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2009 Gen3 Prius Requires New Steering Column

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by GrumpyCabbie, Jun 24, 2011.

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  1. co_prius_3

    co_prius_3 Member

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    My 2011 is starting to have the steering wheel "clunk" or feeling of slip in the motion while turning under load. I guess I'll have to take it in to be on the safe side. I might wait until the 5k service.

    Has anyone else noticed this problem on a 2011? Seems awful early to be having steering column issues.

    I googled around and apparently the steering thunk is not necessarily a safety issue. I'm going to have it checked anyway to make sure nothing is loose..
     
    #21 co_prius_3, Jan 8, 2012
  2. jdenenberg

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    All, My 2004 had the "Intermediate Steering Column" recall early in it's life and then needed a new steering column at 150k miles at my cost (~$1000). It seems that this may be a recurring problem in high mileage 2004-2009 (and maybe later) Prii.

    JeffD
     
    #22 jdenenberg, Jan 8, 2012
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    Not true, a lot of the higher volume dealers have switched to 0W20 bulk.
     
    #23 The Critic, Jan 9, 2012
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    The wrong weight of oil can seriously mess stuff up inside the engine such as clearances and sensors as well.
     
    #24 Raptor, Jan 12, 2012
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