2007 Toyota Prius Unknown Or Other Problems
- 56
- 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 56 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear hatch · 10 records
- open trunk · 7 records
- open hatch · 7 records
- hatch release · 7 records
- combination meter · 6 records
- safety issue · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
On an intermittent basis, the dash does not light up(speed, gear selections , gas level, etc) when this happens you can not shut the engine off or remove the ignition key which are big safety items when you have to park as you can not lock the doors and all information on the large display does not work or any of the dash display so you have no indication of speed, engine warnings etc. I purchased my 2007 prius from…
ODI 11300471
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Toyota sent the extended warranty notice on the combination meter to the wrong address; therefore, i could not "connect the dots" regarding my dashboard blackout--meaning i thought it was quirky, not a documented problem with the combination meter. My 2007 prius with only 35,000 miles on it needs a replacement combination meter but toyota will not pay for it--claiming it provided an extended warranty. My response…
ODI 11161191
Unknown Or Other
We have a 2007 toyota prius and the airbag light on the dashboard will not shut off. It has not been in an accidentand i was told that there was a safety recall for this. It drives fine, i'm just worried that something bad will happen. This has been an ongoing problem for about 2-3 months.
ODI 11120068
Unknown Or Other
The rear hatch latch deteriorates and makes it increasingly difficult to open the back hatch. It is now completely broken and the back hatch is inaccessible ' making impossible to access the spare tire in case of a road-side emergency.
ODI 11061103
Unknown Or Other
There is a common problem with the instrument cluster combination meter which contains the speedometer display. This cluster tends to malfunction when the vehicle is turned on. The display will not turn on with the rest of the vehicle. This malfunction allows a driver to continue to operate the vehicle, but without the speedometer, odometer, and gear shift display. This is a safety issue because many prius drivers…
ODI 11054486
Body · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
After i noticed that the suv sufficiently ahead of me in the same lane was stopping to make a left turn, i started slowing down with plenty of space. I glanced for a second to my right side to check safety around another set of headlights. When i faced forward i could see that i was getting too close to the about-to-turn car ahead of me. I immediately slammed on the brakes, but the car kept moving forward and…
Crash reported
ODI 11048273
Unknown Or Other
Clock spring wiring harness in steering wheel going out. Started with non-safety items: a/c, defrost. Now the horn does not work. Others report that air bags are also connected to this wiring harness which is failing. Other toyota models had recall because clock spring harness caused air bags to fail
ODI 11032791
Unknown Or Other
Good year weatherhandler fuel maxx tires with only 9000 miles dry rotten and loss of air and coming apart. Dot pj19ky1r sold to me by national tire and battery feb 9, 2016 manufactured july 16,3013 goodyear would not warranty defects and national tire and battery would not replace. Due to defects in the tire. National tire and battery prorated tires with 10/32 tread depth on one and 9/32 on the rest. New tires the…
ODI 11019590
Unknown Or Other
One headlight repeatedly goes off while driving. Turning lights all the way off and then back on temporarily relieves the problem. The issue often occurs when braking, but can occur randomly while in motion. This has been going on with my vehicle for years.
ODI 11001871
Body · Unknown Or Other
The back latch to the trunk/hatch is defective. The rubber exterior part has melted and is all gooey and sticky. In the winter time it freezes. We are unable to open or use the trunk. This is a safety issue and also can not access spare or compartment. This is a faulty part and there have been thousands of similar reports. I would like this fixed as is a manufacturing flaw and defect.
ODI 11115076
Unknown Or Other
The rubber exterior of the back latch handle has melted completely making the back hatch completely inoperable. I can no longer press the button that is supposed to open the hatch as the rubber that coated it has melted into a gooey mass and then hardened. This has occured over the summer while the car was parked and the tempuratures were in the 100's.
ODI 10940119
Unknown Or Other
The handle on the hatchback has become sticky and will not let me open the hatch. This is a safety problem because if i needed to get at my spare tire, i would not be able to do so. Toyota wants $250.00 to repair it. I think toyota should repair it at no charge.
ODI 10936385
Body · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The trunk opener switch on my 2007 prius no longer works reliably because it is made of a defective rubber which has at this point melted into a goopy mess. This means that the opener switch can become stuck in the closed position, rendering it impossible to open the trunk until the release mechanism of the switch overcomes the tensile strength of the goop. As a cursory google search shows, this is a common problem…
ODI 10918022
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall. My car won't shut off. They say the instrument panel cluster needs replaced. It has been on back order for 13 days so my car is useless. I can't drive it. I paid either 23,000 or 28,000 for it and have kept it maintained. The toyota place says they have another lady that's been waiting 3 days less than mine. I called california toyota. They can't tell me anything - but today told me it might be on…
ODI 10923801
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Combination meter failure while driving. Unable to view speedometer or dash lights. Car sometimes locks up, unable to view abs signal because dashlights become inoperable. Unable to turn car off during dashboard/combination meter failure. *tr
ODI 10917288
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
The electronic dash (heads up instrument display) on our 2007 prius has intermittently failed to light over the last year. Yesterday, it failed and also wouldn't turn off. We always use the remote (keyless) ignition system. But, after the failures yesterday i put the electronic key fob into the hole in the dash thinking that might help. Instead, i couldn't remove it. I tried every combination of pressing buttons…
ODI 10909836
Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
The trunk release latch on my 2007 prius has deteriorated almost to the point of not being able to open the trunk. The same part was replaced about 4 years after i purchased the vehicle. And now, it's happening again. It's like the plastic stuff is melting and falling apart. We are having to purchase this same part, for the second time now. Love my prius, but hate having to make repairs on the same issue 2 times.…
ODI 10871256
Unknown Or Other
The back latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded ("melted" almost). It no longer functions properly, and i am unable to open the back hatch door easily. Sometimes it requires considerable effort and perseverance to get it open. I am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard.
ODI 10949296
Unknown Or Other
The rear hatch latch has become impossible to open. The exterior handle rubber has been softening, almost melting, for several years. When it has released in the past, sometimes it was only a partial release, leaving the hatch latched down. The hatch problems have been consistently affecting the operation of the latch to the point that i can no longer open it at all. I asked the dealer if there was a bulletin or…
ODI 10823933
Unknown Or Other
The rear hatch latch is controlled by an external rubber button that over time has melted into a sticky goo that has prevented the latch from operating with normal finger operation. My wife is unable to open the hatch even though her hands are stronger than the average woman. Not only is this a problem accessing items in the trunk of the car, but it could be a safety hazard under some emergency situations. Toyota…
ODI 10823888
Body · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The rear hatch release on my 2007 toyota prius has begun to deteriorate and turn into a rubbery and sticky black mess. This issue interferes with the use of the hatch as the rubber not only gets on your fingers but appears to be blocking the release mechanism. The deterioration started during the summer.. The issue has worsened and today i was unable to open the rear hatch whatsoever.
ODI 10761425
Unknown Or Other
The back latch of my 2007 toyota prius has degraded ("melted" almost). I have to press repeatedly to open the trunk. Each time i touch it to open the car my hands get covered in melted rubber. I am concerned that in the case of an emergency, i will not be able to get the door open. This is a major cause for concern and it is a serious safety hazard. Given how many people are experiencing this problem with a 2007…
ODI 10759097
Unknown Or Other
When attempting to shift the vehicle into drive or reverse the transmission selection will revert to neutral within a few seconds. The problem occurs multiple times even after tuning off all accessories and restarting the vehicle. In some cases it requires that the transmission joystick selector lever be held manually in the d position to continue driving. The problem also occurs at low speed, i.e after turning onto…
ODI 10748614
Unknown Or Other
The trunk hatch cover/switch on my 2007 prius has completely melted and locked up. Myself, and many other prius owners of this year, are victims of a faulty component and can no longer access our spare tires in case of an emergency. This is a terrible safety issue and these components should be recalled.
ODI 10745989
Body · Unknown Or Other
Back hatch handle melts in hot weather and gets tar on fingers and drips on car body. The only way toyota has to fix this is to make consumer pay for a new rear handle assembly.
ODI 10853174