2006 Toyota Prius Electrical System Problems
- 136
- 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 136 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- combination meter · 16 records
- side headlight · 15 records
- passenger side · 14 records
- warning lights · 8 records
- come back · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 44 |
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 150–400k mi | 14 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
DASH BOARD DISABLED .CAINT SEE TOTALLY BLACK.
ODI 10806241
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. The contact stated that the combination meter failed and the instrument panel became inoperable. The failure occurred once. After several attempts, the vehicle shut down. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
ODI 10781798
Electrical System
The combo meter on my car went dark this morning. I called toyota and was told that my warranty expired 2 months ago. This is not safe because there is no indication on what the vehicle is doing. Also this feature causes the car to not shut off.
ODI 10780045
Electrical System
Toyota is aware of a widespread issue regarding the electric dashboard going out. They have refused to replace mine due to it being past the "time window". This should be a safety recall. Drivers are unable to determine if there are any warning lights, what the fuel tank reads, mileage, or any other information. This affects more than just the 2006 model, as well.
ODI 10818185
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The combination meter on my 2006 prius has an intermittent electrical short. This results in the dashboard lights going out while the car is moving. This problem with the electrical system on the prius can result in the brakes on the car failing. In addition the car often continues to stay on after we turn it off. This is also a safety hazard. Toyota has refused our request to replace the defective combination…
ODI 10808630
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The headlights flicker and then go out. It is necessary to turn off all lights and then turn them back on. The same thing happens after a short period of time. This happens when the car is moving and i have been pulled over because i was unaware that the lights were out while driving in the city.
ODI 10895872
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
One of the headlights worked sporadically. It happened the same day i purchased the car used from a toyota dealership, but i didn't notice it right away because it was daytime. The next day i went to the service department and they said i needed to replace the hid bulb which costs $300!!!!! After complaining to the dealership they replaced it at no charge, but i am concerned that this might be a recurring problem. I…
ODI 10759340
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving approximately 55 mph, the instrument panel seized without warning. The vehicle resumed normal operation the next morning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000.
ODI 10745347
Electrical System
I was driving my husband to work when i noticed the instrument panel was completely dark. Tried turning the car off and then on again with no effect -- panel was still dark. It's particularly worrisome that i had no speedometer to tell how fast i was going, nor would any of the other indicator lights come on. When i tried to turn the car off a second time, it wouldn't power down, and i couldn't extract the key. I…
ODI 10743390
Electrical System
My headlights keep going off while driving. I have to turn them off then on again to get them to work. Sometimes one, sometimes both, not always at the same moment. You know about this! Nhtsa: i am going to hold you responsible if i am injured!! Issue a recall now!! Nhtsa action number : pe09019
ODI 10734462
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
On the morning of may,04,2015 upon entering the car and starting it up the instrument panel fails to display. Not certain what the issue was i performed various check including the the accessory battery and attempted multiple times starting and stopping the car to no avail. I left the car where it was and a few hours later when i returned everything worked fine for a few more weeks then the issue occurred again.…
ODI 10746364
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The right headlight turned off while the vehicle was in use and now the fog lights aren't working. Sometimes it would turn on and sometimes it wouldn't work at all. You just don't know when it will happen. *tr
ODI 10701534
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Combination meter failed leaving the vehicle without instrument cluster information. There is a manufacturer warranty extension which does not cover vehicles on the road over 9 years. This represents a hazard to the public which has a documented solution and replacement components. *tr
ODI 10684156
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Parked car at night in colorado in february, 2015. Outside temperature was approx 25 degrees farenheit. We ate dinner at a restaurant, came out and started the 2006 prius. Instrument cluster panel showeing the fuel gauge, odometer, shift position and speedometer failed to come on. Turned car off and on numerous times - no instrument cluster panel lights. The following morning, the instrument cluster panel worked…
ODI 10715490
Electrical System
On very cold mornings the combination meter (speedometer and dash lights) fail to come on. This first began in december 2014 shortly after having the ice replaced at the dealer, but it has been very intermittent. A few tries and the problem usually corrects itself. It is rarely very cold here so getting it to repeat the problem is difficult. Toyota issued an extended warranty on the known defect but it expired 4…
ODI 10818054
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My 2006 toyota prius headlight goes off when driving. It flickers first and then goes off. Sometimes one light goes off and sometimes both of them. When i turn the light off and turn it back on headlights work again. But after a while they turn off again. They stay on steady after i drive for more than an hour in long trips and after turning it off and then on again several times. *tr
ODI 10676509
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
On july 20,2014, i noticed my passenger side headlight is out. I started the car and put the light on, it came on fine.. While driving on high way at night all the sudden the light went out again passenger side. I pulled it on the side and inspect driver side light was working fine but the passenger side was out. I turn the light off and on again it came back on. At this time i am scratching my head that what is…
ODI 10638197
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
This complaint has not been qc'd. The contact submitted an email and requested that the official ivoq be written verbatim to the email. Kmj i have multiple situations with my toyota prius 2006 in the beginning of may 2014 i a loud beeping noise filled the car. The system had multiple lights displaying showing including the emergency brake light ( while i was driving), abs,vsc, a red triangle with an exclamation…
ODI 10597905
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
2006 prius multifunction display defects, manufactuer wants $8,000.00 to repair. The mfd controls ac distribution. It affects my health. I have a skin condition, that requires cooling of my legs. The air will come on, but only from dash area, there is no other control method, because touch screen does not work. Also window defroster is inopperalble, from screen. There is a defroster button on steering wheel, it…
ODI 10888004
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Headlights, go on and off on their own. Sometimes only one will go off, sometimes both. Happens with high beams as well. Lights come back on if i switch them completely off and then on again. May stay on for 30 minutes, may only stay on for a couple minutes. Very dangerous as the lights have gone off at night time causing loss of visibility. *tr
ODI 10578481
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Both of my hid headlights went out (turned off) during normal highway driving. Since then, the lights have continued to turn off randomly during normal driving. When i turn the switch off and then back on, the lights operate fine for a while, then go back off. This is a very dangerous issue and i see it is a common issue. *tr
ODI 10596896
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the engine and had the vehicle towed to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The dealer stated that the battery was dead and replaced the battery. The failure mileage was 160,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10561833
Electrical System
I purchased a new 12v battery at about 30k miles. At about 59k miles the 12v was discharging at random times. At first i thought it was because i was leaving lights on, but it began happening more frequently. I did some research and learned that when the key is in smart mode and it is within 10 feet of the car it can discharge the 12v. I turned off the smart key but the 12v discharged again a few more times until i…
ODI 10676492
Electrical System
This is my 10th headlamp replacement. The dealers did most of them over the time i have owned the car. I am also an owner of a 2011 toyota prius. No problems with that one. *tr
ODI 10556160
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
I bought my 2006 prius in october of 2012 and ever since buying it i've noticed that the headlight on the driver's side goes out by itself. I actually went into the dealer within a week and told them my headlight was out but when i got there and i turned them on it was working. I was baffled. They didn't say a thing to me that this was a commonly reported problem that toyota wasn't going to be addressing. Anyway, i…
ODI 10552120