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.
Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I need to bring our 2010 Prius back-in. The last time [xxx] with a "Y" worked on the rattle in the dash. He was able to fix that but now only in the cool mornings there is a popping sound coming from the dash. Please contact me as to when he can work on it again. It is very important that it be done first thing in the am. Car needs to be cool! I am sure if left in the sun it will not do it. If needed I can bring car in first to show problem and car can stay over night again if need. I know Toyota has a quality problem in this area, I will report it to Toyota mfg.& dot under other. Looks like other Prius have this same problem... [xxx]2010 Toyota Prius [xxx] color: Blizzard pearl selling dealer: [xxx]
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that the vehicle began making a noise and vibrating while driving approximately 15 mph. Within minutes the vehicle began to function normally; although, the failure occurred two consecutive days. He had not taken the vehicle to the dealer nor had he spoken to the manufacturer. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 5,700. The failure mileage was approximately 2,700.
Toyota Prius 2010 suddenly stops and stalls at low speeds. After this, it would not start for 20 minutes, despite repeatedly turning the engine on and off.
Access to the oil drain plug and oil filter is through a plastic doorway opening under the engine compartment. The doorway is a partial cutout from a larger plastic shield which encompasses the entire front portion of the car. I performed my 3rd oil change and during this preparation I found that the door portion of the shield is broken away from the larger piece of plastic due to bending/hinging the door. Only after 2 oil changes this plastic door has broken off because the plastic is not designed to be repeatedly bent from open to close more than once. Unless you change your own oil, you will never see this door break off... and after 2 oil changes.
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius. While driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions. The driver struck a bump in the roadway which caused the engine to violently rev. He applied pressure to the brake pedal, and he resumed normal vehicle operation. An authorized dealer was notified of the malfunction in which there was no resolution. The failure mileage was 2,000. The current mileage was 2,700. Updated 01/15/10. Updated 01/19/10.
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