2008 Toyota Prius Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel gauge · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel gauge for my 2008 toyoto prius recently became inaccurate and it was determined defective according to the toyoto dealership, which required me to spend $1,115 to have it and its gas tank replaced. I wrote toyoto on june 24, 2017 asking that they reimburse me for the defect. When they failed to respond i called toyoto customer experience center, who told me that they would not reimburse me because the…
ODI 11014328
Fuel System, Gasoline
I normally get about 450 miles out of one 11.9 gallon tank. Recently, i discovered my fuel gauge light going off at 300 miles. When i filled up my tank it only took 7 gallons, leaving 5 gallons that should have been in the tank. After filling it up, fuel gauge light went off just below 300 miles. When i took my vehicle in for an oil change i asked about it thinking there was something wrong with my fuel sensor. I…
ODI 10438473
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. While driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle stalled. The contact stated the fuel system warning light illuminated immediately before the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated the owner's manual indicated that when the fuel system warning light illuminated the vehicle should have had at least 3 gallons of fuel left. A tow truck appeared on the scene to deliver more fuel…
ODI 10399307
Fuel System, Gasoline
Incorrect fuel gauge/rubber bladder caused the engine to shutdown while traveling down the interstate. Gauge showed 2 bars 5 minutes before the engine shutdown. *tr
ODI 10454201
Fuel System, Gasoline
On 7/26/10 i purchased 2008 certified toyota prius. I didn't receive car until 7/28/10. I took the car back to dealership on 7/29/10 because the inside cabin smells like gas after the car is turned on for about 5 minutes. Dealership confirmed that it did smell like gas and it was dangerous to drive. Currently toyota is looking at cause of problem. I fear this car might be a dangerous combination of high power…
ODI 10346409
Fuel System, Gasoline
On 7/26/10 i purchased 2008 certified toyota prius. I didn't receive car until 7/28/10. I took the car back to dealership on 7/29/10 because the inside cabin smells like gas after the car is turned on for about 5 minutes. Dealership confirmed that it did smell like gas and it was dangerous to drive. Currently toyota is looking at cause of problem. I fear this car might be a dangerous combination of high power…
ODI 10346408
Fuel System, Gasoline
2008 toyota prius: refueling started to become a problem at 35,000 miles. Tank would not refill completely and gas is "burped" out tank. Very frustrating refueling because gas hose clicks off repeatedly even though tank is not full. Typically tank will take an additional 2 gallons of fuel after the first time it clicks "full". It takes 5 minutes to put in last 2 gallons and then fuel bubbles up and pours out of…
ODI 10360036
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
S10 appropriate handling-letter to the secretary from re toyota problems *tgw the consumer stated the brakes made a noise. According to the dealer, there may have been rust on the rotors, due to lack of driving. The vehicle was not getting proper gas mileage and the gas motor made a lot of noise.
ODI 10327453
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2008 toyota prius gas pedal stuck and pushed forward against my control, and i slammed my foot on the brake and gas pedal at same time and it stopped. I am reportint this to the toyota dealer at priority toyota in chesapeake virignia right now and they said because they can not reproduce the incident they can't do anything, but for me to call toyota [redacted] and report it, i did, and talked with a…
ODI 10310837
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
On 31 december 2009 my 08 prius was slowed down prior to turning into a driveway, when it suddenly accelerated. It went out of control and crashed into trees and a powerpole. The floor mat, that according to toyota is supposed to cause this, was properly attached to the pegs in the floor, and in proper place even after the crash recently, on 6 april, 2010, i again experienced a sudden unexplained acceleration when…
Crash reported
ODI 10318464
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. While the vehicle was traveling at a speed of 55 mph the contact noticed that the check engine light appeared on the dashboard, moments later the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the fuel tank being empty. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 35,000.
ODI 10318380
Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2008 toyota prius has a defective fuel tank. I can't reliably fill it up or rely on the fuel gage to determine endurance. Running out of fuel in the left lane on a busy highway is a major safety hazard for myself and other drivers on the road. *tr
ODI 10280947
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota prius, 2008, involved in accident , august 13, 2009 when it accelerated rapidly out of control after being at a stop sign for 4 minutes stopped in a line of traffic, hitting car in front and being very difficult to bring to a stop. Went from 0 to 45 mph very quickly and hard to stop .toyota has not responded to complaint or my insistence that it be fixed. Was deemed by judge who heard the appeal of ticket to…
Crash reported
ODI 10308336
Fuel System, Gasoline
2008 prius, can not fill gas tank without continuous stops and starts, and then fuel percolates out of the tank, onto shoes and ground. Very unsafe. Can cause fire. This is due to defective "rubber bladder gas tank". Dealers can not fix. *tr
ODI 10262756
Fuel System, Gasoline
Over period of several weeks car would refuse to accept fuel. Stated capacity is over 11 gallons. Vehicle has never taken more than 9 gallons to fill up at an indicated empty point (1 bar on fuel gauge). Car would not accept fuel without burping fuel all over the side of the car and pavement surrounding. Each successive fill up would require less fuel before burping at fuel cutoff from pump. Toyota claimed that i…
ODI 10269016
Fuel System, Gasoline
Gas tank does not operate as advertised and poses a potentially very serious problem for consumers who run out of gas or can't refill the tank as advertised. The gauge does not appear to work accurately and does not truly reflect the amount of gas remaining or the consumption of gas. *tr
ODI 10246300
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel gauge on my prius registered 3 gallon fuel remaining (according to the owners' manual). I ran out of fuel on a busy expressway without warning. Fortunately, i was not hit. I was towed to a toyota dealership who informed me that the prius gas tank is a plastic bag and the fuel gauge does not register correctly. I asked what toyota was doing about this. I was told that they were "looking into it". That was…
ODI 10311950
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge and fuel tank report lower than expected values which lead to miscalculated trips between fill ups. On the first day, the tank reported full at around 11gallons. The second time of filling up, i could only fill up 8 gallons because the fuel pump sensor would stop at the gas station. The third, and fourth time would only allow me to put in 6 gallons, and 4 gallons. This makes it extremely inaccurate in…
ODI 10236157
Fuel System, Gasoline
I own a 2008 prius. The fuel gauge does not work at all and the dealer has told me it's a function of the bladder gas tank. I cannot fill the tank because it will not take enough fuel before the pump shuts off. This is a common problem i am told now by other owners. Toyota should tell people before they buy the car. I have less then 1000 miles on the car now. *tr
ODI 10236453
Fuel System, Gasoline
The first time this happened was approximately 3 weeks after purchasing my new '08 prius. I was attempting to fill my nearly empty gas tank, when the gas nozzle clicked off after about 2 seconds of filling. I repeatedly tried to continue filling only to have the nozzle repeatedly click off without filling any further. I would squeeze the handle, a little gas would go into the car and the nozzle would click off.…
ODI 10247459
Fuel System, Gasoline
I recently returned from a 2,[redacted] trip that began in woodland wa. During this trip, we filled up in ashland ore on our way to reno nv. Ore requires that an attendant do this and off we went, next gas fill up was to have been reno! We headed east, turned off i-5 and onto hwy 89 and switched drivers. After only 83 miles, the gas tank showed that there was less than 1/2 a tank. Luckily we had not missed mccloud…
ODI 10229666
Fuel System, Gasoline
2008 toyota prius, is advertised to have an 11.9 gallon gas tank - yet when you fill it up it will only take 7 gallons. The dealer says that they cannot fix it. I am uncomfortable with a gas tank that does not work properly and i feel this is a serious safety issue. *tr
ODI 10258065