1. Toyota Prius
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  3. 2006
  4. Engine

2006 Toyota Prius Engine 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.

What owners report

  • warning light · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 10, 2010 · 43,200 miles

    Engine

    1. Normal highway driving after approximately two hours in hot weather. 2. Engine stalls (quits). Engine will not restart until after 15 minutes "rest". Has happened twice - only on long trip. 3. Two different toyota dealers were unable to diagnose the problem. *tr

    ODI 10356362

  • June 10, 2010

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving at 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred an additional time and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were not available.

    ODI 10336782

  • February 4, 2010 · 100 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Engine

    I have a 2006 prius. When going over bumps, i experience a total loss of power for 1 or three seconds -generally. A yellow light also comes on the dash board. It often happens daily. I have only had one or two experiences when the power didn't return so quickly and then i was afraid because i had no brakes and was just skidding. I believe that i have seen this problem discussed by other prius owners of chat sites.…

    ODI 10306391

  • July 3, 2006

    Engine

    2006 toyota prius gasoline engine shut off. The following light illuminated on the dash: master warning light, hybrid system warning light, brake system warning light, vehicle stability control system warning light and malfunction indicator warning light. *kb the vehicle continued to operate at a low speed on the electric engine and the consumer was able pulled onto the side of the road. The consumer shut the…

    ODI 10164734