ToyotaPrius2002
  1. Toyota Prius
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Steering

2002 Toyota Prius Steering Problems

55
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.

Among these 55 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • steering wheel · 45 records
  • power steering · 30 records
  • steering rack · 10 records
  • needed replaced · 6 records
  • failure mileage · 5 records
  • shake violently · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi18
60–100k mi13
30–60k mi10
150–400k mi7
1–30k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 1, 2004 · 20,000 miles

    Steering

    On cold days, when driving for the first time, the steering wheel will start shuddering back and forth violently and rapidly if i try to turn the vehicle. This occurs regardless of the road condition at speeds of less than 10 mph. The shuddering stops only when i straighten out the wheel. *tr

    ODI 10438105

  • August 1, 2004

    Steering

    When driving on the freeway, after a [redacted], a pothole was struck. The steering wheel vibrated forcefully from side to side for about a minute, then power steering failed. Steering was possible, but only with great physical effort. After the vehicle rested overnight, symptoms were not present. *tr

    ODI 10451025

  • July 16, 2004 · 41,932 miles

    Steering

    Just wanted to alert you that there may be a potential defect with the torque sensor, which affects the power steering. I recently encountered this in my 2002 toyota prius with 43,000+ miles on the vehicle.*ak \ basically, there are no preceding symptoms before the power steering fails. Upon failure, the prius central color touchscreen lcd display shows three icons, with the "ps" icon in red. You will also see an…

    ODI 10082996

  • March 20, 2004

    Steering

    Steering wheel shakes when starting to back up or go forward . Happens in colder weather more often <dealer said it was not a warraty issue when i first approaced them in 2004.. Had 60k miles on it. They said it was an electronic steering issue with motor on rack and pinion gear. Toyota prius 2002 year model, they wouldgo t replace it of over $1000.,,, said to drive is and not worry but if it got worse to bring it…

    ODI 10365853

  • July 15, 2003 · 39,161 miles

    Steering

    I have a 2002 toyota prius that i've had for some 7 years. The steering is very sensitive making it necessary to always attend to accuracy in steering. I thought that this was a chacteristic of the design, but now i wonder if this is actually a manufacturing defect because of reports i see on other models" ""if you take your eyes off the road for a second, the car will drift into another lane," said one driver an…

    ODI 10307994