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2003 Toyota TACOMA Steering Electric Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	560016
Internal NHTSA #	10135791
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	TACOMA
Model Year	2003
File date	07/09/05
Component	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	dt: the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking power steering fluid, making it difficult to steer. The contact stated when the power steering fluid was low and was driving at lower speeds hear a noise coming from the vehicle. The service technician stated that there was a loud growling noise coming from the vehicle. The service dealer replaced the high and low pressure line power steering pump, and the power steering switch. These components are not covered under the warranty, and the consumer will be responsible for the cost of the repairs. *ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	47500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	SYRACUSE, NY
VIN pattern	5TEWN72N23ZXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	16/09/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	MAN
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Dealer's name	DCH AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
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2003 Toyota TACOMA Steering Electric Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Toyota TACOMA Steering Electric Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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