Issue ID | 1207944 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10747102 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TUNDRA |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 06/08/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When started truck, heard unusual whining noise. Started driving and steering became difficult. Stopped in parking lot and found power steering fluid leaking out on ground. Entire rack and pinion showing excessive corrosion and leaking fluid. Was able to drive to toyota dealer. They estimate $1200 for after market repair, and $1600 for repair with toyota parts. Truck not safe to drive until repaired. 2002 tundra sr5 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 219000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | JOHNSTOWN, OH |
VIN pattern | 5TBBT44122SXXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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