2008 Toyota Prius Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 19
- 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 19 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- water pump · 5 records
- combination meter · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The cryptocurrency industry has spawned a frenzy of hybrid battery energy theft. My combination meter spikes and reduces down a deficit in fuel, insight of other vehicles driving close enough to extract power from the rear battery cells. Every time i re-fuel the combination meter re-calibrates fhe fuel and electric level. I lose 5 to 20 percent of that level once it has calibrates, every time.
ODI 11244586
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gauge and fuel sensor doesn't work in the 2008 prius touring that i just purchased on july 09, 2019. The dealership that i purchased it from did not inform me of this issue at all. Now i see that this exact issue is happening to a lot of these particular year models. The reset for the faulty readings doesn't work either... Please do a recall for this issue!!! I am on disability and can not afford to pay for…
ODI 11232042
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel cell (rigid gas tank has a bladder inside). Toyota published technical service bulletin in 2008, concerning the failure of gas tank. The inner bladder can deform. The 10 gallon tank no longer accepts total volume of gas. 05/2019, and my 08 prius accepts only 3.8 gallons of gas at a full fill-up. Gauge quickly advances from full mark to six cells, then 3 and at 182 miles between full, the warning empty lamp…
ODI 11243145
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Second generation toyota prius (model years 04-09, an estimated 669,700 vehicles, toyota highlander 06 ~66,200 vehicles (and lexus models~196,000 vehicles) have a known defective brake power booster known as brake actuator assembly. Toyota published tsb 0032-16. The brakes fail. Toyota denied to remove the known faulty part in 2016 because the part had not established symptoms yet and vehicle was over 175,000 miles.…
ODI 11243156
Fuel/Propulsion System
When the vehicle stopped at the traffic light then it turns go, the prius doesn't speed up even when you press on gas pedal, it hesitates to move for awhile before it picks up the speed which is a hazard.
ODI 11139411
Fuel/Propulsion System
Inverter cooler water pump failed during normal interstate driving speed (70 mph).
ODI 11118374
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
This is a ridiculously dangerous car. The push button system for starting is extremely dangerous for kids. My wife loads my three year old in the prius with her keys in her bag. The older son who is five likes cars and jumps in the drivers seat at the base of our driveway on the hill where he can start the car since she is within 10-15 feet of the car.
ODI 11112745
Fuel/Propulsion System
After starting the car i put the car into drive and the transmission pops right into neural after moving forward slightly. I attempted this several times. I was able to use the car by holding the shifting lever manually in the drive position. After i drive the car that way for 10 or 15 min. It works as intended. This happens about every couple months. This happens right after starting car when the car is wanted up…
ODI 11109652
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
When vehicle is turned on, instrument cluster also known as the combination meter, fail to turn on. This issue is very concerning due to the overall computer controlled functions of this vehicle. The speedometer, trip meter, odometer and other functions are not functioning due to the failure of the combination meter. Functions that are considered safety items such as the power brakes, power steering, anti lock brake…
ODI 10978840
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
I was in a parking lot and turned my car into a parking space. As i slowed my car to bring it to a stop, applying the brake, the car accelerated on its own and crashed into a railing at the head of the parking space. Although i pushed the brake all the way to to floor, i could not stop the car. The car hit at such a speed that it broke a solid wood railing at the front of the parking space. My car was declared a…
Crash reported
ODI 10909656
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was in an automobile accident in feb of 2015 i hot another vehicle going approximately 15mph no air bags were deployed and the police officer and body shop both were surprised no air bags deployed. I'm curious if this was due to a fault you airbag and luckly i wasn't seriously injured. My dash computer sensor went out in 2015, causing me to not be able to read an odometer, speedometer, etc. I had this part…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11079898
Fuel/Propulsion System
While in the line for a car wash, i released the brake to move forward. Upon applying the brake to stop, the prius accelerated causing me to slam on the brake. My wife experienced a similar incident with the same prius several months later while in a parking lot. She applied the brake at a very slow speed and the car accelerated forward causing her to also slam on the brakes. *tr
ODI 10640304
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving,no more gas power,warning lights on,vsc too.throttle response was not working,turned off the car for few minutes and restarted it,it worked for a short while and did it again... Toyota oakland said i needed to replace the engine throttle body.$1600!!! One month after the warranty wore off. *tr
ODI 10548935
Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
2008 prius headlamps intermittent hid problem. This is a known and common problem with toyota prius 2004-2009. No recall for it that i am aware of, however they light will go out randomly. The cost of repair can been extreme. Toyota was sued for this, but did not make an official recall (http://www.girardgibbs.com/toyota-prius/). When driving my lights will go out for no reason. Turn the switch off and back on will…
ODI 10546764
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My car had hesitation issues since shortly after i bought it. It would bog down, and almost die in traffic. I would lose speed on the hwy/road & nearly get hit. Previously, the dealer replaced the gas tank because its "bladder" was bad @ 54,057 miles on 08/05/2011. The factory split the cost on this repair (which appears to occur more than they are admitting). The performance improved for a little while, but there…
ODI 10502447
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
On 09/01/10, we took our 2008 prius in because there were two times the car didn't stop when we used the brakes. I told the service manager, the car was accelerating on its own. It was scary and i feared an accident. After they worked on the car, i was told that it was the floor mats that interfered with the accelerator pedal. It didn't make sense to me because i had to put my foot under the pedal to raise it up…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10585814
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
On 09/01/10, we took our 2008 prius in because there were two times the car didn't stop when we used the brakes. I told the service manager, the car was accelerating on its own. It was scary and i feared an accident. After they worked on the car, i was told that it was the floor mats that interfered with the accelerator pedal. It didn't make sense to me because i had to put my foot under the pedal to raise it up…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10585813
Fuel/Propulsion System
I only can put 4 gallons of gas in my prius. Toyota say it is ok. *tr
ODI 10496204
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving my 2008 prius on highway and warning light came on. In 2 minutes all power gone and i have had to towed to the dealer. They said, water pump failed and because of that hybrid inverter fried. Car was out of guaranty and there was no recall about water pump. I paid nearly $5.000.00 for water pump and hybrid invertor. I have seen there is a recall about water pump now. Is there any way i can get my money…
ODI 10622179