At 10k miles my steering started feeling sloppy. Does anyone know what could be the cause? I've had a handful of old shitboxes before which makes me feel pretty confident it's not an alignment or a tire issue. I plan on going to Toyota to ask for a tech or advisor to come with me on a highway road test, but I'd like to figure something better to tell them first.
Does it have the same feeling in sport mode? I find the steering in the regular mode a bit too light/loose feeling for my taste. Otherwise I would be looking at tire pressures, wear, alignment, and for any slop in the suspension. Take it in and let them look it over.
I got an alignment hoping I wrong about that being the issue but it only made the problem more obvious to me. I think that the steering randomly goes back and fourth between being really light and really stiff which makes the corrections to stay straight on the road a pain.
Tramlining? I have no idea if this could be it. I'm not sure if I've ever experienced it...maybe. The word stuck in my head. Perhaps there is other info on the site: https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/what-causes-tramlining
Tramlining? I have no idea if this could be it. I'm not sure if I've ever experienced it...maybe. The word stuck in my head. Perhaps there is other info on the site: https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/what-causes-tramlining
Tramlining? I have no idea if this could be it. I'm not sure if I've ever experienced it...maybe. The word stuck in my head. Perhaps there is other info on the site: https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/what-causes-tramlining
That sounds like an issue with the electric power steering. Take it to the dealer and have them check it.
Could possibly be the Proactive Driving Assist's Steering Assist function kicking on and off. That would be indicated by a green steering wheel icon - when active, it basically resists more against moves that would diverge from the lane.
