2010 Toyota Prius Steering Problems
- 27
- 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 27 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Wheels
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 toyota prius. While driving 60 mph, the front wheels shook and the contact lost control of the steering wheel. The contact crashed into anther vehicle, which then caused the other vehicle to crash head on into a median. The air bags deployed. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed totaled and was towed to the contact's home, awaiting an investigation.…
Crash reported
ODI 11270517
Engine · Steering · Suspension
My car got stall on the road, it had a problem related with the hybred system. I took it to the toyota dealer and they said it was in a recall list. So they fixed but they damaged the suspension of my car and now they don't want to fix it. My car is making a noise when i move the steering wheel and also when i brake. My car wasn't making such noise before the stall on the road. I am frustrated with all this problems…
ODI 11191143
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
While the vehicle was in motion, the engine started shaking, the steering and brakes locked up and the engine ceased up as the car shut off. Got error code p3190 for poor engine power, and then a day later everything was normal. This is the 2nd time this has happened while driving, the first time was in a 2002 prius.
ODI 11171795
Steering
Electric steering makes the steering wheel hard to turn and is erratic. Dealer said the car needs a new steering motor/column. Car is not safe to drive. My research has found other model prius with silirar problems and also the rav4 has steering issues. This occurs while driving the car. My wife refused to drive the car. And i have parked it. Dealer wants almost 3000$ to replace.
ODI 11181218
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
The vehicle was having issue with the steering locked up when turning with motion about 20+mph. The hybrid system is not as advertised the 50mpg in any way as it only gets average about 35mpg. The vehicle has 87000 miles and the old symptoms from second generation followed suit with it. The dash went totally off when weather is cold and suddenly turned back on when it gets warm. I had driven a few miles without the…
ODI 11083821
Engine · Power Train · Steering
I had been driving the car and had experienced the loss of power described in recent articles as being an inverter problem (that was the subject of a software update by toyota that may not have fixed the issue). After experiencing this issue several times, my autobody shop recommended replacing the throttle body as the diagnostic codes were not 100% clear what the problem was. I have replaced the throttle body and…
ODI 11093278
Steering
There is a clicking sound when you move the steering wheel back and forth when car is stationary, sound is coming from the steering shaft connection to the rack and pinion. Same clicking sound when car drives over bumps in the road. Previous recall of this problem for 2004 to 2009 prius model stated a defective intermediate shaft. This problem sounds identical to the recalls of 2004-2009 prius models.
ODI 11061080
Steering
There is a clunking noise in my steering column, feels loose when i turn it right and left. The steering clunking sound when turning the wheel is not normal.*dt*jb
ODI 10852247
Steering
Steering intermediate shaft and extension is prone for failure due to design and/or material
ODI 10845975
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Check hybrid system car shuts off and can not restart, tried system reset per manual but would not clear hybrid. Towed to dealer, dtc code p3004-800, tech said this was the only code, had recall eoe reflash 04-14-2014 ipm extended 15 years. Car was in motion per wife. (it had been raining) the dtc p3004-800 power cable malfunction
ODI 10816757
Service Brakes · Steering
Driving on a extremely rough street, my car jerked to the left. I tried braking, but unmovable objects (street sign and phone junction box) provided the stop. Airbags did not deploy, but force of car pushed me hard into the steering wheel. I had my safety belt on, plus back brace. Emts noted 60% o2, in icu on respirator for a week, hospital for 2 wks. Distinctly, i remember the steering wheel jerked to the left.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10895927
Engine · Hybrid Propulsion System · Steering
About a mile after having entered the freeway as i was merging towards the carpool lane the car shut off in the number three lane.the dashboard displayed the message, "check hybrid system", and would not respond. My speed was approximately 65 mph when this occurred. I immediately pressed on the brake but the car was not slowing down as it normally does. When i finally got over to the number 1 lane, i entered the…
Crash reported
ODI 10621591
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
My prius iv, purchased new in 2010, intermittently had a lunging forward problem when going over speed bumps, pot holes etc. I would have to stop it by braking quickly, so i didn't collide with a car ahead. I informed toyota of this problem within the first year. They tested it and said they could find nothing. I mentioned this to them on various occasions when i took the car for its periodic maintenance of 5000…
Crash reported
ODI 10490870
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
I was entering a parking space, i approached the space about 5 mph. The vehicle suddenly accelerated, the steering locked and the brakes went to the floor. The vehicle jumped the curbing and hit the truck in the next righthand space. It connected with the trucks left front fender. That stopped the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10456348
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
I was entering a parking space. Turned right into space. The vehicle accelerated, steering wheel locked, and brakes did not respond!.the car sped over the curbing and hit the left front fender of the truck in the next space. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10455013
Steering · Suspension · Tires
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated the tires wore prematurely. The contact had an alignment performed and the vehicle was inspected by several dealers and each time the contact was told there was no problem with the alignment or frame of the vehicle. The contact believed the failure to be a manufacturing defect because of the premature wear on the tires. The contact also owned a 2005 toyota…
ODI 10424486
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that the vehicle stability control light began flashing ashe was driving and the contact started to feel a disconnection with the steering causing him to crash into a median. The contact was only able to accelerate forward and backwards after the failure without attempting any turns because the steering was no longer operable. The vehicle was towed and the…
Crash reported
ODI 10394161
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 43 to 45 mph, the vehicle lost power steering, rolled into a ditch, and landed on it's side. The passenger sustained injuries to her sternum, ribs, and finger. The passenger was transported to the hospital via ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was inspected by the insurance company and declared a total…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10380226
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Brake failure. 2010 toyota prius iv -- the vehicle's brakes lose pressure and the brake pedal loses pressure (regardless of how hard i press on the brakes as this is happening). The brakes are temporarily disabled and the vehicle unexpectedly accelerates as a result of its momentum prior to initializing the brakes. The failure occurs when the vehicle passes over a dramatic change in the texture/friction of the road…
ODI 10352036
Steering
My wife and 2 daughters were driving on interstate 90/94 when the entire steering column slowly dropped. I double checked the lever underneath to adjust it, but that was tight. I could see wires and bolts where the column had dropped several inches. I lifted the column up and thought it would lock in or click back in place. When i did this, the entire column collapsed in my lap. An alarm sounded and i had no control…
ODI 10350204
Steering
Driving a 2010 prius at speeds between 65 and 75 mph the car wanders in the lane and requires constant corrections. With windy conditions it is near impossible to stay in one lane. This is on i-75 in sw florida which is newly paved, flat, and straight. This has continued to happen since the car was bought new in dec. 2009. Software recall did not fix the problem. *tr
ODI 10326225
Steering
My 2010 toyota prius drifts when i'm trying to drive the car straight. The car is very difficult to maintain a straight ahead position. I have to constantly be turning the steering wheel left then right, especially while driving at highway speeds. The car drifts both to the left and right. It won't go straight for more than a few seconds. It's not the driver as i have let others drive the car and they notice it to.…
ODI 10312892
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. When the contact tried to pull down the visor, the garage door opener slipped off the visor and fell into the steering column. He had not taken the vehicle to the dealership but did have an appointment. He also had not spoken with the manufacturer to-date. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 3,900. The failure…
ODI 10310878
Steering
We own a 2010 prius. Although the hesitation in the braking has been at issue, we quickly learned to overcome the hesitation. Of more concern for us is the inability to steer the car on wet or smooth surfaces. When on water or snow there is no communication between the computer and the steering wheel. Warning lights come on and all steering ceases. This has resulted in several near misses when driving in traffic. If…
ODI 10307706
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Events leading up to failure: hitting the brakes and hitting a bump in the pavement of the road at the same time. How often: all the time, if you are hitting the brakes, and hitting a bump at the same time. What was done: nothing. Toyota claims nothing is wrong. *tr
ODI 10297292