Steering Related Problems of the 2012 Toyota Prius

Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 2012 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering column (two problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Toyota Prius


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2012 Toyota Prius

The Steering problem

I was driving less than 55mph on freeway on February 5, 2024 when my vehicle went into an out of control spin, brakes did not seem to work and unable to control vehicle until hit center divider on freeway, spun 180 degrees and kept going back with no braking until hit center divider.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

Vehicle in motion when steering column adjustment released and would not relock causing the steering column to move forward and back, up and down. The car was difficult to drive because the steering column would not stay fixed in one position.   Read details...

The Steering Failed problem

Steering column broke. Driving out of a parking lot. Heard and felt a loud clunk. Thumping feeling when turning steering wheel. Was told by dealer that the steering column failed. Only 130,000 miles. Should never happen on any car.   Read details...


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