TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth® Audio functions are no longer functioning with customer?s phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone, or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2007 Toyota Tundra steering problems
severe 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700 · see steering across all vehicles →
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
2crashes
1injury
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ? Various Bluetooth® Audio functions are no longer functioning with customer?s phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone, or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TOYOTA: M.I.L. ON DTC P0552/P0553: POWER STEERING PRESSURE SENSOR MALFUNCTION. STEERING/POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2007 Tundras cite steering vibration at 60–70 mph that survives multiple dealer balancing attempts and independent shop inspections. The vibration comes with uneven tire wear on the outer edges; OEM tires lasted only 15,000 miles, and replacement tires show identical wear patterns. Separate owners report the truck veering right or left unpredictably while driving at normal speeds, with one case spinning out and killing the engine at 60 mph. A steering angle sensor replacement resolved one veering incident for only three days before failure recurred.
Brake-system complaints include the pedal losing holding force at stops, causing the vehicle to roll forward. Two owners each had brakes fail in separate incidents, both resulting in low-speed rear-end collisions. A drive belt tensioner failure caused loss of power steering at 57,000 miles and required three belt replacements.
Additional failures cluster around electrical shorts affecting headlights, door locks, seatbelts, wipers, and climate controls. One truck lost power and entered limp mode at 71,000 miles with Check Engine and stability-control lights on; the ECM reset didn't stick. An accelerator pedal stuck during a backing maneuver, causing an accident. Dealers have been unable to duplicate or diagnose many of these problems on subsequent visits.
Same Toyota Tundra steering reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2006 · 2008
Failure modes owners describe
Steering vibration at highway speeds
Front end vibrates severely at 60–70 mph, causing steering wheel vibration. Multiple owners report the issue persists after wheel balancing and road force balancing attempts by dealers. Uneven tire wear (outer edge) occurs on both OEM and replacement tires.
When: Starts at 2,400–17,800 miles; issue recurs after tire replacements
Symptoms owners cite: Severe steering wheel vibration at 60–70 mph; Front-end vibration; Uneven tire wear on outer portions; Vibration intermittent, sometimes severe, sometimes absent
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers performed wheel rotation, balancing, and road force balancing without resolution. Independent shops confirmed vibration persists. OEM tires lasted only 15,000 miles; replacement tires show same wear pattern.
Vehicle veering and loss of control
Vehicle veers right or left while driving at normal speeds, causing steering instability. One owner reported veering left at 60 mph resulted in spinout and engine shutdown. Another reported veering right with recurring tire wear issues that persisted through three tire replacements.
When: Reported across early mileage (9,800 miles) and higher mileage (71,000 miles)
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle veers right or left unpredictably; Spinout and loss of control at highway speed; Engine shuts off without warning; Premature/uneven tire sidewall wear; Failure cannot be duplicated by dealer on subsequent visits
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer performed wheel alignment; issue persisted. Tires replaced three times without resolving veering. No component failure found by dealer.
Steering angle sensor failure
Steering angle sensor failed, causing vehicle to veer left and lose control at highway speed. Dealer replaced sensor, but identical failure recurred within three days at low speed. Underlying cause not diagnosed.
When: 9,800 miles initial failure; recurrence at 10,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle veers left unpredictably; Loss of control and engine shutdown; Steering wheel sensor malfunction
Repairs/costs cited: Steering angle sensor replaced by dealer. Failure recurred three days later. Dealer unable to diagnose root cause.
Brake system failure
Brakes lose holding force at stops; vehicle rolls forward despite brake pedal application. Occurs at stop signs and during backing. Cruise control engages but will not disengage properly. One owner had brakes fail twice, both times resulting in rear-end accidents at low speed (under 10 mph).
When: Reported across multiple mileage points; no specific mileage cited for brake failures
Symptoms owners cite: Brakes will not hold at stop signs; Vehicle rolls forward despite brake application; Cruise control engages but will not disengage; Brake failure during backing; Brake failure in traffic leading to collision
Electrical system shorts and malfunctions
Multiple electrical faults occur simultaneously: headlights flicker, clock fails, cigarette lighter inoperative, alarm malfunctions, door locks fail, seatbelts don't latch reliably, windshield wipers won't activate. Pattern suggests wiring harness or PCM issue.
When: No specific mileage cited
Symptoms owners cite: Headlights flickering or inoperative; Clock malfunction; Cigarette lighter inoperative; Alarm system malfunction; Door locks fail; Seatbelts will not latch consistently; Windshield wipers will not activate
Engine enters limp mode (Check Engine, ESC, VSC illuminate)
Vehicle loses power and cannot accelerate beyond 60 mph while entering freeway. Check Engine, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), and VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) warning lights illuminate. Issue recurs after ECM reset via battery disconnect. Owner reports this issue is widespread online and should be covered under emissions warranty.
When: 71,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Loss of power while accelerating; Vehicle cannot accelerate beyond 60 mph; Check Engine light illuminates; ESC warning light illuminates; VSC warning light illuminates; Vehicle enters limp mode
Codes mentioned: Check Engine, ESC, VSC
Repairs/costs cited: Owner reset ECM by disconnecting battery; issue recurred.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer advised issue not covered by federal emissions warranty after 10 years.
Severe front shake and frame damage
Vehicle exhibits severe shake from front end, especially when brakes are applied. Vehicle failed PA state inspection due to broken front shock mounts and severe frame corrosion.
When: No specific mileage cited
Symptoms owners cite: Severe shake from front of vehicle; Shake increases when brakes applied; Broken front shock mounts (found during inspection); Severe frame corrosion
Drive belt tensioner defect causing loss of steering power
Drive belt tensioner failure results in loss of power steering. Belt required replacement three times before owner stopped using truck.
When: 57,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Loss of steering power; Drive belt tensioner failure
Repairs/costs cited: Belt replaced 3 times. Owner stopped using 4-wheel drive after tensioner issue.
Running lights inoperative and 4-wheel drive stuck
Running lights fail. Four-wheel drive system becomes stuck in engaged position and requires manual intervention using owner's manual to release.
When: No specific mileage cited
Symptoms owners cite: Running lights stop working; 4-wheel drive becomes stuck in engaged position
Repairs/costs cited: Owner had to consult manual to free stuck 4WD; no longer uses 4WD.
Accelerator pedal sticks, causing accident
Accelerator pedal becomes stuck, causing owner to lose control while backing out of driveway, resulting in accident.
When: No specific mileage cited
Symptoms owners cite: Accelerator pedal sticks; Loss of control during backing maneuver
Erratic steering and related control issues
Steering behaves erratically alongside other electrical and mechanical failures. Part of a cluster of failures including brake issues, electrical shorts, and engine performance problems.
When: No specific mileage cited
Symptoms owners cite: Erratic steering behavior
Synthesized from 11 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2007 Toyota Tundra?
It's a meaningful issue. 11 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Based on the 11 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 31,040 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Toyota/Tundra.
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