I have a second generation 2005 Toyota Prius (2004 to 2009) that had a steering column rattling issue. I've been having a rattle in the front of the car as I go over bumps but initially was not sure where it was coming from… wheel, front end, steering column? Ended up being a loose bolt in the steering column. There is a part called the intermediate steering shaft, which was actually replaced under a factory recall. Maybe the Toyota dealer didn't torque the bolt as it should have been?
Upon inspection I found out that there was one loose bolt that connected the intermediate steering shaft, which caused all the noise. I tightened it down and now no more noise! Toyota dealer wanted $120 just to inspect. Will not warranty intermediate steering shaft work since too much time and too many miles have passed. Shame on Toyota, but thankfully once the problem is diagnosed it's easy to fix.
1. Remove A/C vent to the left of the steering wheel by pressing down and pulling out.
2. Remove screws on the lower dash panel
3. Pull out the lower panel, unplugging wire harnesses and removing the hood release lever.
4. Locate the u-joint on the steering shaft and tighten loose bolt.
That's it, just ONE slightly loose bolt caused all that rattling.
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