2012 Toyota Prius steering problems

Filed Sep 12, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · MD

I was driving on highway & the vehicle stopped accelerating as I was pressing the gas. I put my hazards on & got to the side of the road. Then the eps light came on & the dash stopped showing the mph. The ac stopped blowing cold air & the windows were working slow. I turned car off then back on a couple of times then more lights came on. No lights were on prior to this & I haven’t had any problems w the vehicle before this. I just got this car & I feel like it has something to do with a recall but no one wants to take responsibility for the issue.

Filed May 4, 2022 · Brakes, Steering · 80,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost brakes and power steering functionality. The traction control, ABS, and braking system warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and was diagnosed with brake booster failure. The vehicle remained at the dealer and was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V235000 (Service Brakes). The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed May 1, 2022 · Steering · MA

This car has a steering wheel problem

Filed Nov 8, 2021 · Steering · NJ

After feeling looseness from the front end all the way up to the steering wheel when going over any bumps I brought the car to the local dealer. After inspection I was told four things that are very disturbing: The steering shaft needs replacement; The cost will be more than $1100; There is no warranty or recall or cost coverage; The car is not reliable and should not be driven any more than essential until fixed (and they don’t know when the parts will be available). Although the car is out of warranty based on age, this car has only 66,525 miles after almost 9 years, and my wife and I have been the only drivers and not on any dirt roads. I have been told by an independent repair shop this is a known problem with Prius and should be a recall item since it is dangerous to keep driving. This is especially troubling since the dealer could not fix it when I was there because they have to order parts and they don't know when the parts will be in.

Filed Jun 20, 2020 · Steering · CA

The steering wheel make a clunking noise and feel like it'll fall off when driven.

Filed Nov 11, 2019 · Brakes, Steering · 75,300 miles · CA

More than once I was driving about 40/45mph, once on a curve, anyhow as I was going through the curve it felt as though the brakes engaged, without me touching them. I understand the safety thing, however at both instances it was not necessary. It caused the car to pull to the left. Almost causing me to loose control.

Filed Jan 23, 2017 · Brakes, Steering · 95,000 miles · CA

Pivot bolt inside steering wheel came loose, was warned it had dropped to where it could interfere with brake linkages. Filed complaint with toyota and never heard back so filing this complaint. (1) a large bolt inside a sealed area should not be able to come loose if installed correctly (manufacturing error - single instance or systematic?) and (2) a loose bolt should not be a risk for a possible catastrophic outcome - loss of brakes (design flaw, linkages should not be susceptible to being jammed - that's what they warned me about when they asked for the $330 to fix it). This was discovered when I took the vehicle in for regular servicing, they told me the steering felt funny.

Filed Jul 6, 2016 · Steering · 40,000 miles · CA

There was a rattling or knocking noise coming from under the dash area of the passenger side whenever driving over bumps at slower speeds on city streets, often felt tramsmitted to the steering wheel. Upon taking it to the toyota dealer, they found that there was free play in the intermediate steering shaft, which they said, could eventually fail. It had to be replaced.

Filed May 26, 2016 · Steering · 50,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota prius. While driving various speeds, a loud clunking noise emitted when making a turn. The failure occurred only when making a turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 10 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota prius. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to drive in a straight line and drifted to the left and right. The contact had to constantly adjust the steering wheel. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 10. Updated 11/25/14*cn updated 12/02/14