2002 Toyota Prius recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Toyota Prius; the most frequently affected component is steering — electric power assist system. Owners filed 193 complaints, most often about steering. Among the 26 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #18 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints193

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Steering — Electric power assist systemCampaign 11V304000 · 01 Jun 2011

Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2003 prius passenger cars manufactured from january 28, 2000, through may 30, 2003. The steering linkage may loosen, resulting in reduced electric steering assistance when making a left turn.

Risk: Loss of power steering, particularly when an operator is actively intending to steer the vehicle, may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace the nuts in the steering linkage free of charge. The safety recall began on july 8, 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Engine and engine coolingCampaign 06V266000 · 19 Jul 2006

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper molding of the resin body of the crankshaft position senor installed on the engine block, engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. The wire harness connector may not be sufficiently attached to the locking tab of the sensor wiring connector.

Risk: Engine oil inside the sensor wiring connector could cause expansion due to the heat of the engine and could deform the sensor wiring connector. The connector may become disconnected, which could cause the engine to stall while driving and not be able to be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on july 26, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Steering32 · 80%

Service brakes4 · 10%

Electrical system3 · 8%

Vehicle speed control2 · 5%

Fuel/propulsion system1 · 2%

Exterior lighting1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Vehicle's steering wheel begins to vibrate out of control when attempting turns. This violent shaking poses serious dangers to driver while making turns, and causes driver to pull off of road and completely turn car off. Problem noticeable for approximately 1 month intermittently before problem began occurring without…
Steering · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Violent shaking in steering wheel upon ignition; sporadic jerky steering; repeated loss of power steering at various speeds including highway speeds. This seems to the same phenomenon that was the subject of a safety recall of 2001 priuses. The recall should be broadened. *tr
Steering · Jan 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

My steering wheel starts shaking violently when driving under 32 degrees outside and locks up the ability to steer which can be deadly on the highway which i don't drive much luckily and toyota has no open recalls even though i'm not the only one with this. I've has to hurt my hands wrestling with it to pull over…
Steering · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota prius. The contact stated that the steering wheel shook in very cold weather, but operated normally once the vehicle warmed up. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Steering · Nov 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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