Steering wheel chucking or rattling noise CT200h

[alimalicc]

I have bought a lexus ct200h. Steering has a problem on bumps and un even surface. Its like rattling noise. Acting like steering wheel rod is not absorbing bumps. Last MOT shows that it has little ply in steering wheel but that was advisory. The car is in dealers warranty. So please help me to find our is it normal or big fault

[PRT68]

If it has the same set up as a Prius, it is most probably the drop links on the front suspension. Difficult to spot if the car is jacked up as then there will be no play. Best on a four poster ramp as the wheels are then on the 'ground'. Grasping the rod should then reveal play.

[LexusDave]

Has been discussed on here before. Have a look at this thread.

I have also cured this problem on my daughter’s Auris.