2011 Toyota Prius Visibility Problems
- 5
- 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
- actual light · 4 records
- light source · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting · Visibility
Starting on/about february 1st, 2011, any point source of light (i.e., traffic signal, headlight, taillight) viewed through the front windshield creates an optical effect of multiple images. The effect typically manifests as a triple image when the light is viewed from a distance -- one false image, each above and below the actual light. As the light source is approached, the images converge on the center (actual)…
ODI 10448023
Visibility
Starting on/about 12 october 2011, any point source of light (i.e., traffic signal, headlight, taillight) viewed through the front windshield creates an optical effect of multiple images, somewhat like viewing the light through a prism. The effect typically manifests as a quintuple image when the light is viewed from a distance -- two false images each above and below the actual light. As the light source is…
ODI 10443927
Visibility
Tl- the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact stated that the side windows would become extremely foggy and the contact was unable to utilize the side-view mirrors when needed. The contact would have to open the windows in an attempt to clear the windows but to no avail. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised that the failure was not considered a safety defect and that they would be unable…
ODI 10441538
Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact stated that in foggy or rainy weather conditions, condensation would build on each window, preventing the contact from seeing the roadway. The contact stated that the defroster would not clear the windows. She also tried opening the windows to allow the condensation to evaporate but to no avail. The dealer was contacted and advised that repairs could not be made…
ODI 10436840
Unknown Or Other · Visibility
Rear visibility seriously hampered because no camera installed in vehicle. Toyota motor car company knows from experience the serious safety & financial consequences of not addressing a safety issue & a camera providing the driver rear visibility could dramatically save the life of person(child) at rear of vehicle. It is to be noted toyota installed camera in the prius only when navigation sys. Is purchased.
ODI 10393328