Question 1

Is the Toyota PRIUS PRIME reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Toyota PRIUS PRIME has 143 total NHTSA complaints across 7 model years. The most reliable years are 2022 (11 complaints), 2019 (11 complaints), 2024 (14 complaints). Years to avoid: 2017 (45 complaints), 2020 (23 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Toyota PRIUS PRIME should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2017, 2020 Toyota PRIUS PRIME. The 2017 model has the most complaints (45) with the top issue being ELECTRICAL.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Toyota PRIUS PRIME?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Toyota PRIUS PRIME are 2022 (11 complaints), 2019 (11 complaints), 2024 (14 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2024	14	The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Prius Prime. The co...	Above Average
2022	11	When adaptive cruise control is engaged and a car ...	Excellent Reliability
2021	19	The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Prius Prime. The co...	Average
2020	23	ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, FROST DEVELOPING ON THE INS...	Below Average
2019	11	CAR HAD 27540 MILES ON FACTORY ORIGINAL TOYO NANOE...	Excellent Reliability
2018	20	AFTER STARTING FROM A STOP AFTER THE TRAFFIC LIGHT...	Average
2017	45	LARGE SCREEN SOMETIMES GOES BLANK AND REBOOTS, AS ...	Below Average

Toyota PRIUS PRIME — All Years

Toyota PRIUS PRIME — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid