Steering feels sloppy

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by cool_prius, Oct 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM.

  1. cool_prius

    cool_prius Member

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    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.
     
    #1 cool_prius, Oct 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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    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.
     
    #2 PhoS, Oct 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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