1. Toyota Prius
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Axle Assembly

2002 Toyota Prius Axle Assembly Problems

3
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 3 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 15, 2009 · 68,500 miles

    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

  • September 1, 2007

    Axle Assembly · Belts And Associated Pulleys

    2002 toyota prius with trans axle malfunctions. She states her vehicle acted as if it were out of gas when she had a full tank, and the red water temperature light illuminated. *kb the drive belt and tensioner were replaced. *jb

    ODI 10204905

  • September 6, 2005

    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