This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Power steering issues, leaks, corroded. Can lead to entire rack and pinon replacement. Steering is tight, active fluid leak(s); Toyota dealer that it was purchased from knew it was leaking but refused to investigate further. Per Toyota, power steering leaks can cause engine compartment fire, vehicle should not be driven until leak is repaired. However, Toyota service department would not locate the leak and remedy, let me drive knowing it could be potenially hazardous.
During routine maintenance at a independent shop, the driver side power steering rack boot was found to be leaking. I was informed by a former Lexus master technician that this was a problem with some of the similar Lexus models previously. The vehicle currently had 47, xxx miles which seems very low for a power steering failure. I can provide images of the leak as needed and the vehicle has not been repaired as of this filing.
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- Show Low, AZ, USA