Oxidation/rust of engine parts in 2017 Yaris

[Dodge Aries K]

I believe that to be the electric power steering system. Both of the 16's I owned (one I bought brand new) and my 14 made that same noise especially when it's been cold as hell outside. I personally wouldn't worry about that.

[jowii]

Originally Posted by Dodge Aries K

I believe that to be the electric power steering system. Both of the 16's I owned (one I bought brand new) and my 14 made that same noise especially when it's been cold as hell outside. I personally wouldn't worry about that.

Thank you. That's good to hear. I still have an appointment to have it looked at along with some other things...so I'll still have them affirm that it's not an issue.

There certainly seems to be inconsistencies in the experiences of Yaris owners. And it would be nice for Toyota's main customer support to have it on hand that some noise could be normal (since it sort of defies the thinking and red flags of more familiar hydraulic systems, where any sound when steering is likely a problem).

It could just be the luck of the draw with economy cars that have EPS, such as, "Does your dashboard rattle?" Which by the way, the audio display in this Yaris starts to creak and pop once the car warms up and I'm not on a perfectly smooth road, but that's just an annoyance and not a concern. And maybe some folks just end up with quieter EPS components. Or maybe it is just a cold thing? And the other folks are in warmer weather?