2011 Toyota Prius Power Train 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 · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
My toyota prius loses power randomly after having the recall fix j0v completed updating the software in inverter. Vehicle stalled 3 times on freeway, highway and off ramp. Dash board lights light up with all warning lights. Vehicle loses power....can drive a mile or so with almost no power...then vehicle shuts down. Dash panel reads check hybrid system conditions are exactly the same as the ze3 warranty enhancement…
ODI 11195556
Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
When breaking and still moving, the car will accelerate momentarily resulting in going faster for a second or two. This happened randomly over the years and may in some instances be related to hitting an irregularity in the road, but i cannot be sure. It has not caused an accident, but is strong enough that it could. I'm a pretty safe driver so tend not to ride on the tail of the car in front of me. I have not kept…
ODI 11203669
Engine · Power Train
Went in to have the spark plugs and 2 coils(cylinders 1 & 2) started shaking, knocking and smoking at the time i picked it up. Check engine light is on and hasn't gone off. The mechanic i take the vehicle to says it is a problem with this model car, trying to determine this, since he stated it is now my head gasket that needs replacing.
ODI 11180311
Power Train
While driving my 2011 prius intermittently changes from drive to neutral. The car continues to roll but slows down. A warning comes up on the screen that the car is in neutral. I can pop the gearshift into drive and it seems fine, and may or may not behave the same way again. This has occurred on the freeway as well as on city streets. There does not seem to be any correlation to acceleration or deceleration or to…
ODI 11156058
Power Train
Was driving on the on the surface street about to get on the freeway and the vehicle would not accelerate the hybrid system light came on.
ODI 11111076
Power Train
THE CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON.
ODI 11110635
Power Train
Came in for concern of the hybrid system light being on
ODI 11110634
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle burned an excessive amount of oil. The contact estimated that it burned a quart of oil per week. The contact called a local dealer (toyota carlsbad, 6020 avenida encinas, carlsbad, ca 92011) and was informed that the vehicle could be taken apart to find the issue, but there was no guarantee that this would remedy the failure. The…
ODI 11051229
Engine · Power Train
Excessive oil consumption. Recently i notice oil pressure low light lights frequently. It used the oil was changed every time the maintenance light come up. About every 5000 miles. Now the low oil pressure comes almost every 1000 miles. The car only has 89k miles.
ODI 10790539
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle would independently shift from drive into neutral after driving for a long distance. The contact restarted the vehicle and it resumed normal function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal were depressed simultaneously, sending the…
ODI 10662026
Power Train · Service Brakes
When braking while the vehicle is going over a bump or depression in the ground, the vehicle lurches forward. Instead of stopping the vehicle seems to accelerate forward. This happens consistently in this setting.
ODI 10875765
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact was driving 55 mph whenm the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into neutral and a warning bell sounded. The failure had since recurred intermittently at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that she may have been inadvertently pressing the parking button. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10432919
Power Train
My 2011 prius ii intermittently goes into reverse when i shift into drive. Approximately 10 times now since beginning. Twice it has gone into drive when i have shifted into reverse.
ODI 10423463
Power Train
New 2011 toyota prius shook violently upon startup. Severe engine noise for 10 seconds until smoothing out after 40 seconds. Dashboard and body panels visibly rattling. Only 970 miles on odometer. Checked internet, and found many others with same problem. Worried about drivetrain damage. *tr
ODI 10393790