ToyotaPrius2002
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2002 Toyota Prius Tread/Belt Problems

7
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
150–400k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 14, 2009 · 150,705 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    Tire thread separation occurred while driving at about 60-70 mph on the highway causing vehicle to weave nearly out of control. A collision was avoided by the driver. Damage to the fender, bumper and side marker lights on the front passenger side. Tire brand was bridgestone insignia 175/65r14 dot ic8i e20 1604 eq8r. *tr

    ODI 10268839

  • 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

  • April 10, 2005

    Tread/Belt

    Excessive tire wear on bridgestone potenza re92 tires. Tires replaced on my 2002 toyota prius may 2004 at 23,555 miles. Service manager advised that original tires were unsafe and continued use could result in a blow out. Currently, the second set of tires are again worn (44,000 miles) and unsafe. *ak

    ODI 10116707

  • November 20, 2004

    Tread/Belt

    Consumer has a 2002 toyota prius. The vehicle was bought brand new but now has 16000 miles on it. It is equipped with bridgestone tires. Already the front tires threads are literally coming apart. There was no resulting injury. *nm *jb

    ODI 10101638

  • July 30, 2003

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    While driving at 25 mph passenger's side rear tire blew out. Prior to the blowout dealership indicated that all tires had abnormal wear. At the time of blowout consumer was able to see the metal belt through the sidewall. *ak *sc

    ODI 10051649

  • May 11, 2003 · 14,000 miles

    12v/24v/48v Battery · Cruise Control · Module · Rack · Tread/Belt

    2002 new toyota prius delivered with bridgestone potenza tires. These tires have failed after 12,000 miles. Then changed tires (all 4) which failed at 10,000 miles. Toyota corporate says its not their concern. Dealer told me they are not safe tires. I have replaced tires every 10,000 miles. Toyota corporate recommends these tires and takes no responsibility for them.*ak

    ODI 10072650

  • Tread/Belt

    Two front tires wore out prematurely. Dealer says the remedy for this problem is to rotate the tires and keep the appropriate tire pressure. *ak

    ODI 10034551