Wa Wa Noise / Hard Steering Noise

Not sure about the "wawa" noise. But there was a SSC (recall) camping on steering shaft, http://priuschat.com/Toyota-Prius-Special-...sue-t20240.html

While you are at the dealer for the recall, have them check the "wawa" noise as well.

 

sounds like tire cupping. got old tires on there? run your hands over the surface of the tires both ways and feel for a "sawtooth" ridge. might be time for some new ones if that's the case. also get your alignment checked. many places will check it for free.

re: the steering noise, is this while the car's moving or sitting still?

 

If you're talking about the funny sort of "parts sliding" noise
when you're doing a small, slow circle at full steering lock, then
that's a known thing -- mine does it too, and after some diagnosis
I determined that it was just the outer CV boots rubbing against
themselves a little.
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Can't explain the wa wa noise, but that description makes me think
immediately of bearings. Or tires/alignment, like Galaxee said..
.
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I had one of my rear wheel bearings replaced this past year on my 2001 Prius. I noticed a noise at certain speeds ... changing tires didn't help it - turned out to be the wheel bearing.