ToyotaPrius2001
  1. Toyota Prius
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Rack And Pinion

2001 Toyota Prius Rack And Pinion Problems

6
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

What owners report

  • rack pinion · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 8, 2006

    Electric Power Assist System · Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Rack And Pinion

    2001 toyota prius. Consumer states problem with the rack and pinion *tgw the consumer stated not long after she purchased the vehicle. She experienced problems with the rack and pinion steering system, including steering wheel shaking and loss of power steering. The consumer took the vehicle in for service and was informed the entire rack and pinion assembly needed to be replaced. The consumer believed the repair…

    ODI 10428635

  • July 1, 2006 · 30,000 miles

    Rack And Pinion

    Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota prius. The contact stated that the steering wheel shakes when turning it in any direction. The failure has been present since the summer of 2006. On july 16, 2007, the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the steering gear rack and pinion assembly has an internal gear that failed. The manufacturer stated that the contact could pay for the repair in full and they…

    ODI 10197602

  • May 16, 2003 · 48,000 miles

    Rack And Pinion · Suspension · Tank Assembly

    The vehicle lost power when the consumer attempted to accelerate. *ak also the vehicle pulled to the right the tires were replaced several times and the vehicle had numerous alignments. The rack and pinion was replaced and the fuel tank assembly was replace. *jb

    ODI 10022058

  • December 21, 2002 · 21,000 miles

    Child Seat · Rack And Pinion

    For the second time in less than 6 months another front tire blew out while driving. First blowout was in august 2002 with about 21,000 miles on vehicle. Second tire blowout occurred with 27,000 miles on an eighteen month old car. There was no accident, but it was very scary, and it felt unsafe. Wheels vibrated for a few months, small amount, but dealer said nothing was wrong. Finally, dealer informed consumer that…

    ODI 10036879

  • July 9, 2002

    Rack And Pinion · Tires

    Suspected quality issue resulting in premature wear of front driver's side tire, leading to potentially unsafe driving/handling situations.*ak

    ODI 10043788

  • Rack And Pinion · Tires

    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…

    ODI 564397