Question 1

Is the Toyota PRIUS V reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Toyota PRIUS V has 637 total NHTSA complaints across 6 model years. The most reliable years are 2017 (14 complaints), 2016 (24 complaints), 2015 (31 complaints). Years to avoid: 2012 (287 complaints), 2013 (164 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Toyota PRIUS V should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2012, 2013 Toyota PRIUS V. The 2012 model has the most complaints (287) with the top issue being BRAKES.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Toyota PRIUS V?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Toyota PRIUS V are 2017 (14 complaints), 2016 (24 complaints), 2015 (31 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2017	14	THE PROBLEM APPEARS AT NIGHT, AND IS VERY DANGEROU...	Excellent Reliability
2016	24	WHILE PARKING MY VEHICLE AND SLOWING DOWN TO ENTER...	Above Average
2015	31	2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V: THIS CAR HAS A BRAKE SYSTEM A...	Above Average
2014	117	WE WERE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY FOR ...	Average
2013	164	2013 PRIUS V - BRAND NEW. BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING ...	Below Average
2012	287	PURCHASED PRIUS V IN MARCH 2012, JUNE 2012 TOOK VE...	Avoid This Year

Toyota PRIUS V — All Years

Toyota PRIUS V — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid