2012 Toyota Prius Unknown Or Other Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
I switched into neutral and pushed the park button to park. I leaned forward to grab my wallet and felt the car accelerating over the parking curb. I immediately slammed the brakes and the car accelerated into a building. I am fortunate to be alive because if the airbag would have activated, i would have broke my neck.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11301244
Unknown Or Other
The lining on the deflector rubber gasket/seal of the sunroof has been deteriorating. I have heard from many other prius iii owners that this is a common defect for the 2010-2013 year models. I believe it if is this common, toyota should be responsible for replacing it.
ODI 11302492
Unknown Or Other
I have a recall on my prius for software and it says on your site that if i have a problem with my invertor they should fix it or repair it for free my car had this problem 1 week ago and my invertor failed and i went to toyota today they gave me an appointment today and they said they contacted toyota japan and the recall got rejected for the invertor part they said i should fix my invertor first then they will do…
ODI 11220809
Unknown Or Other
Nhtsa recall #18v-684 i was driving on the street when cheq hibrid sistem sign came on, after i got this masage, i did drove for a while til stop on a safe place, when turning it back on with the break pedal pushed, the sistem did not get a ready light, which means able to move, so i called aaa (a towing service). We went to a west covina toyota dealer. The service man manny told me it maybe is about the recall on…
ODI 11218425
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Problem with braking system involving, the other day the car was on and suddenly three (3) warning lights came on: brake light, abs light and traction control light. There is also now a pumping sound coming from under the interior of the dash (on it at least sounds that is where it's coming from. The car has 151,428 miles on it. I've included pictures of the current eror code, mileage and dash lights that are on.
ODI 11165756
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
I just want to know where to go to get checked for recalls i received
ODI 11139646
Unknown Or Other
I was driving on the freeway, about 65 mph, going to work on 06/12/18 at approximately 9:45 am arizona time. All of a sudden i heard a loud bang (explosion) and looked around my car. I noticed in my rear view mirror black glass flying off the roof of my car. There were other cars around me but no trucks or semi's. I cautiously changed lanes until i could pull off the freeway. When i got out of my car i looked at the…
ODI 11101540
Unknown Or Other
Received a warning check hybrid system - it was code poa93. Ended getting the inverter pump and radiator replaced do to this code. Appears to be a known issue with toyota with there prius's. The car died rolling into a toyota dealer.
ODI 11092588
Unknown Or Other
Took my car into dealership because of a noise it would make when i started to brake and when i was stopped at a light. The car would also vibrate and shake. The dealership told me the abs actuator needed to be replaced which would cost over 4 grand! I couldn't believe it. I'm scared to drive the car now.
ODI 11092318
Unknown Or Other
I own a 2012 toyota prius. On the dashboard the brake light, the abs light, and the traction control light are all on. In addition to the warning lights the brake accumulator pump is constantly buzzing without ever stopping. I took the car to our local dealer and i was told that it is a leaky accumulator pump defect. I was also told that this is not a ware and tear item and that it is in fact a faulty item from the…
ODI 11083101
Unknown Or Other
Excessive oil consumption. When i checked the oil level before the next scheduled oil change, i found no oil on the dipstick. On my last oil change, i was not told i had a problem with my oil consumption. Had to buy oil in a hurry as i did not want to drive the car without oil.
ODI 11042272
Unknown Or Other
2012 toyota prius has been consuming large amounts of oil since 89000 miles. Dealer completed an oil consumption test, of course if passed. Dealer stated rave4's and camry's have had same issue and they issue recalls. Toyota has yet to accept responsibility and replace the pistions to correct the oil consumption.
ODI 10991143
Unknown Or Other
The design of both honda accord and toyato prius, and likely othernew model cars, makes it very difficult to see when backing up. The back up camera is placed such that it is easily covered with road debri (dirt and snow) so it often useless. The deisgn of windows, seat and camera do not sufficiently allow one to see over ones left shoulder. Perhaps this is more because i am barely 5'1:" and the car's safety forbids…
ODI 10958589
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Door locking mechanism, security issue, vehicle will not lock due to faulty lock actuator--- may effect other actuators. Vehicle stationary and on start up for motion.
ODI 10896159
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
My prius was just fine then one day it stalled while i was driving in the middle of the free way. I took my vehicle in to elmore toyota in westminster, ca, they found it had a failed inverter and it was still covered under warranty. It took 2 weeks for them to fix it, but when they returned my car, the slip indicator was now on and would not turn off. They claim it was like that prior to the failed inverter, this…
ODI 11155888
Unknown Or Other
My passenger side sun visor just completely fell out while driving down the road. It has rarely been used (my car is a 2012 with high miles and most of the time i travel alone). This could have easily caused a distraction or crash. I noticed that there are several complaints about other toyota models / years.
ODI 10806773
Body · Seat Belts · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle is manufactured without any regard for preventing mice from entering the passenger interior--- air intake vent under windshield and 2 rear decompression vents located in the rear cargo compartment above the wheel wells are open to the exterior allowing unimpeded access to the interior of the car. Had mice in this car 2 weeks after purchase in 2012 and have been dealing with this problem for 7 years. Just…
ODI 11265811