2011 Toyota Prius Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 7
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was making a left turn at a very busy los angeles intersection and during needed acceleration to turn, the prius lost power for a full second and then power came back slowly and i barely made it through the intersection, a t bone collision was imminent, and i missed getting hit by inches. All the warning lights on the dash illuminated and i was frazzled. The hybrid battery was 2/3 rds full at the time. There have…
ODI 11269305
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving at ca freeway speed (65mph) the car goes limp. The accelerator fails to work and even flooring the vehicle makes no difference. At this point the speed of the vehicle decreases and i have to immediately pull to the shoulder. The "check hybrid system" alert shows on the dash and also electric power steering and check engine light. This issue has been going on for the past year and i have taken it to…
ODI 11242826
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
In motion while accelerating past a slower car. Heard and felt a pronounced thump and lost engine power on busy local thoroughfare. Moved to a turn lane and stopped. Multiple dashboard lights and "check hybrid system" on led display. Power off car, and back on twice and got the same error on display. Found that car could move on ev power and i got it into a safer location at an adjacent parking lot. Had vehicle…
ODI 11141949
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Toyota after 2 months has not resolved this issue/recall. Since that i have to stop to share my car on turo and i'll have a lost of income. I'm asking for a compensation
ODI 11156577
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a fracture in the fuel tank that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that this was a global recall (toyota/australia: fuel suction plate), but was…
ODI 10906450
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
My car hesitates to stop or slow down when brakes are applied driving over a pothole, slick surface, metal road cover or a manhole. Instead of slowing/stopping, the car seems to eject forward. I took it to the dealership where i bought my car and drove with a service tech and he said in over 20 years of his experience, he's never seen this. I tried to explain that this car (and technology with regenerative braking)…
ODI 10573372
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
On april 3 2012 we drove our 2011 toyota prius to a full and complete stop at a stop sign in a residential neighborhood. While we were stopped, the car surged forward approximately 5 feet before coming to a stop. My wife, who as driving looked down to check that her foot was on the brake. While staring at her foot squarely on the brake, the car surged forward again about 3 feet. The car then surged forward again…
ODI 10460127