Power Steering Light On Problems of Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius owners have reported 5 problems related to power steering light on (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Prius based on all problems reported for the Prius.

1 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2003 Toyota Prius

Failure Date: 08/21/2019

It's mostly when I'm turning right the power steering warning light will come and there will be no power steering. I have see a lot of complaints with the same problem. Sometimes as I was driving in the city or just as I'm starting to drive.

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2 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2001 Toyota Prius

Failure Date: 11/14/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that the steering wheel began to get stiff while making a left turn while the power steering light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number:11v304000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 13,620. Ec.

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3 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2002 Toyota Prius

Failure Date: 01/06/2014

I was driving along the interstate I-75 returning from east ridge, TN, and the power steering light and warning lit-up on the screen panel. The steering wheel became very rigid while I was driving, and I had to clasp the steering wheel firmly to control the steering of the vehicle.

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4 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2002 Toyota Prius

Failure Date: 07/12/2013

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while attempting a right turn, the power steering assist failed and the steering wheel seized. The power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel as the failure occurred. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that entire power steering and motor system needed to be replaced. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 147,800.

5 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2002 Toyota Prius

Failure Date: 12/06/2010

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Prius. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack would need to be replaced. The dealer deemed as unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.




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