ToyotaPrius2013
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  3. 2013
  4. Steering

2013 Toyota Prius Steering Problems

4
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 · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 11, 2016 · 20,000 miles

    Steering · Unknown Or Other · Wheels

    In heavy rains breaking does not work well. Even at 10 mph if you hit a puddle of water. Can cause a crash. It has happened on a dirt road going at low speed. Back road where water rises and in some heavy rain on the highway

    ODI 10871323

  • August 27, 2014 · 24,250 miles

    Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering

    I was driving on the highway at 55~60mph, and suddenly the power steering trouble light indicator came on. I noticed the steering wheel was a bit harder to turn( left or right). I slowed down and took the first exit, reducing speed to 30~35mph. At the stop sign, all indicators light came on and i couldn't turn the steering wheel (left or right). I was able to accelerate out of the stop sign, but then i felt a…

    ODI 10633254

  • March 1, 2014 · 50 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota prius. The contact stated that the steering wheel pulled to the left and right while driving various speeds. The contact had to use excessive force to steer the vehicle in its appropriate lane. In addition, the door locks activated independently and failed to unlock occasionally with the electronic control. The dealer attempted to correct the steering wheel failure by performing an…

    ODI 10632791

  • February 10, 2014 · 1,200 miles

    Service Brakes · Steering

    I was driving on the freeway at approximately 55 mph. The steering began to veer back and forth. I thought it might be due to an uneven road. I switched lanes and experienced the same problem. It became very apparent that it was not due to an uneven road. As i began to apply the brakes due to a traffic jam, the brakes were weak and had to eventually slam on the brakes to stop on time. I have to begin applying the…

    ODI 10564010