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.
While driving, I received a warning "hybrid system malfunction". Within seconds, the vehicle powered off and the steering wheel LOCKED. I had no control of the car and came to an abrupt stop in lane 1 of a two lane road. I was fortunate that it was late in the evening with few cars on the road, had I been on the highway during rush hour the outcome, due to loss of power and control (steering), could have been catastrophic and perhaps fatal for me or other commuters. I note that in 2014, Toyota notified NHTSA of a recall to, "rectify software in two of the Prius's electronic control units, one for the motor/generator and the other controlling the hybrid system." Further Toyota said, "In rare circumstances, it could shut down the hybrid system itself, resulting in loss of power and the vehicle coming to a stop". This is exactly what happened to me the other night. Toyota claims, in 2014, that "it has received no reports of accidents or injuries related to the problem." This seems to be an extraordinarily amount of good luck as I could have been easily rear-ended the other night. Curiously, in this NHTSA data base, another owner reported an incident (11439720) on November 8, 2021, that is similar to the experience I had just days prior. And our VINS are eerily close. Coincidence" Not likely. Does the 2014 recall apply to my car and if not, why not given I experienced the exact same symptoms"
I turned on my vehicle and when I switched gears, from park to drive, it did not register that it was in drive. When I tried to drive away, there was no acceleration and lack of power. My battery was operating at almost max capacity.
Car battery ceased function following heat wave - required secondary battery replacement. Vehicle was stationary after short drive (1 mile) following 24 hour non operation during high heat (100+). attempted to turn car on and engine would not start. Required a tow and full battery replacement.
All four door lock actuators have failed on my 2014 vehicle. Toyota denies any knowledge of this as a common problem, but the internet shows that it is a problem after only 3 or 4 years of purchase of a brand new vehicle. Repair costs are very high for each door for this problem. There is only one door with key entry.
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- Tacoma, WA, USA