2007 Toyota Prius Engine Problems
- 29
- 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 29 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- water pump · 6 records
- warning lights · 6 records
- instrument panel · 5 records
- warning light · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
We are experiencing gross malfunctioning with this prius that now has appx. 76,000 miles. It is a serious matter of concern for the safety of our lives. Very briefly, the following are only some examples: mrs, (owner) experienced the engine suddenly stalling crossing an intersection while driving down a busy hill and planning to go up another hill. Mrs. (owner) at two different times could not restart the prius…
ODI 11242682
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to toyota rockwall (1250 e. Interstate 30, rockwall, tx) where it was diagnosed that the hybrid water pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The water pump was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was…
ODI 11151926
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact started the vehicle and could not shut off the engine. Daytona toyota (451 n nova rd, daytona beach, fl 32114, [redacted]) stated that there was an extended warranty on the vehicle that expired in 2016. The contact was not informed of the warranty at the time. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11174311
Engine
Engine and engine cooling: the water coolant pump hasn't been properly working for quite some time now. My air and the engine power are both affected due to a random issue with this part while my car is being driven. My air condition motor has been recently replaced and all my engine fluids are filled.
ODI 11219279
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving about 35 mph on a city street when the car suddenly shifted into neutral. I tried to put it back in drive, but it kept shifting back into neutral. Luckily there was enough distance between me and the car behind me was that it didn't result in an accident. I held the gearshift in drive with my right hand and steered with my left until i was able to turn off of the street into a parking lot. I could not…
ODI 11003900
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 55 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but the technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. Seventeen days later, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to another dealer who performed an oil change and checked the tire pressure. One week later, the failure…
Fire reported
ODI 10990887
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
Engine · Exterior Lighting
Head lights turnoff while driven the car any moment at night unable to see the road.car is burning oil too fast with only 70000 miles.
ODI 10968866
Engine · Hybrid Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the gauges randomly flickered on the dashboard, the brake system failed and then the vehicle stalled several times as the failure progressed. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v536000 (engine and engine cooling , hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was taken to an independent…
ODI 10862477
Engine · Power Train
Wife backed vehicle up then shifted to drive .multipal dash warning lights came on. Vehicle was stopped and shut off. An attempt was made to restart the vehicle to move it back to a parked position. The vehicle could not be put back into drive or reverse. Had to manually push the vehicle to a parked position. It was lucky that this took place on our property in front of our residence and not a busy public roadway.…
ODI 10809147
Engine
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - 1 QT PER 1,000 MILES
ODI 10882241
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning, while driving approximately 60 to 70 mph, the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic control module and the electronic water pump failed. The dealer stated that the repair for nhtsa campaign number: 12v536000 (engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system) was performed.…
ODI 10766550
Engine
I thought this vehicle had a waterpump recall...for this model prius and i never got one... Engine overheated and waterpump became broken..
ODI 10763318
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I'm the original owner and do my own regular oil changes at the manufacture specified intervals of 5000 miles. This last time i noticed not much oil coming out of the drain pan, poured it back into an empty oil jug to measure and yes only 1.5 quarts drained out. I haven't seen any smoke or smelled any oil burning and no obvious leaks. I don't run the engine hard or at high speeds (less than half my driving is…
ODI 10763352
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
On may 16, 2015, while driving my second-generation 2007 toyota prius on the freeway, i experienced a sudden loss of power, along with the illumination on the instrument panel of the malfunction indicator light, master warning light and hybrid warning light. I was able to maneuver the car to the side of the road and summon emergency help. A nearby toyota dealership replaced the hybrid inverter water pump, which…
ODI 10734085
Engine
This car leaks oil . I have to put a quart in each time before oil change is due. *tr
ODI 10704880
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
At approximately 65mph a red triangle warning light appeared on the dash panel accompanied by a yellow circle. The parking button was flashing and a pink cartoon car appeared on the display. The car was running fine so i continued till i reached my freeway exit. At the bottom of the exit i had to stop for a red light. The exit is dark and has a sharp curve. Upon stopping the car the transmission locked and the…
ODI 10641851
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on the freeway, suddenly noticed slight jolt and illumination of various warning lights in the instrument panel (check engine, large warning sign, emergency car danger sign, vsc sign). Hybrid system ceased functioning, leading the car to drive using gasoline engine only. Dealership determined hybrid electric water pump was no longer functioning, needed replacement at cost of $570. *tr
ODI 10598883
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I had my car in for 110,000 mile service on april 25. They changed the oil, rotated the tires, installed a new air filter and said that i needed new front brakes and they cleaned and adjusted the back brakes. Yesterday after backing out of the garage the brake light warning light along with the abs and vsc light came on briefly. On interstate 90 nearing downtown cleveland all of these lights came on again along with…
ODI 10586183
Electrical System · Engine
Hybrid battery failed. The battery is hyped as lasting the lifetime of your car. 7 years and 131k is not a lifetime in my opinion. If i lived or bought my car in ca, it would be covered under warranty. Because i live in alabama, it is not. Warranty should be standardized. *tr
ODI 10568524
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling on the highway at 55 mph, the power was lost and the accelerator did not respond to being depressed. The car was steered from the middle lane on a three lane highway to gradually coast into the safety lane off the highway where the brake was used to stop the vehicle. The power button was then depressed and the engine restarted and we reentered the highway. This was the only such incident in seven…
ODI 10524449
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 72 mph, a bright red exclamation point icon illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 56,000.
ODI 10515417
Engine · Service Brakes
I experienced a scary situation with my 2007 prius today. While i was driving all of a sudden the abs brake light and dsc light and (!) light and brake light came on and stayed on. The car also made a loud buzzing noise in the cabin. I pumped the brakes and it was not very responsive. Luckily nobody was around because i felt had i needed to stop on a dime, i probably wouldn't be able to. I looked around online to…
ODI 10504503
Engine · Power Train
Master warning light came on along with vehicle stability control, brake & check engine lights. Took it to my toyota dealer (rice toyota, greensboro, nc). I work 79 miles from home. I called my toyota dealer, a service rep said it was ok to drive as long as the warning lights weren't flashing.diagnostic codes indicated the hybrid converter/inverter was bad, they cleared warning lights, which stayed off. They said it…
ODI 10501380
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
The following described incidents have taken place at least three times with no warning. Upon starting the vehicle there is no instrument panel display which is digital. The vehicle could still be driven. The vehicle's engine would not turn off without making numerous attempts.this has sometimes taken up to 10 min.. Then for whatever reasons after several hours the mentioned malfunctions stop and everything works…
ODI 10497910