Two problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 2002 Toyota Prius. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Toyota Prius based on all problems reported for the 2002 Prius.
The steering wheel shakes and shutters during low speed driving, especially in reverse, on my 2002 Toyota Prius.
Consumers 2002 Toyota Prius loss of power at highway speeds and violent shaking in the steering system. The consumer stated the dealer made attempts to correct the problem by replacing the electronic module exchange and the gas tank. However, the attempts were unsuccessful. Also, the vehicle has an ongoing, unresolved problem with violent shaking in the steering system, especially the first thing in the morning and at other times during cold weather. The power steering will completely cut out after hours of operation, especially during hot weather.