2007 Toyota Prius Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 10
- 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 10 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Our daughter was driving our 2007 toyota prius to work in the dark in rush hour on the highway, driving straight, at highway speed, in los angeles, and the instrument panel instantly blacked out, with the car completely dead and halted. It could not even be shifted into neutral! The car stopped right in the middle of the highway. She called 911, and a wrecker was dispatched to lift the car off the freeway.…
ODI 11302378
Fuel/Propulsion System
The prius' charcoal canister has failed, triggering repeated "check engine" light warnings. This seems to be an issue prompting a recall of other 2007 priuses, like mine, but toyota says my vehicle isn't covered. See: https://paultan.org/2016/06/29/toyota-charcoal-canister-recall/ https://www.just-auto.com/news/airbag-and-carbon-canister-recalls-for-29m-toyota-vehicles_id170365.aspx…
ODI 11075664
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge not reading properly in car. Car label states 11.9 gallon capacity in fuel tank. Gas gauge shows one bar of gas left in car, but it takes only six gallons of gas to fill up automobile. This misleading gas gauge means drivers do not know what the true reading of gas is remaining in their fuel tanks which could lead to the car running out of fuel in the wrong place at the wrong time. This occurs when the…
ODI 10865573
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
I have owned two 2007 toyota prius. Both have been totaled due to what i believe is a failure of the hybrid drivetrain to disengage during emergency braking. First 2007 prius, purchased new in 2007. On dec 9, 2009, to avoid a collision, i fully pressed the brakes with full force however the prius continued to propel forward. I should easily have been able to stop the vehicle in time. As it continued to propel…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10823988
Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle only has 110k miles on it. Check engine starting going on when accelerating on uphill. Full up gas tank & light would go off. Then check engine would go on when low gas level. Told to change gascap. Did not resolve issue. Filling pulled codes it was catalytic converter. Part cost $1700.00 for part alone for a part that is suppose to last lifetime of car.
ODI 10821846
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
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving home last night and various warning lights came on. Within a short time the vehicle lost all power (entered a failsafe mode) and the hybrid system shut down while i was driving. The result was a complete loss of power and the vehicle came to a stop in traffic. I was close to the curb and turned on my emergency flashers. Called a tow truck and will take this to the dealer. I called toyota customer…
ODI 10644563
Fuel/Propulsion System
Master warning light, brake warning light (yellow) and vehicle stability control warning light came on with one beep when vehicle stopped at traffic light. Proceeded to friend's house (approximately 2 miles) and made appointment with toyota dealer for following morning. In morning car would start but not go into drive. Ready light not on. Car towed to dealer. Code checker scan codes p0aa6, 526 and 613. "transaxle…
ODI 10616528
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle would suddenly shut off without warning. The contact discovered that the vehicle was out of fuel although the fuel gauge indicated that 1/2 tank of fuel was present. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 10691720
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
I have owned two 2007 toyota prius. Both have been totaled due to what i believe is a failure of the hybrid drivetrain to disengage during emergency braking. This report is regarding the first vehicle. I have filed a separate report for the second vehicle which i still have in my possession. First 2007 prius, purchased new in 2007. On dec 9, 2009, to avoid a collision, i fully pressed the brakes with full force…
Crash reported
ODI 10823998