2003 Toyota Prius Engine Problems
- 4
- 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 4 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Warning light comes on and manual says do not operate vehicle, park immediately. This happened on my 2003 toyota prius in december. Fortunately the dealer was open and when reported said it was not a big deal, the care was drivable and should be brought in for service. In service found master warning light codes p0300, 301, 302, 303, 304, -3191, p33101, c1202 then noted "found warranty enhancement to clean throttle…
ODI 10308477
Electrical System · Engine
2003 toyota prius -- in cold weather the cars computer does not act properly and will shut down the engine. *nm
ODI 10183673
Electrical System · Engine
2003 toyota prius with engine problems. Consumer states that the triangle and engine lights would illuminate upon starting the vehicle. Mechanic stated that there was oil in the air intake and on the sensors. *kb the consumer stated twice while his wife was driving, the vehicle shut off, which left her driving with just the electric motor. *jb
ODI 10218314
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Reference investigation # pe05029: my toyota prius 2003 [xxx] gasoline/ electric hybrid vehicles that can be operated in gasoline or electric mode. On 4 separate occasions, the gasoline engine shut down suddenly without warning. Each time i was driving with the speed of highway traffic. The three previous times the vehicle continued to operate using the electric mode for a period of time after the gas engine…
1 injury
ODI 10145014