1. Toyota Prius
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Automatic Transmission

2003 Toyota Prius Automatic Transmission 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
100–150k mi2
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 11, 2010 · 61,716 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Power Train

    2003 toyota prius - developed rattle and took to the dealer. After a long examination, dealer determined the problem was with the power steering rack. Dealer acknowledged that there had been no accident and could not determine a cause. The repair cost quoted was $3,500, one half of the resale value of the car. I contacted toyota motor sales and was told that since the car had approx. 62,000 miles, they would do…

    ODI 10342593

  • February 15, 2010 · 150,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Electrical System

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota prius. While the contact was driving 5 mph out of a parking lot the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating after the vehicle traveled over a patch of ice. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealership and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 150,000.updated 03/30/10. *lj updated 09/28/10

    ODI 10311313

  • January 5, 2008 · 116,289 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling

    After a series of problems with the prius engine the local toyota dealer informed me that i needed to have the car's transmission replaced. Naturally the vehicle is no longer covered by its warranty. Back ground: 2003 prius, odometer reading 116,289. On 12/22/2008, i started the car and the check engine light appeared. I was towed to the dealership. The dealership informed me that the gasoline engine shut down and…

    ODI 10214314