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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,992 miles

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2012 Toyota Prius electrical problems

electrical problem

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2012 Toyota Prius Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #3

Jul 312012

Prius 4-cyl

  • 2,865 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car becomes immobile - will not shift into reverse or drive. Computer keeps sending the message to put it in park and depress brake, but once that is done, any attempt to shift into reverse or drive triggers the message, endlessly. The problem is apparently intermittent. Occurred for two hours yesterday, after occurring to a lesser extent in preceding days (in the days preceding the total breakdown, I was able to shift after a slight delay and a few attempts). The dealership to which I had it towed said it was fine today. Everything checks out. This is a safety hazard because the car can be in an unsafe position when it becomes immobile. I was partly out of a parking space, somewhat blocking traffic. The problem involves the computer and the transmission - at least

- Pomona, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 022012

Prius

  • 6 miles
New Prius does not work bluetooth wise with existing phone. Prius I just traded in did. No resolution from dealer (Toyota world O newark Delaware) and no resolution from Toyota corporate. I was told they could do nothing and that I would have to purchase new phones. We are driving vehicle without bluetooth without cell phones in our ears thereby creating safety hazard.

- Avondale, PA, USA

problem #1

Mar 172012

Prius

  • 5 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a hands-free phone system. The contact expressed concerns that he had to activate too many buttons in order to operate the phone system. As a result, the contact felt that the system could create a safety hazard while driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was operating as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5.

- Tarzana, CA, USA

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