2008 Toyota Prius steering problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Toyota Prius — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“- 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…”
filed Jun 27, 2024
“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Prius. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V537000 (Steering) and the vehicle was repaired under recall. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel started to shake with the traction control warning light illuminated. The…”
filed Jul 15, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal…Campaign 12V537000 · Nov 14, 2012
Steering problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Prius | 7 | 8% |
| 2016 Prius | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Prius | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 Prius | 8 | 4% |
| 2013 Prius | 8 | 2% |
| 2012 Prius | 13 | 3% |
| 2011 Prius | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Prius | 30 | 1% |
| 2009 Prius | 13 | 3% |
| 2007 Prius | 33 | 2% |
| 2006 Prius | 22 | 2% |
| 2005 Prius | 39 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Toyota Prius
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.