2010 Toyota Prius Unknown Or Other Problems
- 72
- 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 72 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- hybrid system · 7 records
- feels like · 6 records
- steering wheel · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 25 |
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Excessive oil consumption starting at 100,000 which worsened. I now have to put a quart of oil every 750-1000 miles in my 2010 prius. No one at toyota will admit this is a problem, albeit there are an extreme amount of these complaints online through different blogs and web sites. Really, we toyota owners bought this car to decrease our carbon footprint...ironic, right?
ODI 10981496
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I along with an alarming amount of others have experienced the 2010 prius begin to burn oil at an alarmingly high rate around 60-80k miles. This is accompanied with an emission into the cabin of noxious fumes during high oil burn rate (heavier acceleration) moments. We have all been told by the dealerships that this is "normal". This has led to burning over a quart of oil every 1000 miles, headaches from the fumes,…
1 injury
ODI 10820477
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Car would not drive, or reverse it shifts to neutral since first week i bought the car in aug 2010. I bought a toyota prius iii 2010 (from the dealership toyota of kearney mesa in san diego) in 2010. The car from the beginning would shift back to neutral when i set it to drive or reverse. I bought the car and am the only owner). After i encounter this, within the week i took it to the dealership where i bought it…
ODI 10811536
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle runs ok and a few minutes later the yellow triangle turns on, as well as the check engine light and the vehicle starts to lose power. After a few more minutes the red steering wheel light comes on along with the "check hybrid system" message and the rest of the lights and the vehicles loses all power and stops. It will normally turn back on but there was one occasion where it didn't and my husband had to…
ODI 10759023
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
This happened twice. The first time i was driving 40mph, the check engine light came on and then the accelerator stopped working. Then the check hybrid system light came on and i guided the car over to the side of the road. The car would start but the accelerator would not function and the (digital) speedometer numbers disappeared. I brought the car to the dealership where they replaced a valve and told me it was…
ODI 10750250
Unknown Or Other
I live in williamsburg, va. It was very humid in williamsburg this summer. The inside of the dashboard has fungus and mold growing in it. I understand that this is a problem with many 2010 priuses. Fungus and mold growing in the dashboard of the car is a major health hazard. I have contacted toyota about this issue and they are not willing to fix it. The fungus and mold are present at all times. The dealer is…
ODI 10783180
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
On may 30, 2015, our home burned to the ground. The firefighters are certain the cause of the fire was my 2010 prius - they know the fire started in the rear of the garage, the only other item in that area was a bicycle. Arson, faulty wiring and accidents were ruled out. Investigations continue, but they have identified an arc between the battery and the relay switch. My homeowners insurance carrier (erie) is trying…
Fire reported
ODI 10809704
Engine · Unknown Or Other
On march 4th 2015 at 8:00 am, my wife was trying to change a parking spot into another about 50 feet away in the same church parking lot. She started the engine and the car was put on drive. Within a fraction of a second, the car accelerated beyond control. She could not steer or stop the car. The car jumped a curb, hit a light pool and landed on a grassy area. Tire marks reveal that the car experienced a sudden…
ODI 10706002
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
On february 27, 2015, our house burned in the middle of the night while we were asleep. The fire started in the near vicinity of the right front headlight of the 2010 toyota prius. The car had been serviced just before the fire on february 25, 2015 at the local toyota dealership. The car was off at the time and the key was not in the car at the time of the fire. While we were sleeping, the car evidently caught fire…
Fire reported
ODI 10760182
Unknown Or Other
Car is using over a quart of oil every 1000 miles and i am being told by dealership that this is normal for these cars
ODI 11044182
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
1 original recall did nothing concerning hitting a pothole and losing brakes for 20 +- feet..result..alway give yourself 20 extra feet and pray. 2 antilock on packed snow or ice results in total lost of brakes..result either drive into a snow bank or go through the red light and pray again. So i guess toyota accepts the fact they choose to give you steering control to save yourself and hope you are not at a railroad…
ODI 10681695
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
The dash display mph and mileage totally went black. Looked it up on the internet and seems like it is a common problem for the 2010 toyota prius. Sounds like toyota use to cover this before this year model, but not now, even though it is still happening. They may have done their dash alittle different, but it is still having the same problem. *tr
ODI 10681133
Unknown Or Other
A recall issued for an electronic component of my vehicle in february 2014. After searching the recall database by my vin, i learned of the recall and made an appointment (march 8, 2014) to have my car serviced by the same dealership where i purchased it (north hollywood toyota, [redacted], north hollywood, ca 91602). When i went to pick up the vehicle, i was told by dealership employees that the recall did not…
ODI 10892882
Unknown Or Other
I received an urgent safety recall notice from toyota re: my 2010 toyota prius brake booster pump assembly (accumulator). At the bottom of the notice there is this information: "if you believe that the dealer or toyota has failed or is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to...(lists several options, including www.safercar.gov)." my corvallis, oregon dealer notified me…
ODI 10542838
Unknown Or Other
Made appointment at fred haas toyota for ect recall pending court action spoke with sparky twyford and service manager that told me they don't know what to do and refused safety inspection or fix to possibility unsafe car mention in the post card notice. I was not pleased because of recent mileage drop and legal notice sent to me. If there should be an accidentg from their negligence of my effort to remedy car, i…
ODI 10506106
Unknown Or Other
2010 prius excessive oil consumption. Using 5 quarts between oil changes is not normal!
ODI 10917742
Unknown Or Other
I was driving with to passengers on the new jersey turnpike at 65 mph when i heard a loud noise from under the car. The plastic front engine cover had come loose and was dragging on the pavement. A aaa mechanic removed the part and the toyota dealer is replacing it at not charge. I think it is a safety defect.
ODI 10408114
Unknown Or Other
2010 toyota prius. Consumer writes in regards to rapid acceleration issues *tgw the consumer wants to know did the investigation into this matter examine the interrelationship between the accelerator, braking system and cruise control. *jb
ODI 10399039
Unknown Or Other
My 2010 prius lurches forward when the brakes are applied and i hit a bump or other uneven surfaces. *tt
ODI 10421586
Unknown Or Other
After approximately 4 oil changes the oil access door breaks off the vehicle. The oil has been changed 9 times in my prius and after 4 oil changes the oil access door has now broken off twice. Each time i heard it break loose like i drove over some debris and i could see it in my rearview mirror go flying across the highway lanes. The oil access door does not have a hinge. It is all plastic and is bent/folded to…
ODI 10397628
Unknown Or Other
2010 toyota prius-while approaching stop light with brakes slightly engaged, left front tire struck a pot hole approximately 15" in diameter and two pavement layers deep. Vehicle brakes got soft and car accelerated briefly for less than one second. Braking then returned to normal feel and acceleration ceased. *tr
ODI 10381080
Unknown Or Other
Gas pedal does not accelerate when foot goes down on it 4 times -- i do not have exact dates 1. Early november, 2010 1 incident 2. January, 2011 2 incidents 3. Unknown unknown 1. Coming down the 405 at the 101 interchange, my gas pedal did not propel my car forward. I coasted to the side, turned off the motor, started again and all was fine. I reported it by phone and got an appt. To have the car checked. The dealer…
ODI 10382388
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
I was making a sharp right turn to pull into a parking space, slowing to a stop. The car suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated forward out of my control. I applied the brakes as hard as i could, with no response. As the car was racing into a tree, i shut off the engine by pushing the power button to off. The car knocked down a tree and came to a stop on top of it.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10411028
Electrical System · Parking Brake · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
True! Gear problem! Remember airbus flipping our of control when they came out with fly by wire? The joy stick gear is default to shift into neutral when normal push bring it in to reverse. No way to put it in neutral. I thought the same thing & was in denial until i realize that its impossible to put it into neutral when thing is speeding out of control. Don't take it lightly- i did bought a 2010 prius just now &…
ODI 10321482
Unknown Or Other
Two occurrences: sudden loss of acceleration without any warning. First time dealership said it was a loose computer connection which they said they tightened and rebooted computer. Second occurence, they say they don't know what happened and have contacted toyota headquarters for advice. Still waiting after 6 days. Concerned about this happening on a very busy freeway. We were on a highway that wasn't that busy and…
ODI 10321599