ToyotaPrius2007
  1. Toyota Prius
  2. Problems
  3. 2007
  4. Suspension

2007 Toyota Prius Suspension Problems

5
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 5 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi2
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 6, 2017 · 94,000 miles

    Exterior Lighting · Suspension

    The car's hid headlamp just goes out sporadically. So far, it is "solved" by turning headlamps off and on again; but it repeats itself. The front right strut was broken shortly after we bought the car (55 days ago) and needed replacement. We replaced strut.

    ODI 11005074

  • February 6, 2017 · 148,000 miles

    Air Bags · Suspension · Wheels

    Traveling straight ahead, ~30mph on city street , front tire (michelin dt008-35670-mi, 185/65r15) blew for unknown reason. Car swerved to right into utility pole, removing right front wheel, wheel connections, fender, headlight. (car "totaled" by insurer.) steering wheel airbag activated. Driver (sole occupant) suffered fractures of right hand, wrist, 3 ribs and sternum, apparently due to impact of airbag. Driver…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10969898

  • June 25, 2014 · 90,000 miles

    Suspension

    Hit a bump in the road and leaf springs broke on rear of car. Car became severely slanted to one side. *tr

    ODI 10640731

  • October 17, 2012 · 110,430 miles

    Suspension

    Driving at 65 mph in heavy evening traffic the right rear strut failed when the retainer nut and spacer came off and the strut/shock absorber came off the mount. I lost control of the prius but managed to pull off to the highway shoulder without a crash. *tr

    ODI 10481045

  • February 6, 2009 · 29,000 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension

    I pressed on the brakes in an emergency situation and there was a slight delay between when the brake pedal was depressed and when the brakes grabbed. I ended up striking the car in front of me. I have the license plate of the car i hit etched in my front bumper. 2007 toyota prius. *tr

    Crash reported

    ODI 10305444