Hybrid electric vehicle; steering rack failed causing vehicle to pull from side to side. *ak
2001 Toyota Prius steering complaints
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The power steering cuts out at random times. The dealer says I need a new steering rack, but it has been weeks and no rack has shown up. Now I'm hearing from other prius owners that this problem is widespread and toyota is redesigning the whole steering system. Meanwhile I'm stuck with a car where the power steering can cut out at any time.
Dealer informs that 2 other vehicles are in for repair for the same failure. All three vehicles came in within a 2 week period. I have been given an estimate of time to repair ranging from 2 to 4 weeks because of unavailability of parts. Dealer's service department feels that the car is unsafe to drive. Steering wheel experiences "minor jerks or tics". Service writter says this is because of errant electrical signals being sent to power assist.
Consumer stated tires had to be replaced at less than 15,000 miles, the right front and left front tire failed from excessive wear, consumer stated tires on a new vehicle should not show signs of excessive wear in 15,000, the dealer inflated the tire pressure to 32psi, however consumer was later informed that tire needed to be inflated between 45 and 50 psi, consumer is requesting reimbursement since originally the dealer under inflated the tires.
Steering has problem of poor return requires constant input to the steering wheel to keep the car on the road.
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