Two problems related to steering failed have been reported for the 2012 Toyota Prius. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
I was driving, trying to park my car, when the steering (power failed) it took all might strengthen to turn the wheel. The car was serviced by Toyota regularly - there were no previous signs or indicators that any problem existed. Steering system failed; had the car towed to a Toyota dealership. At 50,000 the Toyota dealership said the steering column failed, not getting any electricity to the steering column. Needed a new steering column.
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| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems |