Issue ID | 1325720 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10915530 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TUNDRA |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 09/10/16 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle made whining noise after going from park to drive. Moved a few feet and steering became very difficult. Leaking trail of fluid underneath. Private mechanic confirmed today that the power steering rack is completely rusted through and was the source of the leak. Vehicle has approximately 137k miles. Had i been on the highway, this would have been disastrous. I had just been on the highway. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 137000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COCKEYSVILLE, MD |
VIN pattern | 5TBBT441X2SXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 24/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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