Steering paranoia! - Toyota Yaris Forums

spinejaruk · 09-25-2007, 11:53 AM

The steering on my Yaris feels extemely loose and unpredictable in the responsiveness when about 20-30 mph.
It's ok below that speed infact it feels tighter and ok at speed above 40 mph ++ where it stiffens up nicely.

Is this normal or is there something wrong with my Yaris??

Ps: the ride is also very bumpy going over small defects in road not sure if this is the norm as I've read it was suppose to be a soft ride.

I have made no performance modications to the car.

jenarae · 09-25-2007, 12:25 PM

That's odd, you might want to get it checked out....

sherryberry · 09-25-2007, 12:54 PM

well our yaris have electronic steering so the steering wheel isn't exactly steering the wheels directly but a computer or whatnot is. When I first got in there, the steering was also feeling like whoa... so responsive! But if it doesn't feel right to you then get it checked out.

As for the bumps in the road.. it could be that you need a tire rotation. I remember my sentra was really bumpy at one time because the wheels weren't aligned correctly. so check it out.

Kaotic Lazagna · 09-25-2007, 03:36 PM

hmmm, i never had an issue with the steering other than having to get used to it being electronically controlled. and for the harsh ride...when mine was stock, it was super soft. so maybe bring it up with the dealership?

punch · 09-25-2007, 06:34 PM

sounds normal to me, at lower speeds the computer assists more, at higher speeds, it assist's less..

you we'll get used to the feel of it...

brickhardmeat · 09-25-2007, 07:57 PM

yaris sucks without aftermarket suspension + wheels and tires

swng · 09-25-2007, 08:30 PM

Just a suggestion that won't cost you - check if any (or all) of your tires have been exceedingly over/under inflated. Inadequately inflated tires can cause the steering to become weird and make the ride uncomfortable. For best balance among handling, comfort, durability and fuel economy, I would pump my tires to the manual suggested level of pressure.

joe keeney · 09-26-2007, 12:00 AM

Just stock steering right I do feel the road.

09-25-2007, 11:53 AM	#1
spinejaruk View User's Garage Drives: Venetian Silver Yaris Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK Posts: 31	Steering paranoia! The steering on my Yaris feels extemely loose and unpredictable in the responsiveness when about 20-30 mph. It's ok below that speed infact it feels tighter and ok at speed above 40 mph ++ where it stiffens up nicely. Is this normal or is there something wrong with my Yaris?? Ps: the ride is also very bumpy going over small defects in road not sure if this is the norm as I've read it was suppose to be a soft ride. I have made no performance modications to the car.

09-25-2007, 12:25 PM	#2
jenarae View User's Garage Drives: No more Yaris! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Anaheim Posts: 161	That's odd, you might want to get it checked out.... __________________

09-25-2007, 12:54 PM	#3
sherryberry Drives: 07 Blazing Blue Yaris Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,305	well our yaris have electronic steering so the steering wheel isn't exactly steering the wheels directly but a computer or whatnot is. When I first got in there, the steering was also feeling like whoa... so responsive! But if it doesn't feel right to you then get it checked out. As for the bumps in the road.. it could be that you need a tire rotation. I remember my sentra was really bumpy at one time because the wheels weren't aligned correctly. so check it out. __________________ Don't Milk the Cat! -Said by me during a game of Cranium.

09-25-2007, 06:34 PM	#5
punch Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan "D" package Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barrie, ontario Posts: 852	sounds normal to me, at lower speeds the computer assists more, at higher speeds, it assist's less.. you we'll get used to the feel of it... __________________ out of respect for nutzoid, I changed my avatar.

09-25-2007, 07:57 PM	#6
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	yaris sucks without aftermarket suspension + wheels and tires __________________ SPONSORED BY

09-25-2007, 03:36 PM	#4
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	hmmm, i never had an issue with the steering other than having to get used to it being electronically controlled. and for the harsh ride...when mine was stock, it was super soft. so maybe bring it up with the dealership?

09-25-2007, 08:30 PM	#7
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	Just a suggestion that won't cost you - check if any (or all) of your tires have been exceedingly over/under inflated. Inadequately inflated tires can cause the steering to become weird and make the ride uncomfortable. For best balance among handling, comfort, durability and fuel economy, I would pump my tires to the manual suggested level of pressure.

09-26-2007, 12:00 AM	#8
joe keeney Drives: yaris 2 door hatch Join Date: May 2007 Location: hemphill texas Posts: 193	Just stock steering right I do feel the road.

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