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.

- Indio, CA, USA

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 manufacture. I called Toyota corporate for help but I was told that the car is out of warranty and that there is nothing they can help me with. My main concern is the safety of my family and I really hope that Toyota does in fact do a recall on these faulty items as it is a real hazard to safety. ## VIN passed ## Toyota Prius 2012 ##

- Wellington, FL, USA

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.

- Sylmar, CA, USA

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.

- San Dimas, CA, USA

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..

- Fort Gratiot, MI, USA

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.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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.

- Birmingham, AL, USA