Steering Problems of Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius owners have reported 403 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (227 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering wheel vibrate (30 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Steering problems of Toyota Prius

The Steering problem

Have multiple warning lamps that light up on and off and the brakes in my car get spongy making the braking unsafe. The lights that turn on are the steering/ traction , brake, and abs light. There are multiple complaints online on youtube from similar issues ongoing and no recall made.   Read details...

The Steering Wheel Vibrate problem

My steering wheel starts shaking violently when driving under 32 degrees outside and locks up the ability to steer which can be deadly on the highway which I don�t drive much luckily and Toyota has no open recalls even though I�m not the only one with this.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

I am requesting $2,919. 03 in repair reimbursement for my 2013 Prius c, VIN # jtdkdtb37d1537986. On 2-11-19 I attempted a right turn on a city street in san marcos, CA. I rotated the steering wheel and heard and felt a �clunk.   Read details...

The Steering Rack And Pinion problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph and made a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions while turning left.   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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