Is it safe to drive with a bad rack and pinion?
It is definitely not safe to drive with a bad rack and pinion because you no longer can control your vehicle and keep it in a straight line. There would be so much free play and your vehicle would just wander on the road. This could be very dangerous for you and the other drivers.
Are rack and pinion easy to replace?
While doing your own DIY work on the rack and pinion is possible, it does require a certain amount of precision. The rack and pinion assembly is not a simple bolt on that you can remove and replace without paying attention to some details.
Is there a recall on Toyota Sienna rack and pinion?
Took it to the Toyota dealer which told me that the boot failed and the whole pack and pinion needed to be replace at a cost of $1300.00 plus $80 for alignment work. I’m amazed that other owners are having the same problem and because this could be a dangerous situation, they should recall this problem. Toyota defect.
Is there a defect in the Toyota rack and pinion?
Toyota defect. Replaced rack and pinion with rebuilt unit. Spoke to rebuilder that does hundreds of these. Said seal on passenger side fails due to excessive heat on passenger side. Aftermarket rebuilder puts better seal than factory. Common failure after 60k. I personally saw others with same issue. Camry also. Toyota quality is gone.
How much does it cost to replace a Sienna rack and pinion?
Apparently a very common problem with Sienna. Right side rubber seal on rack and pinion unit tears allowing grit and debris to wear on pinion. No shop will just replace the rubber seal which is like a $15 part. They all quote a $1000 repair to replace entire rack and pinion unit.
Is there a problem with my Toyota Sienna?
Never have we personally experienced or seen the volume of issues on our Sienna – and also our daughter’s 2004 Sienna – in our past Toyota owner-ships. This problem started at 61683 miles in Jan 2012. This is a very common problem, but it is very dangerous too.