# 2013 Toyota Tacoma: does it really need a new rack and pinion?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tacoma-does-it-really-need-a-new-rack-and-pinion/131604>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** tacoma, toyota\
**Created:** [December 29, 2018, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tacoma-does-it-really-need-a-new-rack-and-pinion/131604 "2018-12-29T14:46:19Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![JonConatser](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d07c76/32.png) [@JonConatser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonConatser)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tacoma-does-it-really-need-a-new-rack-and-pinion/131604/1 "2018-12-29T14:46:19Z")

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Toyota dealer told me my 2013 Toyota Tacoma with 110,000 miles has a rack and pinion that is leaking. I’ve noticed no changes to my steering and seen no leaks/fluid on my driveway. Dealer quote was over $1,000 to repair. Dealer didn’t say what or where it was leaking. Just wondering if it really needs replaced or if the dealer is just trying to pull a fast one on me?

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**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tacoma-does-it-really-need-a-new-rack-and-pinion/131604/2 "2018-12-29T14:48:56Z")

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> [@JonConatser](#):
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> Just wondering if it really needs replaced or if the dealer is just trying to pull a fast one on me?

You are out of warranty so get a second opinion from someone who can actually see the unit. It can’t be seen over the web.

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2018, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tacoma-does-it-really-need-a-new-rack-and-pinion/131604/3 "2018-12-29T14:51:15Z")

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> [@JonConatser](#):
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> if the dealer is just trying to pull a fast one on me?

If you don’t trust the dealer, take it to a shop you DO trust for a second opinion.

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**Author:** ![oldtimer-11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e79b87/32.png) [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\
**Post date:** [December 30, 2018, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tacoma-does-it-really-need-a-new-rack-and-pinion/131604/4 "2018-12-30T04:22:17Z")

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If you are not seeing any fluid on the ground, the dealer may have only seen seepage from a very slight leak.

Keep an eye on the fluid level and top it off with only the correct fluid for your car. Don’t let a parts store sell you a “universal” fluid.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [December 30, 2018, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tacoma-does-it-really-need-a-new-rack-and-pinion/131604/5 "2018-12-30T04:28:31Z")

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Just keep an eye on the power steering fluid in the reservoir.

If the fluid level doesn’t drop, there’s no leak.

Tester