Used Car Warning
Used Toyota Prius: Steering intermediate shaft spline wear (2004–2009)
The steering intermediate extension shaft was built with metal splines that can wear, eventually causing steering feel or control issues.
Model-year problems: 2004-2009
Known issues, OBD patterns, and used-buyer warnings reported for the 2004-2009 model-year range across the vehicles CarFaultIQ covers. Always verify against official recall and service records for the exact vehicle.