canton, OH, USA

Steering became very stiff.

- Conesus , NY, USA

Spiral cable in steering defective, had to replace spiral cable assembly. Air bag not operating if dash light on.

- Campbellsburg, KY, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the clutch was emitting an unusual odor and began slipping. In addition, the contact stated that the steering was unstable and would often cause the vehicle to drift abnormally, especially when driving over uneven road surfaces. In addition, when the vehicle was parked at an angle, the ignition would fail to start. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance with repairs. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.

- Port Angelos, WA, USA

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 dangerously tends to go out of the road if the steering wheel is left untouched for one second the truck goes out of the road. The dealer checked other new trucks 2008 or 2009 and it was the same they did not offer any repair, just said it was a "normal" condition in Tacoma.

- Tecate, CA, USA

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 to maintain a straight line, more so than on any other car I have owned. Also, when I stop, sometimes the engine feels like it downshifts and lurches forward a little bit.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 15 mph in the rain and making a turn the vehicle fish tailed, spun around and crasded. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained a spinal abrasion and was taken to the hospital. A police report is available. The Toyota manufacturer was notified; however, no one answered the telephone. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Dedham, MA, USA