2010 Toyota Prius Inverter Problems
- 14
- 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
- hybrid system · 8 records
- repaired notified · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- approximate failure · 4 records
- inverter assembly · 4 records
- hybrid inverter · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Inverter
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving 45 mph, the engine, electrical motor power to the brakes, and steering failed without warning. The contact merged to a center lane due to traffic. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a possible failure with the inverter hybrid propulsion system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10861722
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
Inverter
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v053000 (electrical system, hybrid propulsion system). The contact stated that the remedy failed to repair the failure and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the inverter assembly needed to be replaced.…
ODI 10764055
Inverter
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius hybrid. The contact stated while attempting to exit a parking lot, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 45 mph. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the hybrid inverter assembly failed and need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 64,599.
ODI 10622545
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Inverter · Service Brakes
On monday february 24th 2014 my 2010 toyota prius, hybrid inverter failed while i was driving and my car suddenly stopped on the road. I looked on the instrument panel and the check hybrid system was illuminated. The car would not start. I decided to call a toll truck company to take me to the nearest toyota dealer. Once i arrived the service advisor informed me, the 2010 toyota prius has two active safety recalls.…
ODI 10566408
Inverter
2010 toyota prius. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine problems. *smd the consumer stated while driving, she heard a pop and the engine and power stopped. She coasted to the bottom of the hill and the vehicle came to a sudden, full stop. The warning message on the display read, check hybrid system. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer performed a diagnosis, and informed the consumer, the problem…
ODI 10586956
Inverter
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact was driving 75 mph when the vehicle lost power and the contact was unable to accelerate. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off road to a safe area where it was towed to a dealer for inspection. The contact was informed that the inverter module assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The…
ODI 10561778
Inverter
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the hybrid failure warning light illuminated as the vehicle began to lose power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the inverter assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,125. Updated 02/03/2014*lj
ODI 10560263
Engine · Inverter
I was driving 15 mph and all of a sudden the car stalled and stated, "check hybrid system". Stopped the care right away called aaa and took it 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. *tr
ODI 10544665
Inverter
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the hybrid system inventor had to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 114,189. Updated 12/23/13*lj updated 12/24/13
ODI 10551887
Inverter
While traveling on an expressway, during rush hour traffic,every light on the dash board lit up then the car completely died. A message of 'hybrid system failed' showed before it died. There was no slow down or warning. The car was towed to the dealer and the inverter was replaced. *tr
ODI 10542852
Inverter
Letter on behalf of, request assistance in getting toyota to replace a defective inverter on his 2010 toyota prius; this part was previously recalled on earlier models; reply to the cleveland district office *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle shut down, as he was driving on the highway. The consumer was informed the inverter would cost $3,400 to replace.
ODI 10495661
Automatic Transmission · Inverter
On the day prior to the event, the weather was around 55 degrees and misty with occasional light rain. Our 2010 toyota prius iv was parked during most of the day. While driving on interstate 35 in texas going 70 mph, all of a sudden 4 different warning lights illuminated on the dash along with the large rectangular warning message saying "check hybrid system". The vehicle lost power to the wheels, the accelerator…
ODI 10389844