2010 Toyota PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2010 Toyota PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID has 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (38% of all complaints), specifically: the brake system abs not works. the car was in motion on the street when the system abs stopped working and the warning lights in dashboard. the brake pedal is lowered unexpectedly and the car continues non-stop until the pedal is repeatedly depressed again. diagnostic in dealer toyota , kend.

4 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

3 complaints

38%

• THE BRAKE SYSTEM ABS NOT WORKS. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE STREET WHEN THE SYSTEM ABS STOPPED WORKING AND THE WARNING LIGHTS IN DASHBOARD. THE BRAKE PEDAL IS LOWERED UNEXPECTEDLY AND THE CAR CONTINUES NON-STOP UNTIL THE PEDAL IS REPEATEDLY DEPRESSED AGAIN. DIAGNOSTIC IN DEALER TOYOTA , KEND
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO SWITCH THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS AND DROVE INTO A NEIGHBOR'S YARD. THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL EVEN WITH THE CONTA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“THE BRAKE SYSTEM ABS NOT WORKS. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE STREET WHEN THE SYSTEM ABS STOPPED WORKING AND THE WARNING LIGHTS IN DASHBOARD. THE BRAKE PEDAL IS LOWERED UNEXPECTEDLY AND THE CAR CONTINUES NON-STOP UNTIL THE PEDAL IS REPEATEDLY DEPRESSED AGAIN. DIAGNOSTIC IN DEALER TOYOTA , KEND”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints

13%

• EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION (MORE THEN A QUART EVERY 800 MILES)

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION (MORE THEN A QUART EVERY 800 MILES)”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints

13%

• THIS RECALL NO LONGER APPEARS ON YOUR WEBSITE: 2010-2014 PRIUS RECALL HTTPS://WWW.CONSUMERREPORTS.ORG/CRO/NEWS/2014/02/TOYOTA-RECALLS-1-9-MILLION-PRIUS-HYBRIDS-FOR-SHUTDOWN-RISK/INDEX.HTM

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“THIS RECALL NO LONGER APPEARS ON YOUR WEBSITE: 2010-2014 PRIUS RECALL HTTPS://WWW.CONSUMERREPORTS.ORG/CRO/NEWS/2014/02/TOYOTA-RECALLS-1-9-MILLION-PRIUS-HYBRIDS-FOR-SHUTDOWN-RISK/INDEX.HTM”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

1 complaints

13%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO SWITCH THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS AND DROVE INTO A NEIGHBOR'S YARD. THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL EVEN WITH THE CONTA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO SWITCH THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS AND DROVE INTO A NEIGHBOR'S YARD. THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL EVEN WITH THE CONTA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

1 complaints

13%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO SWITCH THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS AND DROVE INTO A NEIGHBOR'S YARD. THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL EVEN WITH THE CONTA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 8 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: THE BRAKE SYSTEM ABS NOT WORKS. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE STREET WHEN THE SYSTEM ABS STOPPED WORKING AND THE WARNING LIGHTS IN DASHBOARD. THE BRAKE PEDAL IS LOWERED UNEXPECTEDLY AND THE CAR CONTINUES NON-STOP UNTIL THE PEDAL IS REPEATEDLY DEPRESSED AGAIN. DIAGNOSTIC IN DEALER TOYOTA , KEND
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION (MORE THEN A QUART EVERY 800 MILES)
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: THIS RECALL NO LONGER APPEARS ON YOUR WEBSITE: 2010-2014 PRIUS RECALL HTTPS://WWW.CONSUMERREPORTS.ORG/CRO/NEWS/2014/02/TOYOTA-RECALLS-1-9-MILLION-PRIUS-HYBRIDS-FOR-SHUTDOWN-RISK/INDEX.HTM
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO SWITCH THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS AND DROVE INTO A NEIGHBOR'S YARD. THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL EVEN WITH THE CONTA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)