| Issue ID | 1357811 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10956125 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TACOMA |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 01/01/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have noticed the steering becoming more and more stiff. It will not return to the straight position unless you forcefully turn the steering wheel. This occurs while in motion on highways or city streets. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 256000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MARS HILL, NC |
| VIN pattern | 5J6RE4H72BLXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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