Parts for your 2007 Toyota Ractis-Power steering pump

2007 Toyota Ractis power-steering pump — is it even a thing?

For the 2007 Toyota Ractis (XP100 series — typically NCP100/SCP100), a traditional hydraulic power-steering pump isn’t fitted. This model runs an Electric Power Steering (EPS) system that uses an electric motor and EPS ECU on the steering column, so there’s no hydraulic pump, no drive belt, and no power-steering fluid reservoir to service.

That’s not guesswork — it’s how Toyota designed it. Technical sources that document the Ractis’ steering as electric include: Toyota Repair Manual for the Ractis (NCP100/SCP100), which outlines the “Electric Power Steering System” section rather than a hydraulic circuit, the Toyota New Car Features (NCF) publication for the XP100 platform, listing a column-assist EPS unit across grades, and Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) diagrams for NCP100/SCP100, which show a steering column with motor/ECU and no pump, hoses, or fluid reservoir. The Ractis shares much of its underpinnings with the XP90 Yaris/Vitz, which also uses EPS in this era.

Why no pump? EPS offered Toyota a few wins on a compact like the Ractis:

• Better fuel economy and fewer parasitic losses because assistance only draws power when needed.
• Less maintenance — no hydraulic fluid, no hoses, no leaks, no pump bearings or belt noise.
• Sharper tuning — assistance can be mapped by the ECU for speed and steering angle, giving light parking effort without vague high-speed feel.
• Packaging and reliability gains — simpler engine bay, fewer failure points.

For owners and workshops, that means there’s no power-steering pump to replace or service on a 2007 Ractis. Steering care focuses on good basics: keep tyre pressures spot-on, ensure the 12V battery and charging system are healthy (low voltage can upset EPS), listen for any unusual column noises, check rack boots and tie-rod ends for wear, and carry out wheel alignments when needed. If the EPS warning light appears or the steering feels intermittently heavy, scanning the EPS ECU for fault codes is the right first step. And if someone tries to sell a “power-steering pump” for this model, it’s simply not applicable.

Popular questions

Does the 2007 Toyota Ractis have a power-steering pump?
No. It uses an electric power steering (EPS) system with a column-mounted motor and EPS ECU, so there’s no hydraulic pump, no fluid reservoir, and no associated hoses or belts.

Why does the steering feel heavy on my 2007 Ractis if there’s no pump?
Common culprits include low tyre pressures, poor wheel alignment, worn tie-rod ends or column joints, low battery voltage, or an EPS fault. Start by checking pressures and the 12V battery/charging system, then scan the EPS for codes if the warning light is on or the heaviness is intermittent.

Is there any steering fluid to change on a 2007 Ractis?
No fluid service is required because it’s an EPS system. Routine steering care is about inspections (rack boots, joints), maintaining correct tyre pressures, and performing alignments. If issues arise, diagnose the EPS system electronically rather than looking for leaks.