ToyotaPrius2009
  1. Toyota Prius
  2. Problems
  3. 2009
  4. Suspension

2009 Toyota Prius Suspension Problems

5
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 5 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 15, 2018 · 128,000 miles

    Air Bags · Body · Suspension

    Maybe related to takata recall: we did not receive a recall, however our car skid into a tree and had significant front end damage, however no airbags deployed. Was going 25 mph on a suburban residential st during a mixed snow/sleet storm. Slight curve and slightly downhill. The brakes were not applied as they could have made it worse. Car sped up into the skid totalling the car with $11,000 damage. We have been…

    Crash reported

    ODI 11154396

  • November 11, 2014 · 68,440 miles

    Body · Steering · Suspension

    While inching slowly into a parking spot, vehicle suddenly accelerated at full speed to jump over the parking barrier. Wheels were turned slightly to right, so car veered right and stopped as it high-centered on the barrier, just behind front wheels. No injuries- driver & child in back were buckled. Witnessed by many pedestrians who ran to assist. One witness said the same thing happened in her prius, but toyota was…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10683826

  • June 5, 2013 · 48,000 miles

    Suspension

    I noticed a strange noise on the right side of the car, which was getting louder every day. Took to a dealer, and i was told that my right strut and strut mount crashed and needed a replacement. They also told me that the other front strut needed a replacement. I am only driving normal roads. *tr

    ODI 10524264

  • December 9, 2009 · 5 miles

    Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. While driving various speeds, the contact drove over a slight road bump and the vehicle suddenly lifted into the air. The failure recurred whenever the contact traveled over a road bump. The vehicle taken to an authorized dealer numerous times for the failure and they were unable to locate a problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure…

    ODI 10482045

  • March 30, 2009 · 100 miles

    Suspension

    Purchased a 2009 toyota prius. After a week, i started to notice serious issues in keeping the vehicle tracking straight, especially at highway speeds. Brought vehicle to dealer twice and was told there was no issue. Decided to bring vehicle to another toyota dealer and was told that alignment was definitely off. Issue was fixed, but has come back. *jb

    ODI 10306161