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
The center console simply turned black. I have no access to any of the controls. This includes everything from heating and cooling, to back up camera, to gps mapps, to radio channell selection. The entire center console touch screen turned black and useless. I have been quoted $3,000 to fix the problem. After 4 years of un/deremployment, i simply cannot afford such a costly fix. *tr
ODI 10553380
Electrical System
Climate control buttons failure when steering wheel is straight; spiral cable/ clock spring failure. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10537170
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Purchased 2006 toyota prius used on aug 17, 2013 (61,500 miles). Within a month i was pulled over by police for passenger side headlight out while driving at night, but when headlamps are turned off and on again the headlight came back on, and the police officer thought he was crazy so he just issued a warning. The headlight continued to go out intermittently and i replaced the bulbs myself in november 2013 (philips…
ODI 10995207
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Our 2006 toyota prius has a head light that goes off and on at random intervals which we consider to be a safety hazard. *tr
ODI 10525265
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
The vehicle unexpectedly shutdown while driving. There was no power and the brakes were boggy. The red triangle warning light came as well as the abs and engine warning lights. After pulling over the car restarted and drove fine but the red triangle remained on. The next day it was working fine. Toyota was unable to find anything except a low voltage warning. *tr
ODI 10516128
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Car's engine would not shut off. Additionally, the digital dashboard (which shows the speedometer, odometer, gas gauge, etc.) would not light up. Toyota dealer says it is due to a failed combination meter. The part is on national backorder. It has been more than two weeks and my car is still awaiting the part. *tr
ODI 10496527
Electrical System
The electronic display inside my husband's car has blacked out twice now. Both times it was taken to the dealer. The first time, they were not able to locate the problem; the second time they were able to discover what was wrong, told him that it was a common problem in that model car (approx. 2004-2010), that there was no recall for it, and it would cost $700 to repair. If this is happening to other owners, why…
ODI 10487317
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Hid headlights on this vehicle and taillights go out on there own sometimes just one or sometimes all lights go out. Problem is fixed when you turn the lights all the way off and all the way back on and they stay on for the duration of my drive or go out a few minutes later. Have been pulled over by police multiple times for having lights out. Have seen many toyota prius complaints about this same exact problem. *tr
ODI 10487306
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I found that there is malfunction on the buttons on steering wheel, especially info button and buttons for climate. I researched the problem on internet and i found the problem is caused by a bad clock spring. Also, i found the clock spring is related with air bag module. There are a lot of owners have the same problem (such as priuschat.com). I think that it could be a recall issue. And i experienced another…
ODI 10480610
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My wife and i purchased a used 2006 toyota prius. After about 6 months one headlight would go out. We could cycle the switch and the headlight would work again. After replacing the bulb with a original bulb. Both headlight have gone out. I took the vehicle to our local toyota dealership. They quoted a repair of $3800. I began looking for a lees expensive shop to do the repairs, when the owner of a shop[ informed me…
ODI 10630168
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The first time i noticed the problem, my car was parked in the driveway after returning from shopping, still running, when my son noticed the right headlight was out. For some reason, i reached in and turned the light switch off, and then back on, and the light was fine. I figured it was an anomaly. From then, one or the other headlight would disappear every couple of months or so, but always reappear with a toggle…
ODI 10553379
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The driver side hid headlamp went out while driving. This was out for about a day then turned back on while driving again. I have now noticed this happens every few days and only while in motion. *tr
ODI 10473042
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The right headlight went out and then went on. The problem has recurred. Now the left headlight went out and then went on. We read that this is a common problem with the 2006 toyota. Will there be a recall? *tr
ODI 10487789
Electrical System · Power Train
I am the original owner of a 2006 toyota prius. Last week, at 86,000 miles, while driving on the highway in traffic, a large red triangle warning light showed up on my dash with the low tire pressure light. I pulled off the road to check the manual and turned the car off. When i turned it back on many warning lights came on and i was unable to get the car out of park. Called the dealer. They told me to get towed to…
ODI 10468235
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
2006 toyota prius with hid headlights with 55,000 miles is used as a taxi cab. On july 11th, 2012 and progressing, the passenger side hid headlight would flicker and then turn off completely after 5-15 minutes of operation. Headlights must be turned off and then on to resume normal service. Hid bulb replacement did not resolve the issue. Toyota dealership only offered to replace the headlight without any explanation…
ODI 10480026
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Combination meter failed, there was no dash display, no speed display, and vehicle would not shut down. Fortunately we were not out of town so we drove the vehicle to our regular toyota dealer,ourisman fairfax toyota, fairfax, va, and left it there. *tr
ODI 10434430
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Hid headlights go out randomly while driving. Each one goes out separately, but sometimes they will both happen to be out at the same time. While driving, this is corrected by turning headlights off and then back on. Same thing happens with the yellow running lights, one may turn off randomly. This began happening in fall of 2011, however new bulbs (hid and running lights) were purchased and the problem stopped…
ODI 10478888
Electrical System · Equipment
2006 toyota prius. Letter from re onstar fmv defect *tgw the consumer stated the system light failed to light, except when one was talking to the onstar advisor. Then it flashed green on and off as advertised. However, when the system was on and presumably ready for use, the green light did not illuminate. So far, the consumer was to connect to the onstar advisor when the light was off. The consumer received several…
ODI 10427391
Electrical System · Equipment
I have two smart keys for 2006 toyota prius. One of them lose smart function and remote function. When a button is pressed, red light is not on at all. I have tested fob battery and it is ok. I believe that the smart key is defective. *tr
ODI 10400977
Electrical System
Combination meter of 2006 toyota prius suddenly stopped working. Thankfully, priuschat members have posted similar issues. My mechanic removed the combination meter. I sent board to company in ca to re-do the solders and update the transistor on the chip. *tr
ODI 10394203
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I own a 2006 toyota prius with hid headlights. The right headlight is intermittent. This is a safety hazard especially driving down a dark road at night. *tr
ODI 10389787
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
2006 toyota prius. Faulty headlights. Replaced both headlights in aug 2010 only to have one fail jan. 3 and the other failed jan 8 2011. Added daytime running lights by dealer in 2007 so do not have the ability to turn them off and on. Do not understand how one can have both lights fail as stated in so many other complaints. *tr
ODI 10375383
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The headlamp of prius 2006 intermittently goes off while driving. The problem goes away if the car is completely shut off and then restarted. Many others are reporting the same problem with prius and replacement of headlight does not rectify the problem. The problem is creating dangerous situation for driving, particularly during rain or snow because others cant see the car and the drivers visibility becomes greatly…
ODI 10373608
Electrical System
Toyota prius complete electrical failure causing the car to lose the steering, brakes all instrument displays including no hazard lights. Dead stick driving. Incident occurred unexpectedly while driving on crowded highway 5 north 1 hour from downtown la. I'm lucky to live through this. *tr
ODI 10328687
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Headlights on 2006 toyota prius keep going on and off for no apparent reason. Complaint has been made to toyota and all they have done is to reduce the price of the hid bulbs. *tr
ODI 10374038