2025 Toyota Tacoma: Cannot maintain straight-line driving
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2025 Tacoma report: cannot maintain straight-line driving. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 1,600 miles.
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2025 Tacoma in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11751664 (filed 07/20/2026): “I am reporting a severe safety hazard on my 2025 toyota tacoma caused by incorrect alignment specs and an uncorrected extreme toe setting. on a recent service visit, alignment inspection showed a total toe of +1.62 degrees (oem target is approximately +0.10 …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11733479 (filed 04/24/2026): “*steering system - tie rod / steering nut lock was loose and discover after alignment service * loose tie rod nut created a potential safety risk because it involves a steering component related to vehicle control. this could have put me, my passengers, and o…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: recall! replacement! compensation (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto
Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Cannot maintain straight-line driving (2025 Tacoma)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2025 Tacoma
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