10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,000 miles

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2012 Toyota Prius Owner Comments

problem #3

Aug 242023

Prius

  • 120,000 miles

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

******* delete voq ******* this complaint is being marked for deletion because it is requested by the consumer that they wish to have it removed. Djr ******* delete voq *******

- Bay Saint Louis, MS, USA

problem #2

Dec 102018

Prius

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V684000 (hybrid propulsion system). The dealer (South bay Toyota, 18416 S western ave, gardena, ca 90248, 310-323-7800) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact stated that the vehicle only accelerated to 9 mph when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #1

Dec 072015

Prius 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
The contact owned a 2012 Toyota Prius. While driving 60 mph, the engine stalled. Various warning lights illuminated and a beeping noise was present. The contact's vehicle coasted to a stop and was rear ended by another vehicle. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the forearm that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V053000 (electrical system, hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.......updated 04/01/16 consumer stated there have been previous stalls which there have been recalls. Updated 6/7/18

- San Diego, CA, USA

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