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2010 Toyota Prius Problems and Repair Histories

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2010 Toyota Prius 244 Prii, 10.4 months of data per Prius, average 36900 miles

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2010 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 18700 0 Battery replaced; died under warranty 
Mar 2013 26000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 15000 0 Power lumbar support was not working, due to a broken cable in the driver seat. Had to replace the whole seat. 
Mar 2013 21000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 1000   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 31000 0 Head unit displayed jumbled characters, CD player ejected discs randomly. 
Mar 2013 48000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 1000   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 21700 0 Drivers floor mat was a little loose. They secured it, free of charge. 
Mar 2013 30000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 3000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 36000 50 auxilliary plugs for charging telephone or other electrical devices not working 
Mar 2013 60000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Czech Republic
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 620   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 30660 4000 The left fender liner fell down during the highway trip. Totally damaged. Full replace including plugs and etc. if I can say, quite expensive OEM piece of plastic. 
Oct 2012 40300 0 Back door stay assembly (pair L-R) didn't function properly during the cold weather. The back door didn't lift up to the full upper position. It is known limitation described in TSB BO-0053T-0711 and covers cars manufactured before 12/2010. 
Mar 2013 47740   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 32700 0 Rear end alignment was off. There are no known adjustment for rear alignment. Dealer recommend body shop for fix. Dealer watching rear alignment If it gets worst then the car will be taken to a body shop for repairs. 
Dec 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 23000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 29700 0 Car would not start. Battery had gone bad. No warning. Dealer replaced with a new battery. Covered by warranty. 
Mar 2013 39000 0 Replace inverter 

 

Toyota Prius in Iowa, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 24700 0 replaced radio/cd player 
Mar 2013 36000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 84000   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 107000 0 Hood latch wouldn't release. Dealer reported it came out of adjustment. Was adjusted and repaired. No charge. 
Sep 2012 129000 8 Passenger side dome light lens broke. Bought part and replaced myself. 
Mar 2013 145000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 32000 0 SKS key fob used up batteries & went dead after 2 weeks. After the dealer installed 4 new batteries, at two week intervals, the dealer finally agreed to submit a warranty claim. They replaced the key fob and programmed the new one. 
Mar 2013 50000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 31000   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 39000 0 Audio system display and dash buttons malfunction. Display either blank or displaying strange symbols. Dash buttons only turn audio on and off, no matter what button is pushed. Steering wheel audio controls function normally. 
Jul 2012 59000 55 Drivers side headlight bulb was burned out and had to be replaced. 
Aug 2012 61500 0 Passenger side headlight burned out and had to be replaced. 
Jan 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2011 48000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 49000 0 noise from a/c 

 

Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 29000   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 35500 0 Dashboard Hybrid System Indicator display, which includes odometer and trip meters, became blurry from the inside. Part was ordered and replaced. 
Mar 2013 62000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 59000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 74000 0 Tire gauge quit and needed to be replaced along with four tires. 
Feb 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 0   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 5000 0 We asked for the rear view mirror to be looked at because the mounting is loose. They didn't have time to do anything about it because we took the car in too close to closing time. 
Sep 2011 8000 0 No sound from sound system. Power amplifier failure. Part ordered. When power lumbar support set toward its maximum, the support "binds" or "pops" when depressed (with the driver's lower back) as it travels inward. It is difficult to duplicate because it usually will not happen twice in a row. Inside rear view mirror was loose. Repair consisted of tightening a screw. Audio power amplifier replaced after parts ordered from previous repair trip. 
Mar 2013 35000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 0   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 25000 0 Seat upholstery on front passenger seat failed, the attachment of the lower seat cover broke and the warranty covered replacing the seat cover (leather).  
Nov 2012 32000 0 Driver side lower seat cover would not stay attached to seat frame. Toyota agreed to replace seat cover. Part ordered and then replaced. 
Mar 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 0   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 33000 0 The oil change access door, which is a large plastic piece, came off. It is held on by 3 plastic screws. A TSB was not originally issued until many complaints went back to Toyota corporate. 
Mar 2013 54000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 4000   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 14500 0 Intermittent Warning light: Check PCS System (Pre-collision System). Sometimes came on with Traction control warning. Dealer blamed accidentally disengaging PCS (switch is on bottom edge of instrument panel). Warning reappeared next day. 
Mar 2013 20000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 31300 0 Cruise control failed to engage. Couldn't fix. 
Mar 2013 64000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Saskatchewan, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 21700 0 rattle between 40 and 60kph when gas engine engaged. Could not replicate, but problem has not reoccurred since trip. Presumably something loose was corrected during maintenance at same time. 
Mar 2012 25420 0 Hatch struts did not keep rear hatch open. Struts replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2013 31620 340 12 volt starter battery had failed cell and needed to be replaced. 
Mar 2013 32860   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 7000   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 87500 0 Navigation display system quit. - dealer had to order a replacement which took about 2 weeks to get, they then replaced the defective dislay unit. Everything ok now 
Mar 2013 113000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Alaska, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 31000 0 Engine under cover defective. 
Mar 2013 42000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2012 47740   First odometer entry
Oct 2012 57020 120 Rear brake pads wore prematurely due to one of the pads seizing up because of corrosion. Pads and rotors replaced, sliders lubricated. Pads would have lasted longer if the sliders had been lubricated earlier. 
Mar 2013 64480   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 43000 423 New battery. 
Mar 2013 53000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 32000   First odometer entry
Nov 2012 45000 0 Display has begun to blur - neither warranty nor extended warranty covered it. 
Apr 2013 53000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2012 19000   First odometer entry
Oct 2012 20000 0 Front of the dash had a distinct rattle, amplified over course asphalt. 
Dec 2012 22000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 27000   First odometer entry
Jan 2013 70000 23 left headlight burnt out 

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 23000   First odometer entry
Feb 2013 34500 5 Issues with iPod connection. Detailed in dealer TSB and covered under extended warranty. Bottom gravel shield came loose. Initial quote of $400, but dealer agreed to cover as oil change was done a few weeks before by this dealer. Good customer experience. 
Mar 2013 35000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Kansas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 2000   First odometer entry
Feb 2013 26300 45 Checked battery and charging system found nothing wrong. 
Mar 2013 27000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Rhode Island, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 1000   First odometer entry
Feb 2013 22000 0 Dead battery after 4 days of not driving (snowstorm and cold weather) 
Mar 2013 22000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Alabama, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2013 23000 0 oil door sticking out. engine cover replaced per TSB. 
Mar 2013 25000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 4700 0 Piece of bottom shield came loose, was hanging down to the ground, attached at the front and hanging down behind - front right side, ~12 inches long, 4-5 inches wide. They resecured it with clips. 
Sep 2012 40000 80 Mileage had decreased to about 37 mpg. Removed, cleaned, & rebuilt rear brake calipers & problem appears to be resolved. 
Dec 2012 43000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2012 23000   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 26000 0 SAT radio not able to connect, dealer replaced SAT antenna. 
Mar 2013 33000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Israel
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 3100   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 27900 225 FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED 
Mar 2013 37200   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 41000 288 Splash guard under the car and oil filter cover fell down and scraped on the interstate highway. 
Jan 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 19000   First odometer entry
May 2012 24000 0 Check engine light came on. Dealer installed software update. 
Mar 2013 40000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Thailand
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2011 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 12400 0 The hatch door mis-aligned and caused constant rattle sounds. Realigned it by dealer. 
Jun 2012 14880 0 Sounds of something loose and caused noise when drove over rough path 
Mar 2013 29760   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 42000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 87000 50 Had to replace a blown fuse. None of the power outlets were working. 
Mar 2013 101000 50 Had to replace fuses for the aux power outlets. 

 

Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 6200   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 26420 300 Rear brakes ceased due to corrosion and needed to replace rotors,pads etc. Some part of repair covered by a Toyota modification order 
Mar 2013 36580   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2011 6000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 13000 0 Radio replaced 
Dec 2012 16000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 0   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 33700 0 Both low beams went out at the same time 
Mar 2013 43000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 0   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 32000 0 iPod receptical plug intermittent, mostly not good cutting off music and/or voices. receptical in bottom of console problem but there are two different ones, iPod only and iPod plus USB. Mine was dual but they tried to replace with iPod 
Mar 2013 43000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 0   First odometer entry
Aug 2009 1000 0 Bad relay causing parking lock failure warning message intermittently. Lock did not actually fail. Relay was replaced by the dealer. 
Mar 2013 49000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 11000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 25000 10 3 plastic pins that hold plastic cover over oil pan needed replacement. 
Jan 2012 29000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 0   First odometer entry
May 2010 8500 0 Creak in driver seat lumbar - bladder. Dealer first said "normal" until I complained. Service Manager contacted me after I called Toyota Cust Care 800#. Dealer told me to bring it back in and they will definitely correct issue. 
Apr 2012 26700 0 driver door - window motor replaced. Was making slight grinding noise when raising. 
Mar 2013 36000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 3000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 16000 0 Cargo net was pulling interior trim panels inward. Toyota issued a TSB and kit repairing this. This was completed on the same trip as was the brake recall work. 
Aug 2010 23300 0 Body side cladding coming off. Parking brake boot comes off. Dealer says "it was installed incorrectly" (no duh--I handed it to the tech). They claimed to "install it correctly" but it still comes off. 
Dec 2010 30000 0 Rattles in hatch and dash/console. They noticed, but needed more time to diagnose and fix than we had at the time. They advised to schedule future appointment when they could have the car for a day. 
Jan 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 8000 0 The climate control display was cloudy/blurry and was replaced with a much more clear screen. 
Apr 2013 60000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 2000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 15000 0 CD player skipped frequently. Replaced entire head unit. 
Dec 2012 45000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 22000 0 radio would not play CDs. dealer replaced head in dash. problem solved 
Mar 2013 93000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 3000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 16000 0 The cover for the underneath of the passenger dash would not stay in place. Determined by dealer to be broken. New part ordered and replaced without problem or charge 
Jul 2011 31000 0 Headlamp went out- still covered under warranty. replaced without incident by dealer at no cost. 
Jul 2012 50000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 0   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 0 Recharge A/C with freon due to leak. Order replacement A/C hose. 
Dec 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Iowa, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 0   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 3000 0 Repaired issue of ABS engaging when going over bumpy roads. This occurred a few times for us before we had the flash done. Recall. 
Dec 2011 10000 0 Mirror wasn't fully attached 
Jun 2012 13000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 0   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 17000 0 When engine started, it sounded like rocks were in it. Problem has been reported by other 2010 Prius owners (see youtube videos). 
Jun 2011 26000 0 Radio had to be replaced 
Mar 2013 48000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 0   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 2300 0 Plastic wrap under drivers seat kept popping off. Replaced clip that held it on. 
Dec 2012 40000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Nevada, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 9000   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 13000 0 Left half of dashboard quit working, including speedometer, gas gauge, and mpg indicator. Was a circuit board. They knew the problem, replaced the board, no charge. All's well again. 
Jan 2012 43000 0 The airbag problem indicator on the passenger side started coming on. Found to be a defective sensor. Was replaced under warranty at no cost to us. 
Mar 2013 61000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 5000 0 Problem: Noticeable loss of braking when system switched from regen to friction due to a loss of traction. Loss duration less than one second, but the effect was perceived as undesired acceleration. A computer system reflash (AOB) fixed problem. 
Aug 2011 29000 0 Living hinge on plastic panel covering oil filter on underside of body failed. Panel hung down and dragged on pavement. Big noise. Dealer replaced entire panel under engine compartment. No charge, covered under warranty. 
Apr 2013 55000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 5000 0 Center armrest console cover: latch broke; would not lock in place. Not a huge deal, but a little disconcerting when it would slide back and forth. 
Mar 2012 23000 0 engine splash guard had come loose and was hanging. Dealer resecured it. 
Aug 2012 24700 312 12 volt battery died 
Mar 2013 29000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 1000   First odometer entry
Nov 2009 10000 0 interior is full of rattles, plastic pieces all rub together and squeak and rattle everytime I drive the car brake pedal has to be pushed down way too far before the cruise control will cancel, dealer refuses to adjust it because they say if they do the brake light might come on too soon. I have owned and driven too many cars with CC to believe that. intermittent loss of braking at low speed over rough roads. occasionally brakes fail for about 1 second when braking on rough surfaces at speeds below 15 MPH 
Dec 2011 54000 0 Engine under cover broke before 36k, common problem with 2010 Prius. Broke before TSB 0032-11 came out, which calls for replacement of defective cover with new type. Toyota refused to cover since I'm now at 54k. 
Jan 2012 56000 0 Motor mount replaced under T-SB-0204-11 to fix vibration. The new motor mount seems to have made things worse instead of better. Gas struts that hold the hatch open quit working when weather was cold causing me to bump my head on the hatch. Both struts replaced. 
Mar 2013 76000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 0   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 17000 0 Navigation system frequently displays 'no navigation dvd:insert disc', although disc has never been removed by me. Dealer stated that they removed smudges on disc, but if it recurs, they would replace navi system. Broken lid on center console, which was replaced. Part ordered arrived on Monday morning, before I picked up the vehicle, so they replaced it before I arrived. Warranty issue. Center Console lid replaced. 
Mar 2010 27000 0 Navigation system stops seeing disc. 
Nov 2011 71000 0 Window switch replaced, as the auto-up/auto down function was broken. 
Jun 2012 82000 0 Replaced VVTI Gear for $2800 (Extended Warranty covered 100%). But noticed large amount of carbon deposits. My mileage has dropped to 32mpg from my previous average of 55-58. 

 

Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 1000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 2000 0 had the dealer change the auto-off headlights from 30 seconds to 0 seconds. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 10000 130 Cargo net attachment hardware was being pulled by net. Clips attached with more firmly anchored replacement. problem resolved. 
Mar 2013 59000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 2000 0 The address data base for NAV system is highly inaccurate, providing non-existent addresses and/or addresses at the wrong location. Because the POI database is linked to the address database, POIs are also inaccurate. Data, not electronic problem. 
Feb 2010 4000 0 Reflash of ABS braking computer to resolve braking issues. Done under recall protocol. Braking problem under recall still exists. Dealer claims it is "normal" behavior. 
Jun 2010 8000 0 Car surges ahead while braking and passing over rough pavement or bumps. Bluetooth has a 5 second delay after connecting incoming call before calling can hear driver speaking. Very weak reception on FM and SAT. Shop confirmed problem also existed on other cars in their lot. Replaced torn gasket around driver's door. 
Aug 2010 10000 0 A/C was not cooling. Dealer said there was a bad gasket causing Freon leak. Gasket replaced and system recharged under warranty.  The car surges ahead while slowing down and going over rough pavement. The regenerative braking cuts out and there is a lag until the friction braking takes hold. Factory rep admits that the car behaves that way, but "they all do." 
Oct 2010 16000 0 Reception on FM radio has been poor from day one. Toyota rep examined a few months ago, and said "they all do that". I discoverd a TSB existed to replace radio becuase of poor reception. Called it to the dealer's attention and he replaced. Continuing issue with release of brakes when car goes over rough pavement. Regen braking stops and car surges ahead until friction brakes take hold. Regen stays off until car stops. POI and address database of Nav system still woefully inaccurate. Toyota has released an updated DVD but refuses to make it available at no cost. 
Nov 2010 17500 0 Continuing problem causing car to surge ahead while braking on rough surface below 10 MPH. Rattling noise fom glove compartment area. Dealer said that they could not duplicate - drive me nuts. 
Feb 2011 22000 0 Torn weatherstripping on inside of drivers door - attached to body. This is the second time this has occured in the same place. Ordered new Nav DVD, version 10.1. This allegedly fixes the bluetooth delay, and may improve the ability to locate an actual address within a few hundred feet. 
Apr 2011 26000 0 Replaced Nav DVD 9.1 with 10.1. Weathersripping replaced. 
May 2011 27000 0 CD changer only accepts 3 CDs - it us a 4 CD changer. Problem verified by dealer and new radio ordered. 
Jun 2011 28000 0 Radio replaced with one previously ordered. Works OK now. 
Jan 2012 38700 0 Car "surges" ahead while braking on uneven surfaces. 
Jun 2012 47000 380 Keyless door lock/unlock stopped working. Replaced driver side door lock actuator assembly. 
Sep 2012 54000 0 Door lock didn't work on passenger side - similar to previous problem on driver side. Would not lock when sensor touched - required key fob and/or manual. Intermittent, dealer hasn't replicated. 
Oct 2012 54700 0 Brake pedal made a "moaning" noise when depressed slowly. 
Mar 2013 66000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 2000 0 Shifter was stuck in PARK for 30 minutes. After several attempts I forced the car into gear & drove to Cherry Hill Toyota. I was told "could not replicate the problem". Car has continued to shift properly since the event. HSA did not engage about half the time over 70 miles when pedal fully depressed. I was told "could not replicate the problem" and brakes have worked properly since. 
Aug 2011 34000 0 Tab on right rear wheel well shield broke. Car inspected & part ordered. 2 hours at dealer. Right rear wheel well shield replaced. Car at the dealer 1 hour. 
Mar 2013 68000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 1000   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 3300 0 Brake squeak at very low speed, less than 10mph. Squeak occurs @ 1 RPM. Dealer inspected brakes, deglazed front pads & rotors. This us a common problem with 2010 Priuses. 
Dec 2009 6000 0 Same basic problem but the back brakes were squeaking @ 1 RPM @ low speed. Brakes were inspected and cleaned.  
Apr 2013 50000 3100 Brake master cylinder/ABS unit failed. Part alone is $2700! I heard a squealing noise traced to the brake booster pump, dealership took almost two weeks to get part and replace. Toyota will not provide any consideration/compensation. 

 

Toyota Prius in Alaska, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 4000 0 check engine light at odo 3700. read code #0304. no record of that code (factory had no record of that code) could not duplicate. no driveability issue. 
Oct 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 20000 0 Moisture condensation on instrument panel multi-function display. Dealer removed instrument panel, disassembled, cleaned and re-assembled.  Driver's door armrest separated from interior door trim. Dealer sent to automotive interior shop to be re-attached. 
Jul 2011 32000 0 Driver's door interior trim replaced due to separation between arm rest insert and main door interior trim. 
Mar 2013 60000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 11000 0 I started getting a weird brake noise with my 2010 Prius at about 300 miles. It makes a barking noise if I suddenly brake and will continue to do it for some time afterward. Earlier models had this problem. I am annoyed dealer didn't fix it 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 7000 0 Rattle in the glove box. Dealer could not replicate. 

 

Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 17000 0 Map button on MFD stopped working correctly. Appt. scheduled for April 5 to evaluate 
Mar 2013 39000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 1000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 12000 0 The main problem was contamination inside the display that blocked the view of the mileage readout. The console also rattled. 
Mar 2013 34000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 17500 0 glove box rattle fixed by application of an adhesive foam strip to tension the hinges when closed 
Mar 2013 63000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 3000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 5000 0 The headlight auto level was malfunctioning, headlights would go to a low position and stay there. This made visibility poor with normal lights. We had to use the High Beam headlights to see. Shop could not duplicate and did not repair. 
Sep 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 1000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 6000 0 bad speaker 
Mar 2013 19000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 0   First odometer entry
May 2011 2000 0 The small plastic tail in the back of the 2010 Prius was rattling. They readjusted. 
Apr 2013 10000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 3000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 32000 0 The cover of the armrest compartment between the two front seats broke off, but I'm fine without it. It Was too low for my arm to rest anyway, so I'm not fixing it. 
Aug 2011 39000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 4000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 12000 0 Creaks coming from rear passenger side pillar when vehicle slows down to make a turn on an uphill when engine is OFF and vehicle goes to electric mode at 1 mph. They only adjusted door stopper, failed to fix, wasted six hours. 
Feb 2011 13000 0 Trip computer overstates fuel economy by 5.6 percent. Toyota refuses to fix. 
Aug 2011 16000 0 Power outlet inside center console never worked. Replaced fuse. 
Jul 2012 23000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Israel
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 35960 0 Motor for rear window washer 
Aug 2011 38440 0 An air vent cover underneath the glove compartment keeps falling down. Repeated efforts at repair have failed. 
Mar 2013 60760   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 5000 0 My car failed its emission inspection. I took it to the dealer and was told I needed to drive it on at least 3 trips of at least 75 miles each to "reset" the computer. 
Mar 2011 5500 157 Ran into a curb; had to replace drivers' side front tire after it immediately flattened.  
Dec 2011 10000 0 I haven't actually taken it to be repaired yet; my impression is that the car jumps forward at times when I hit the brakes. It happens intermittently, not constantly. 
Mar 2013 14000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 9000 0 Rubber door seal was cracked. Dealer ordered part and I came back another time to have it installed. 
Dec 2012 24000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 9000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 17000 0 Rattle in dash/glove compartment area 
Apr 2013 40000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 21000 0 Moonroof rattle in "default" auto-open position at warm ambient temps. Dealer could not replicate during cooler conditions, but did lube rails in an attempt to remedy. 
Nov 2011 32300 0 Exterior trim popped free. Cargo net hook replacement. At initial vehicle delivery, alternate repair was attempted. Original early accessory was inadequate (parts screwed through trim). TSB subsequently issued and revised parts were ordered and installed. 
Sep 2012 43000 0 Gear selector sticking in R and B positions. Washer fluid takes several seconds to flow, draining back into tank. Wipers end up dry wiping before fluid arrives to nozzles. Did not occur when brand new. Vibration in brakes when slowing. Dealer observed rear disc rotors are warped. When applying brakes before starting car, sometimes car will roll after shifting out of park unless brakes are released and reapplied. May be related to boost pump building pressure and timing of initial application. Power mirrors operate intermittently. TPMS Light repair attempt. Dealer suggests ScanGauge II is at fault (high polling interval). Dealer asked to run w/o SG plugged in for 72 hours to confirm DX. Exterior trim at right rear window popped free again. Installation of ordered trim. It seems that the hole in the door panel itself is enlarged, so it continues to pop loose. 
Mar 2013 49000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 33000 0 Both front seat cushions were loose in the front, nearest floorboard. Seats were pulled out of car, and fixed. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Portugal
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 9140 0 Front dash rattles. Dealer did not entirely fix them, probably for not noticing all of the origins. 
Sep 2011 18600 0 Dash rattles, 1h30min not charged 
Mar 2013 38440   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 7000   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 21000 0 Lower hatch glass tick noise fixed with additional insulation placed between glass and hatch panel. 
Jul 2011 27000 0 XM signal is weak/no signal. Cause: unknown codes retrieved from navigation unit. Solution: Toyota submitted tech case for diagnosis -awaiting reply from tech. 
Mar 2013 45000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Iowa, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 15000 0 Driver's window found broken without any evidence of rock or forced entry. Prius has history of side or rear windows shattering. I took the car to the Toyota dealership. They replaced window and I picked the car up the following day. 
Mar 2013 64000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 21080   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 34720 0 oxygen and fuel / air sensor replaced 
Mar 2011 35340   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 2000   First odometer entry
May 2011 3000 0 Sat and GPS and radio, CD system malfunctioned. Dealer replaced entire system. 

 

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Toyota Prius in Great Britain
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 30000   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 56000 0 Play in steering column, most noticable when stationary but slightly noticeable as a clunk over low speed bumps. 
Feb 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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