Oxidation/rust of engine parts in 2017 Yaris

[jowii]

Originally Posted by Hamster

jowii - My ten year old Yaris makes no creaking, or noises from the power steering motor. The only noise the car makes is from the engine. I'm no mechanic, but it sounds really strange that you would hear a sound when steering. I don't think that's normal. Sounds like this car has a bunch of red flags.

Thanks. I called Toyota directly and they could not answer the question unfortunately. They said it's up to the dealership to decide, which the one I had already taken it to said it was to be expected.

The other thing I can certainly do is ask to look at another Yaris at Hertz to compare. If the issue isn't in the next one, not sure my next move because I also don't want to take a gamble on what might be wrong in the next vehicle and don't want to spend more money for a mechanic to look at another car...

Does your Yaris use electronic power steering?