Steering Related Problems of the 2008 Toyota Prius

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2008 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering noise (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Toyota Prius

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
17
Steering Noise problems
1
Steering Pinion Shaft problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2008 Toyota Prius

The Steering problem

- steering column components are loose. They make the steering unpredictable. The vehicle moves dangerously from side to side when driving over 65 mph. "u-joint" inside the cabin is the component with play. - previous recall "12v537000" could be related.   Read details...

The Steering Noise problem

There was a popping noise in my steering wheel and then I had no movement in my tires. My steering wheel just spins round and round but my tires will not move I was driving down the street and I had no control of my car. So I believe it has something to do with the steering shaft or suspension.   Read details...

The Steering Pinion Shaft problem

On 10-28-15, I was driving at a very low speed in a parking lot. As I attempted to turn left to park, I heard a loud crack sound in the steering wheel. The steering wheel became extremely loose and know longer could control the motion of the wheels.   Read details...


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