2006 Toyota Prius Steering Problems
- 20
- 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 20 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 8 records
- power steering · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Loss of vehicle steering control while driving. Luckily the vehicle was just going down the driveway at low speed so no one was injured.*dt*jb
ODI 11287606
Steering
Clock spring failure. Controls on the right side of the steering column are not working. Concerned that this clock spring failure will also cause the driver's airbag to fail to deploy in a crash.
ODI 11056262
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Baught the car off a private sale. Car is a complete bad condition fron the suspension tonthe motor makes strange noises air conditioner wont work tires fall from allighments seat beats are off burning a pil change in less then a week.no accidents no changes as is and have been using it for work.
ODI 11016113
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Water pump was replaced in 2011 and again 2015. My car has 160,000 miles at this time in nov 2015.
ODI 10794751
Engine · Steering · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering ecu was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Also, while driving the vehicle, it suddenly stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was…
ODI 10917787
Steering
I was driving on interstate highway 5 north to los angeles late evening around 9:00pm. The steering column began making a grinding noise and vibrating. Each time i turned the steering wheel either to the left or to the right the car made a vibration and grinding noise and felt stiff. The jarring was felt in the acceleration pad and in the brake pads each time i either accelerated or braked. I took the car to the…
ODI 10616560
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
I am requesting that nhtsa investigate expanding/adding-to the recall of toyota prius coolant inverter pump failures* to include coolant storage pump failures blowing a main fuse causing dangerous loss of all power and control. *tr on may 31st, 2014, while traveling at about 60mph, without any warning, the car instantly shut down: no drive power, no power steering, no power brakes, no front panel display. This was a…
ODI 10595945
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated while approaching an exit from the highway at 30 mph the steering wheel could not be turned to the right or left; however, the failure only occurred for a brief moment. The steering wheel began to function normally within a few minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a diagnostic test that was unable to locate a failure code. The dealer also test…
ODI 10523610
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
The cooling system in my car is defective. The water pump is apparently leaking when i have committed no precursive action to cause it. This issue is related to the same issue in my other similar toyota priuses, where defective electric water pumps unexpectedly stop working. The other cars are consequently recalled and i believe mine should be as well.…
ODI 10511607
Steering
2006 toyota prius. Consumer writes in regards to steering recall notice. *smd the consumer stated he received an urgent recall notice in the mail. However, when she called the dealer to schedule an appointment, she was informed the part was not available and they were not sure, when it would arrive.
ODI 10494102
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that while reversing at 5 mph, the power steering assist failed and the steering wheel could not be moved in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the spiral cable, steering shaft, the connecting yoke, and the steering column shaft extension needed to be replaced. There was a recall for the steering failure under nhtsa…
ODI 10478053
Steering
While my 16 year old son was practicing driving maneuverability with my wife in a parking lot, the steering shaft completely failed and the vehicle could not be controlled or steered. They parked the car safely and got a ride home. It was found that the splines on one of the intermediate steering shafts completely failed. The upper parts of the steering mechanism could turn without turning the lower parts. Toyota…
ODI 10473654
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was in a 2006 toyota prius car accident on the freeway when the steering wheel started jerking (to the point of no control), the brakes stopped working and the car kept accelerating. Car lost control.*dt*jb car was totaled, two witnesses and a police report. I was sent the emergency room. No responsibility was assumed by toyota, which completed their "inspection" on march 9th, 2012. Then eight months later on…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10863308
Steering
Service visit for our 2006 prius was completed on feb 5, 2011 and upon driving home the car steered differently. A second service visit was initiated at our request and the dealer inspected the car and found no problem. On february 25, 2011 a third service visit was initiated at our request and the service department provided a written estimate for replacing a "failing steering motor assembly" for an out of warranty…
ODI 10384505
Air Bags · Steering
Driving in good weather on a local road and car skid light went on and wheels locked to the right. Steering was not responsive. The lack of steering caused the accident. However, the airbags did not deploy.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10328483
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
1) steering wheel/shaft appears to be improperly supported; feels loose when turning lock to lock since new. Have brought to the attention of four (4) toyota dealers when service performed (have taken to toyota for all service work since new), all have advised that there is "nothing wrong" with the vehicle. It is the only vehicle we have ever owned that has this sense of disconnect and potential for a much more…
ODI 10311820
Steering · Suspension
I was driving at about 65 m/hr on i-95 and noticed my car veering first to the left then to the right. I was puzzled by this and looked over to notice that trees were not moving, i.e., it did not feel windy outside. This was a very peculiar incident that has happened to my car about 3-4 times in the past 3 years. I later heard on the news the recall of corollas for the same type of issue. They actually showed a test…
ODI 10311584
Service Brakes, Electric · Steering · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2006 toyota prius has several issues with acceleration, braking, turning car off and on alarm goes off constantly and terrible gas mileage around 30 miles per gallon. *tr
ODI 10306520
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel suddenly jerked out of his hands and turned sharply to the left. The contact could not maintain control of the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The failure has occurred twice since last year. The dealer stated that the steering computer controls the electric power steering system. The computer was sending the…
ODI 10254991
Service Brakes, Electric · Steering
In 10/06, i had an incident where the brakes and steering of my 2006 prius ceased to function briefly, as i tried to brake at an intersection. I took the car in to my toyota dealer shortly after -- they checked it but found nothing wrong, so nothing was done. The day in question was drizzly and the roads wet. It was daytime, and i was driving with my children in boston, approaching the forest hills intersection.…
ODI 10305933