NHTSA Complaint #11597152 — 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11597152
Vehicle	2008 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 27, 2024
Date Filed	June 27, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

- Steering column components are loose. They make the steering unpredictable. The vehicle moves dangerously from side to side when driving over 65 mph. "U-joint" inside the cabin is the component with play. - Previous recall "12V537000" could be related. My vehicle was not called during that campaign but meets the characteristics. - No dealer has confirmed. - No insurance has inspected. - No warning lamps on. Problem started appearing 2 years ago. Replaced all the steering components with OEM replacements but there is no replacement for steering column components to address the issue on my own.

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