Power Steering Fluid Leak

Man, that must've been hell to deal with at the time. Glad you got something good now. How many times does the dealership or Toyota have to try to repair an issue with a vehicle before you can declare lemon law?

 

It's sort of a different situation than some people have here, I bought the truck from a dealership in Denver, and I live in Albuquerque, which there are only two dealerships here so I am working through American.

 

I am now having the same problem. However I do have a visible leak all over my passenger side boot. I looked due to the fact my power steering was noisy as hell when it was cold out. @dealer currently waiting on diagnosis.

 

My leak was inside the boot. They didn't find it until they ripped out the rack and disassembled it. Pain in the ass. The also replaced to pump as an extra measure. Good luck man. Very frustrating to be dealing with this on a brand new truck, trust me I know.

 

I'm glad mine was visible to be honest, I hope it's a simple repair or replace. We will see. Thanks for the post. We patron ably aren't the only ones.

 

"Probably"

 

Nope, we are definitely not the only ones I am sure. The steering on these trucks is somewhat finicky anyhow. I love the truck but have always been kinda disappointed with how the steering system on Tacoma's.

 

Was that because they gave u a better deal in Denver? American in NM offered me a great deal.

 

wheel spacers, wider rims, oversize tires & offroading don't help steering components out any either.

 

Invoice pricing at Mountain States

 

wow thats a great deal. Any TDA ? How much was doc fees?

 

Not bad considering the msrp price was about 38.5k

 

wow. You got yourself a good deal. I might have to hit them up. Did they drill holes in your bumper for your front license plate? I hate those holes.

 

Yup those bastards drilled holes into my front bumper without asking me and put their stupid sticker on the tailgate which I removed upon arrival haha.

 

update: dealer found a bolt that was missing a flange or washer or ring gasket, i don't know. but anyhow, they say it will be in tomorrow and ready for pickup. i shall see

 

Did they say if it was on the rack or what was missing these parts?

 

Just missing parts. Not sure about the rack just yet.

 

What ur build date? Was it made in Mexico?

 

Build date October 3 and made in Texas.

 

Early build. Said to see a Texas build like that.