This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
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.
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.
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 using a seat cushion to raise me higher. Backing up is frightening but many car lots require you to pull in front forward so pulling out when pedestrians might be behind or other cars backing up is a serious problem. I did not have this problem when I drove a 2007 Ford Ranger or a 1995 le baron convertible. So far I have managed to not have an accident but think cars' designs do not consider this situation sufficiently for safe driving..
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.
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.
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- Sylmar, CA, USA