1. Toyota Prius
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Structure

2001 Toyota Prius Structure Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 15, 2004 · 42,000 miles

    Structure

    The vehicle fish tailed when driving on a windy day or when an 18 wheeler passes or if a sudden lane change is made. This started occurring only when speed was at 55 mph, but has progressed. Currently, it's occurring at 50 mph and slower. The dealership replaced all four tires, the control bushing, and the rear struts in an attempt to correct the problem. But problem recurred. *ak

    ODI 10075845

  • October 4, 2001

    Structure · Tires

    Although the tires on this vehicle were specifically designed for it by brigestone, the tread compound is too weak to carry the high weight of the vehicle without failing.

    ODI 785719