2010 Toyota Prius Electrical System Problems
- 140
- 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 140 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- hybrid system · 19 records
- check hybrid · 14 records
- high beams · 9 records
- head lights · 9 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- software update · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 36 |
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The contact took the vehicle to red macombs toyota (13526 interstate [redacted], san antonio, tx 78249) where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact to take the vehicle back to the…
ODI 11029874
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Water leaking from engine cowel getting into ignition coils which is causing engine to shudder and stop sometimes too. Seems to be a known toyota issue yet not being rectified by manufacturer. Seals seem to allow water to get into the ignition coils hence the issue. Vehicle is stationary when first observed then shuddering and misfiring occurring as vehicle is being driven also leading to loss of power as its being…
ODI 11021849
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the freeway at about 70 mph when the "check hybrid system" light came on and the car lost all power and ability to accelerate. It completely began to descend in speed and within 2 minutes came to a complete shut down. I could have easily been rear ended had i not moved to the side of the freeway as quickly as i did.
ODI 11003313
Electrical System
The spiral cable assembly in the steering wheel has created a short circuit and now the horn no longer works. I am concerned this is a similar problem as other 2010 toyotas experienced and had this same part recalled in 2014 to ensure the airbag would go off appropriately if needed.
ODI 11003281
Air Bags · Electrical System
Airbag warning light illuminates. Toyota service techie's diagnostic showed a disconnected spiral cable. Techie explained that the spiral cable has electrical connections to the driver's airbag module and the driver's air bag would not deploy in an accident. He said i should install a new cable spiral assembly kit (aka "clock spring"), part # 8430747020 at a cost of nearly $1000, including over $700 for the part. I…
ODI 10983573
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I've had two toyota prius in my lifetime, a 2005 and a 2010 toyota prius, both have had the same issue where the engine would eat up all of my oil, i would have an oil change done and less than 2 weeks later i would have to check the oil gauge rod and find that the oil levels were below the bottom line, almost empty! The engine would be burning oil at such an alarming rate that i would repeatedly bring the vehicle…
ODI 10971739
Air Bags · Electrical System
A warning light came on for eps and 30 seconds later it stalled and would not steer or move. I was driving at 6pm on a friday in major traffic
ODI 10956875
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Vehicles low beam lights on driver and passenger side extremely dim for more than six months of driving and when stationary. High beam lights working properly on driver and passenger lights as well as parking and brake lights. All interior lights work properly. I press car's ignition button while pressing down on brake and the car's indicator symbols flash to the display but do not disappear. When it does this i…
ODI 11034133
Electrical System
Both front driver and passenger door motors have went out. Thus happened last year and after further reading it is a common problem with all them. We only have 65,000 miles on this car.
ODI 11010640
Electrical System
On september 10, 2016, while we are driving back to indianapolis from chicago, the left dash screen became dysfunctional and went completely blank. There is no indication of the speed, the amount of gas in the tank, and the condition of the engine. We did not feel safe at all on the way home.on september 13, 2016, we took our vehicle to butler toyota where we purchased it for a checkup. After the diagnostic, the…
ODI 10918776
Electrical System
Speedometer and gas meter electronic display no longer works. It stopped once it was in motion and has not turned back on. Took to dealership and it is not a fuse. Entire digital display panel would have to be replaced. There was a recall for this exact issue up until the 2009 toyota prius models. Car was reviewed at red mccombs toyota, san antonio tx i10-w.
ODI 10949850
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlamp bulbs fail repeatedly in less than 6 months. This happens regardless of bulb brand or model. I have had these professionally installed at multiple shops. Happens on both sides, but the latest is on driver side.
ODI 10872624
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While attempting to start the vehicle, it stalled. While driving various speeds, a clanking noise was heard before the vehicle stalled. The check engine light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic control unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…
ODI 10881894
Electrical System · Service Brakes
I have driven people for a living for over 30 years. I bought a prius because of fuel costs. A month ago while transporting passengers, my power brakes go out and my dash lights up with abs,brake, & traction control warning lights. I take it to the toyota dealer who charges me $111 to tell me i have a brake problem and that it will cost $4418 to fix it. Code # c1391; they recommend replacing the master cylinder; and…
ODI 10882293
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
On 05/25/2016 at about 9am, while in motion at a rate of speed approx 25 mph on a street during construction (don't know if the bumpy road had anything to do with it), the change oil soon light appeared and seconds later all the lights on the dash came on with the message to check the "check hybrid system" . I tried to stop the vehicle and it kept accelerating. I pressed on the breaks really hard and the traction…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10870866
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My headlight caught fire and severely burned my car. I was driving down the road on a city steet and saw a wisp of smoke and pulled over into a store parking lot. I had no warning lights indicating anything was wrong. It began to smoke more, and i cautiously opened the hood to see a fire coming from my drivers side headlight area. Within seconds there was a blaze, and it took 3 fire extinguishers to put it out. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10864923
Electrical System
Electronic door locks continue to fail. I have taken my prius back to toyota two or three times to fix broken electronic door locks. At that time, vehicle was under extended warranty and the cost to replace the electronic door lock was covered. Vehicle is no longer under warranty and toyota is quoting over $400 to fix. The fact that this continues to happen (and to different doors) leads me to believe there is a…
ODI 10870093
Electrical System · Power Train
Vehicle lost power, stalled while driving at highway speed; "check hybrid system" displayed on dash; required replacement of inverter and intelligent power module
ODI 10870349
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving at 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v053000 (electrical system, hybrid propulsion system); however, the remedy failed to…
ODI 10845634
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Inverter
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical system fried the inverter and shut down the entire system. The contact stated that the software was an ongoing issue and overheated the inverter, which caused the engine to shut off and the vehicle to completely stop. The…
ODI 10907999
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the temperature gauge began to indicate hot. The contact stated that the temperature warning light illuminated and the vehicle emitted smoke. The vehicle was parked and diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who stated that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made…
Fire reported
ODI 10825797
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Check hybrid system car shuts off and can not restart, tried system reset per manual but would not clear hybrid. Towed to dealer, dtc code p3004-800, tech said this was the only code, had recall eoe reflash 04-14-2014 ipm extended 15 years. Car was in motion per wife. (it had been raining) the dtc p3004-800 power cable malfunction
ODI 10816757
Electrical System
Both headlights (low beam) go out at the same time. No apparent issue with the fuses. Replacement bulbs experience a shorter than expected (approx. 6 weeks) life before burning out again.
ODI 10809227
Electrical System
My cars low beam headlights fail quite often; sometimes lasting less than two weeks. At other times, the bulbs put out very little light. The failures most often happen when the lights are first turned on, or when switching between high and low beam.
ODI 10808533
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Headlights continue to burn out. We have changed one or both headlights at least six times since may 2015. This happens unexpectedly, going down the road at night one or both headlights will burn out. When you change them, will last a couple weeks to months. Very scary when going down a two lane back country road at night. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Crash reported
ODI 10808076