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2010 prius intermediate shaft problem

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by andy_p, Feb 27, 2013.

  1. andy_p

    andy_p New Member

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    Hi from a noob.
    My "new to me" 2010 with 90k km, was just diagnosed with a intermediate shaft problem.
    Looking at the recalls for 04-09 models, I'm thinking how they addressed that problem in my model.

    Is this a common problem or my bad luck only?
     
    #1 andy_p, Feb 27, 2013
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    dbcassidy Toyota Hybrid Nation, 8 Million Strong

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    Andy, welcome ot Prius Chat.
    I just had my '08 recalled for the intermediate steering shaft issue. The dealer checked it out, the shaft was fine. It appears a parts vendor Toyota used, didn't do the required hardness procedure on this shaft, so Toyota issued a recall.
    I don't think it is your bad luck at all. The Prius is a provened world class leader in the hybrid arena. It is also not a common problem, Toyota is taking the conservative approach.

    Enjoy your Prius and great gas mileage.

    Cheers,

    DBCassidy
     
    #2 dbcassidy, Feb 27, 2013
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    I am curious. What type of issue(s) led to you taking the Prius for a checkup that resulted in the mechanic pointing to a intermediate shaft problem? I have a 2010 with relatively high mileage (80k) as well, so I want to be on the lookout for this.
     
    #3 TsKarma, Feb 27, 2013
  4. andy_p

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    In my case when you turn steering wheel from 10 to 2 and back fairly fast there was a klick klick noise from around the front wheels area. Also driving highway speed steering was off, but I just switched from wrx so not sure if that is related.
    I would noticed that around 2016 but friend of mine brought that to my attention and suggested to check it with the service.
    As far as I know it is not covered by the power train warranty.

    Thanks for the welcome dbcassidy, like the car a lot and I didn't even fill it up yet :)
     
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    Picked up my car today, dealer i bought it from claims bolts were not tighten properly.
    I love car dealers and mechanics so much right now.
    Should I go to 3rd service for a full inspection or put my faith in toyota brand and let it go?
     
    #5 andy_p, Mar 1, 2013
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    Is it fixed now?
     
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    No more clicking sounds but I don't trust my dealer anymore.
    I'm going for a full inspection to the third toyota dealer on tuesday but it fells like a waste of money.
     
    #7 andy_p, Mar 3, 2013
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    Why don't u trust him?
     
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    When one dealer said it needs to be replaced for $700 out of the warranty, my original dealer who should fix it and pay for it decided to tighten some bolts call it a day.
    Looks like one dealer tried to rip me off or second saved himself some money doing nothing.
    Did I said I don't trust car mechanics?
     
    #9 andy_p, Mar 3, 2013
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