2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid Propulsion System Problems
- 8
- 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 8 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- hybrid system · 6 records
- check hybrid · 5 records
- warning indicator · 4 records
- indicator illuminated · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Hybrid Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and could not be restarted. In addition, the check hybrid system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to toyota of redlands (located at [redacted], redlands, ca 92374, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the fuel gauge was inoperable, which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 11196686
Engine · Hybrid Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle shook and smoke emitted through the vents of the vehicle coming from the engine. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later taken to an…
Fire reported
ODI 11152617
Hybrid Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v684000 (hybrid propulsion system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Stevens creek toyota ([redacted], san jose, ca 95129, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11164643
Electrical System · Hybrid Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power. The check hybrid system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to toyota of greenville located at [redacted], greenville, sc where it was diagnosed as an ipm failure and the inverter would need to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v053000 (hybrid propulsion…
ODI 11056741
Engine · Horn · Hybrid Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. Each time the vehicle was driven, it shook, stalled, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the contact had to depress the brake pedal with excessive pressure for the brake lights to illuminate. Also, the horn failed to function. The vehicle was taken to south bay toyota (located at 18416 s western ave, gardena, ca 90248, [redacted]), but was not…
ODI 11171844
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Hybrid Propulsion System
I was driving approximately 35 mph and all of a sudden the car stalled and stated, "check hybrid system". Stopped the car right away called my insurance company for emergency road service and had the car towed to a toyota facility where they diagnosed the problem as a failed inverter, which is part of the hybrid system. This is a safety issue and must be addressed. If i had been on a freeway or in heavy traffic, i…
ODI 10712907
Engine · Hybrid Propulsion System · Steering
About a mile after having entered the freeway as i was merging towards the carpool lane the car shut off in the number three lane.the dashboard displayed the message, "check hybrid system", and would not respond. My speed was approximately 65 mph when this occurred. I immediately pressed on the brake but the car was not slowing down as it normally does. When i finally got over to the number 1 lane, i entered the…
Crash reported
ODI 10621591
Hybrid Propulsion System · Power Train
Making a right turn at 15 mph and upon pressing gas pedal to accelerate after completing turn, power is reduced to 'limp home mode' at 10 mph. Check hybrid system message appears on center console. 1 mile later the vehicle loses all power and will not restart. Emergency towed to nearest toyota dealership. Inverter on backorder from los angeles warehouse and estimate is 3 weeks to replace. Retail price of inverter…
ODI 10588237