2002 Toyota Prius Electrical System Problems
- 13
- 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.
Among these 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Hybrid circulation pump failed. Three warning lights came on.
ODI 10917169
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving along the interstate i-75 returning from east ridge, tn, and the power steering light and warning lit-up on the screen panel. The steering wheel became very rigid while i was driving, and i had to clasp the steering wheel firmly to control the steering of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10559537
Electrical System
This vehicle has a problem with the hybrid battery causes a lot of problem in many of the systems, engine, computer etc and don't even has a 100,000 miles it suppose to have a long life , the dealer is charging big bucks in order to fix it and i don't see why it goes damage with such a low miles. *tr
ODI 10490855
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
I was driving the vehicle under speed limit when my steering wheel became stiff. I was driving when my steering wheel became stiff and after few seconds i was at a curve and was not able to turn left and went off the road into a ditch and colliding with an object. The car got huge damage and was not drivable and still in my yard. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10478896
Electrical System
When driving in traffic hybrid battery completely discharges causing car to lurch when trying to accelerate. Once the car is out of traffic the battery over charges causing the battery to over heat and cause the cabin to fill with a scary smell of burning. The hybrid battery fan is on. Took to toyota dealership paid nearly $300 for diagnostic and they could find no error codes related to the problem. Call chp to…
Fire reported
ODI 10365308
Axle Assembly · Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately between 65-75 mph on normal road conditions when all of the warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Suddenly, a strong burning odor circulated inside of the vehicle and the engine began to overheat. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The cruise control, power windows system…
Fire reported
ODI 10310513
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota prius. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator continues to illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the large battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also out of warranty. The manufacturer referred the contact to the out-of-warranty division, but they could not assist. The failure and current mileages…
ODI 10259448
Electrical System · Shaft Sector
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota prius hybrid. While driving 55 mph, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and began flashing a warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they informed the contact that it was safe to continue driving. The following day the vehicle was taken to another dealer and they stated that the steering gear box and electric system failed. The cost of the part is…
ODI 10215661
Electrical System
Incident: car engine on 2002 prius having trouble starting and dying after having been started. We were told that the "engine control unit" was showing an error and due to a manufacturing or software problem, could not be reprogrammed and had to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10177550
Accelerator Pedal · Axle Assembly · Electrical System
Dt: the contact stated when the warning lights came on the car stalled and eventually came to a complete stop. On september 6, 2005 the car slowed down to 37 mph. The warning lights came on and the car stopped. The dealer said it was the accelerator assembly, which was replaced at the consumers expense. On november 14, 2005 the coolant light came on and the vehicle would not accelerate, and then came to a complete…
ODI 10143809
Electrical System
I june of 2202 i bought toyota prius. I was getting 44mpg on the highway and 49 in the city. Then the cold weather comes and now i get only 35mpg in the city that is a drop of over 28%. I have taken it back twice to the dealer and they supposely scope it and said that there was nothing wrong and that the cold weather was the problem. I told them that their excuse was lame and that was not exceptable. If a cars gas…
ODI 10000827
Electrical System
My toyota prius has had multiple automatic failures since it's purchace. You will be driving down the road at any speed and it shuts stalls. This has happened on the highway in ma., on the road in nm, on the highway in nm and on the highway in tx. I have been lucky so far that i have not been killed. I have complained to dealers in ma, nm, and tx and they claim that there is nothing wrong with my car. My car slows…
ODI 10123865
Electrical System · Hydraulic Power Assist System
Consumers 2002 toyota prius loss of power at highway speeds and violent shaking in the steering system. *ts the consumer stated the dealer made attempts to correct the problem by replacing the electronic module exchange and the gas tank. However, the attempts were unsuccessful. Also, the vehicle has an ongoing, unresolved problem with violent shaking in the steering system, especially the first thing in the morning…
ODI 10317566