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2012 Toyota PRIUS Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1350993
Internal NHTSA #	10947045
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	PRIUS
Model Year	2012
File date	22/09/16
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Pivot bolt inside steering wheel came loose, was warned it had dropped to where it could interfere with brake linkages. Filed complaint with toyota and never heard back so filing this complaint. (1) a large bolt inside a sealed area should not be able to come loose if installed correctly (manufacturing error - single instance or systematic?) and (2) a loose bolt should not be a risk for a possible catastrophic outcome - loss of brakes (design flaw, linkages should not be susceptible to being jammed - that's what they warned me about when they asked for the $330 to fix it). This was discovered when i took the vehicle in for regular servicing, they told me the steering felt funny.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	95000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA
VIN pattern	JTDZN3EU4C3XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	29/06/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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2012 Toyota PRIUS Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Toyota PRIUS Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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