ToyotaPrius2003
  1. Toyota Prius
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Steering

2003 Toyota Prius Steering Problems

31
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

  • steering wheel · 32 records
  • power steering · 11 records
  • steering rack · 7 records
  • failure mileage · 6 records
  • steering column · 5 records
  • electric power · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi13
100–150k mi7
1–30k mi4
30–60k mi3
150–400k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 21, 2008 · 118,000 miles

    Steering

    I had a 2003 toyota prius which i was very happy with. Unexpectedly, and without warning, the steering column locked while i was driving the car and i was unable to navigate the car. Fortunately, i was in my neighborhood and was able to stop the car in a neighbor's yard without incident. I had the car towed to my dealer and learned that the steering woud need to be replaced for about $1500 or more. Since the car had…

    ODI 10307446

  • August 4, 2008 · 36,000 miles

    Steering

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota prius. While driving approximately 10 mph and attempting to slightly turn the steering wheel to the left, the steering column became stuck in a fixated position. The contact could not complete the turn. She pulled to the shoulder of the road and restarted the vehicle to resume normal operation. The following day, the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the steering main shaft…

    ODI 10239368

  • August 1, 2008 · 72,000 miles

    Steering

    I currently own a 2003 toyota prius with about 76,000 miles. I am active duty military currently stationed in germany. I have encountered a steering problem where the steering wheel shutters and shakes as if you are driving on rough terrain. It usually occurs between 5 mph and 30 mph while in a turn. When this occurs you temporarily lose control of the steering and potentially, the car. After doing some cursory…

    ODI 10243603

  • July 19, 2008 · 88,000 miles

    Steering

    Erratic behavior of electric power steering. Uncontrollable shaking of steering wheel. An un safe condition. There has to be a lot these problems because replacement steering racks are on back order and no prediction of when they will available. With no parts available and car un safe then car is useless. *tr

    ODI 10247282

  • March 7, 2008 · 69,355 miles

    Steering

    I was driving home from work on a friday evening, turned right, and the steering wheel locked. I slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting a parked truck, and spent the next several minutes trying to regain steering control. The next day i had the car towed to my local dealership, and was told the electronic steering rack had failed and needed to be replaced, at a cost of approximately $2000 (as the steering system…

    ODI 10220823

  • February 8, 2004 · 22,667 miles

    Steering

    My tires were worn to the cords, all four of them, on both sides, the inside was worse. I took it to the dealer (toyota of glendora) and asked them to check it and the alignment, among other things. I had just 22,667.0 miles on it. They called me and said the tires were just "worn out" and that there was nothing wrong with the alignment. I took it to firestone (who warrantied the tires) and was told by 3 different…

    ODI 10064008