1. Toyota Prius
  2. Problems
  3. 2010
  4. Visibility

2010 Toyota Prius Visibility Problems

7
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.

What owners report

  • auto dimming · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi5
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 23, 2013 · 65,000 miles

    Body · Visibility

    Overhead console sunglass holder cover will not close due to latch stuck inside. Only repeated pressing of black spring button will release latch to catch and close cover lip. *tr

    ODI 10531520

  • January 3, 2012

    Visibility

    The autodim rearview mirror does not reduce glare from headlight of cars behind my car. Autodim functionality is not affected by turning the autodim feature on or off (it is the same either ways). The only option i have to prevent glare hitting my eyes is to turn the mirror away so i do not see anything. Toyota customer service says that i should have it checked by the dealership. The dealership shines a flashlight…

    ODI 10451211

  • October 15, 2010 · 2,000 miles

    Visibility

    The rear window on 2010 toyota prius , while driving at night,generates the vertical light bars attached to the source of light , ex: headlight of the following vehicle, thus image of the cars traffic on the busy highway is totally distorted by the presence of the these unwarranted light effects. This defect introduces the safety issue while driving in heavy traffic, the driver is presented with the light effects…

    ODI 10383132

  • August 5, 2010 · 10,000 miles

    Visibility

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated the rearview mirror was hanging two inches lower than normal rearview mirrors and was obstructing the drivers view of the roadway to the right. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the rearview mirror design was newer and they were unable to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 10,000.

    ODI 10416651

  • August 5, 2010 · 32 miles

    Visibility

    I purchased a 2010 prius level 4. Included in this package is an auto dimming rear view mirror with homelink. The auto dimming function does not work properly. It seems to be very distance dependent. There is a narrow focal range that the sensor reacts to. If a vehicle is to close or to far away the auto dimming function does not really dim very much. Considering how low the vehicle is this is incredible annoying…

    ODI 10392717

  • February 2, 2010 · 5,000 miles

    Equipment · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Navigational System(Global Positioning System) · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Visibility

    I bought a toyota prius v 2010. I have complained to toyota about the braking system. I am also filling a formal complaint with nhtsa. Also the back auto dimming mirror doesnt work properly. They cant find a fix. Lane keep assist works really poorly. I would say i doesnt work! Also bluetooth systems doesnt work properly. There is a delay in answering the call. *tr

    ODI 10305484

  • August 19, 2009 · 3,000 miles

    Visibility

    Windshield has been cracked twice in my new 2010 prius due to design flaw. The edge of the glass on the sides are exposed. *tr

    ODI 10308508