2008 Toyota Prius Hatchback/Liftgate Problems
- 6
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Hatchback/Liftgate
The hatchback lift has deteriorated and no longer works. The toyota service representative quoted me $570 to replace it, stating it could pose an electrical system safety issue. No damage has occurred and since it is keyless ... How does this happen? The clear coat has degraded only on the piece of metal that encloses the hatchback's lift mechanism and started flaking about the same time that i noticed it was…
ODI 10663239
Hatchback/Liftgate · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The latch handle on the hatchback has "melted" for lack of a better word. The handle has become gooey and leaves a black residue on my fingers every time i open the hatchback. Because of this problem, the handle is harder to use, making it more trying to open the trunk. *tr
ODI 10611267
Hatchback/Liftgate
The rear hatch release button/cover has disintegrated into a mush of black gooey material that turns my hands black. I have read that many other people have had this issue but that there has not yet been a recall. It doesn't seem reasonable that a 6 year old car should have this happening to many people. Clearly it was a defective part to begin with. *tr
ODI 10626162
Hatchback/Liftgate
The rear hatch latch rubber cover has melted, making it difficult to open the door.
ODI 10538635
Hatchback/Liftgate
The lift gate's problematic opening, has caused the latch and the body part that it is attached, to break away from the vehicle. *js
ODI 10455512
Hatchback/Liftgate
Rear liftgate rubber guard has become melted and gooey causing intermittent back liftgate door look issues. I need to replace just the rubber piece. *tr
ODI 10534976