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 while driving at various speeds, the radio, turn signals, interior lights and dashboard lights functioned intermittently independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the wiring harness in the vehicle…
ODI 10891649
Electrical System
2010 toyota prius. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall 18v-684. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle experienced a loss of power due to the faulty failsafe driving mode. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle. *js
ODI 11156329
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
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
We purchased the car used from a toyota dealership in spring of 2013. We had never had to replace the headlights until one side had stopped working in may 2015. As we always have done with our vehicles, we went to an auto parts store and bought the correct head lights for our make, year & model. We replaced both of them in may and in august (3 months later), both had gone out with the initial outage having occured…
ODI 10778100
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at night approximately 55 mph, the headlights were very deem and visibility was diminished. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the passenger side low beam headlight was out and two days later the driver side low beam failed. The light bulbs were replaced. The contact mentioned that the low beam headlight bulbs were…
ODI 10746823
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I was driving home from havenlock, nc on us 70, us 258, us 58 and us 264. I noticed that my low beam headlights were very dim making it very hard to see road marking or signs. There is a stretch of us 58 where they are repaving and they are no road marking at all and i could not see where my lane (2 way traffic). I considered this a very serious problem that the headlight are dim and could have led to a very serious…
ODI 10735091
Electrical System
Keeps blowing the low beam on the passenger side , 6 times in 6 months.
ODI 10838725
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
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I recently replaced one of the low beam headlights, only to discover a few weeks later that both of the low beams had burned out. I've never had two headlights burn out at the same time! Tonight i discovered that another of the low beams has burned out. That means that this bulb burned out in less than two months and only about 1000 miles. I am afraid to use my headlights during the daytime for fear that they will…
ODI 10714801
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
After returning to vehicle, low beam headlights failed to properly illuminate. I replaced both bulbs with new ones, and they still fail to cast enough light. The bulbs appear to be on, but are too dim to be effective. *tr
ODI 10676945
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving 45 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be pulled over. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.
ODI 10860324
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
My brakes has always had a weak feel and it would lose stopping power when braking on a bumpy road. Its almost like, the brakes releases when you hit a bump. There are currently two recalls for the 2010 prius but for some reason, my vin number is not included in it. Is there any way we can get the dealer to perform the recall? Its just a software computer update, but i have a feeling they will not do it since my vin…
ODI 11197042
Electrical System
Most prius 2008-2009-2010-2011 they all have a big problem on the multi-information display do not show not thing when the car is cold after 10 or 15 minutes the display show. It's danger because the driver can not see how fast he is driving of if and thing wrong with the car you can not see the display. Most of my friend have this problem. I called the dealer and they say ther is no recall. I try to send a photo…
ODI 10703255
Electrical System
Toyota has issued a warranty enhancement program for certain vehicles to extend the warranty for certain internal malfunctions of the intelligent power module {\9ipm). This warranty is extended for 15 years. In the event this described condition in the enhancement program occur,and, if verified, an appropriate remedy will be performed. However toyota further states, "the warning lights and stored hybrid system…
ODI 10660942
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle was being driven when a smell of smoke was detected. Upon stopping, smoke came from the engine compartment. Within 3 minutes the vehicle started on fire, extending to the roll up garage door. The fire burned the engine compartment, passenger area, garage door and siding before the fire department extinguished. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10659780
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Driving home at night going approximately 40 mph both low beam head lights went out at the same time. Turned on the high beam and they worked ok. Bought new bulbs the next day and installed but did not resolve the problem. *tr
ODI 10650551
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
2010 toyota iv prius: returning home at night in a dark, rural country area of pennsylvania. Windy, two-lane road with frequent opposing traffic. Left front headlight goes out making it very difficult to see with remaining headlight. Switched to high beams which worked ok until opposing traffic appeared and had to switch back to low beam (singular). A dangerous situation with opposing headlights in your eyes and not…
ODI 10648702
Electrical System · Engine · Inverter
The hybrid inverter assembly failed when i tried to accelerate from a stop onto a rural highway. This occurred approximately two months after receiving the motor generator ecu and power management ecu software update that was intended to prevent this type of failure.i was notified of this update/recall in late march 2014 and had the update completed at a authorized toyota service center. *tr
ODI 10617731
Electrical System
My prius was recalled to limit current in the main power inverter as they are failing. These inverters are still failing even after the software modification. Toyota extended the warranty on the inverter as they know it could fail. I don't want to be stranded before they will address the problem!
ODI 11114587
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Was traveling about 65 mph on route [redacted] when red lights come on and car slows to 20 mph.pulle to side of road and called aaa/towed to hartford toyota in hartford ct. First told it was a hybrid battery then told it was the inverter which they said is on back order. Now i,m getting the run around from the main office in california.. Brought car in for a recall on software update in feb 2014 and from what i read…
ODI 10607655
Electrical System
June 2, 2016 two years ago my original headlights finally burned out. Since that time i have been replacing bulbs about every 3 to 4 months, with the last bulbs lasting only 2 months. Once one of the low beams bulbs burns out the other bulb burns out almost immediately. I have joined the prius chat forum and have learned that this is a very common and ongoing complaint. It seems toyota has elected to ignore this…
ODI 10872274
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I was leaving a parking space and exiting the parking area when both headlights went off leaving me in the dark. I pulled over and turned them on and off several times but nothing happened. I had the running lights, the turn signals, the high beams but no low beams. I drove home with my high beams on. I went today and replaced both bulbs then tried the lights again. Nothing. I took the bulbs back and exchanged them…
ODI 10593957
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
One of the headlights (low beam) stopped working sometimes in 2013, then it came back. Over the course of 2013-2014, the front right light went out and i had the light bulb replaced. Then it died again. I replaced both bulbs based on the aftermarket recommendation but the lights are not bright enough. The front left parking light also died twice. Something is screwy with the electrical for the lights. *tr
ODI 10676871
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
(40) fleet 2010 toyota prius. Consumer writes in regards to vehicles headlights malfunction. *smd the consumer stated he had to routinely replace 7-8 headlamps per week on the fleet of 40 vehicles. The dealer informed the consumer the frequent burnout of the bulbs was likely due to wither security officers not properly caring for the vehicle or the vehicles being used more frequently for personal use. Also, the…
ODI 10585924