2009 Toyota Prius Steering Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Steering
The car was involved in a moving collision that totaled the drivers front end and caused the driver to be injured because the air bags failed to deploy. I suspect that the cars steering failed while going around a sharp curve. The car has lost steering one time before and was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem. *tr*dt*jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10948475
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering loss, brake loss and acceleration issues, corporation failure to inform consumer of counterfeit drive train issues that injured consumer. Smd the consumer stated toyota failed to warn them about being convicted of "using the intellectual property of hybrid drive inventor without his permission." *tr
ODI 10870978
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. When the ignition switch was turned to the on position, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering ecu failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,331.
ODI 10786102
Electrical System · Steering
Steering in my 2009 prius completed failed and locked up. I literally was unable to steer my car. Luckily, i was on a neighborhoor street about to turn into my driveway and was not driving at high speeds or in a turn lane. I cannot believe that an electronic steering component like this can faili? How is this possible? I want to ensure that this doesn't happen to other prius drivers and ensure that this isn't a…
ODI 10778058
Body · Steering · Suspension
While inching slowly into a parking spot, vehicle suddenly accelerated at full speed to jump over the parking barrier. Wheels were turned slightly to right, so car veered right and stopped as it high-centered on the barrier, just behind front wheels. No injuries- driver & child in back were buckled. Witnessed by many pedestrians who ran to assist. One witness said the same thing happened in her prius, but toyota was…
Crash reported
ODI 10683826
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
As i was driving my 2009 toyota prius on the service road of i-30 in dallas around 25 mph after previously taking off from a red light, my vehicle's warning lights all turned on and started to beep and i could not brake or really steer. My vehicle...i almost hit the vehicle in front of me. Somehow i was able to turn right into a parking lot and somehow press on the brakes strong in enough to make the car stop. I…
ODI 10555959
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Steering
In an attempt to avoid oncoming calves on a county dirt road driver inadvertantly pulled steering wheel to the right and hit a tree at road side. Tree is twelve inched from road surface. Before seat belt restrained driver, driver's forward momentum broke the steering wheel. Driver was not injured. Went to local hospital er. Sheriff investigated. With the extensive damage to the front end of the vehicle the air bag…
Crash reported
ODI 10501231
Steering
While driving my 2009 toyota prius i hit a curb and then lost all steering. Steering wheel turned completely 360 degrees without turning the wheels. We were about to drive on a mountain road with numerous turns and steep grades. I had the car towed to a toyota dealer who replaced the intermediate shaft and spiral cable sub assembly. I was researching the issue and found that toyota had a recall for this exact item…
ODI 10400074
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
2009 prius - on two occasion recently when i went to make a right turn my steering froze and the engine died. I almost hit a car. I have had it into piercy toyota on two occasion and they still have not found anything. I am afraid to drive the car. It only ha 3000 miles on it. They have been nice, but no results. If the car is doing this now and they cannot find it what happens next. Not satisfied with there answer.…
ODI 10328238
Steering
I have the exact same problem with my 2009 prius as described below. I have had it into the dealer 3 times and have gotten no satisfaction. I have had 4 friends with prius cars drive mine and they all agree that my car's steering is bad. Http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/02/17/financial/f012558s46.dtl smaller, less-expensive vehicles such as the 2009 and 2010 corolla use electric-assist power…
ODI 10311626
Steering · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
In addition to the traction control, abs, gas pedal/floor mat problems with the toyota prius there is also a safety issue with the power button. In an emergency situation, like the door coming open, throttle getting stuck, etc. You can't power off the vehicle quickly. You must hold the power button for some amount of time before the car will shut off. Unlike the toyota camry example where they suggested turning off…
ODI 10310682
Steering
We own a 2009 toyota prius and we're experiencing problems with the prius's steering while operating the car over 60 mph. The car wants to shifts from side to side. We are continuously moving the wheel , attempting to steer the car straight . During any cross winds the problem is worst. We contacted the local dealer and toyota's customer service rep and both indicated, "the car is working as designed." investigating…
ODI 10275395