Question 1

Is the Toyota PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Toyota PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID has 97 total NHTSA complaints across 6 model years. The most reliable years are 2015 (6 complaints), 2010 (8 complaints), 2017 (13 complaints). Years to avoid: 2012 (31 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Toyota PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2012 Toyota PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID. The 2012 model has the most complaints (31) with the top issue being BRAKES.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Toyota PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Toyota PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID are 2015 (6 complaints), 2010 (8 complaints), 2017 (13 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2017	13	TOYOTA SAFETY CONNECT COMMUNICATION MODULE HAS CEA...	Above Average
2015	6	UPON IMPACT TO DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL, BRAKE FA...	Excellent Reliability
2014	21	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DR...	Average
2013	18	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIUS PLU...	Average
2012	31	WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON A SNOW COVERED ROAD,...	Below Average
2010	8	THE BRAKE SYSTEM ABS NOT WORKS. THE CAR WAS IN ...	Excellent Reliability

Toyota PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID — All Years

Toyota PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid