1. Toyota Prius
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Suspension

2002 Toyota Prius Suspension 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
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 19, 2006 · 40,000 miles

    Suspension · Tires

    2002 prius has had numerous problems with tires having to be replaced or repaired. *ts the consumer has had to replaced 6 tires and has had 3 tires repaired. The tire on the vehicle are special tire and can only be purchased at a toyota dealer. *nm

    ODI 10171185

  • October 15, 2005

    Suspension · Tread/Belt

    Check engine light kept coming on then going off. Took to dealer but they couldn't get it to duplicate problem. While there they noticed tires were severely worn. Told me i needed 4 new tires and a 4 wheel alignment at 27,008 miles. Purchased 4 175/65r14 re 92 extra load tires. Left after paying for repairs including an oil change of $557.61 n august 3, 2004. October 8, 2005 had two nearly flat front tires. Have had…

    ODI 10139794

  • July 25, 2003 · 24,665 miles

    Suspension

    Severe vibration in the steering wheel. This occurred when vehicle was in reverse at low speeds. Dealership was unable to resolve the problem. *ak

    ODI 10051648

  • July 16, 2003

    Suspension

    While driving and turning either way left o right steering shaking violently. Dealer has inspected and could not duplicate or correct the problem.*ak

    ODI 10029432

  • May 30, 2003

    Suspension · Tires

    PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. *JB

    ODI 10023675