1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
99,500 miles

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problem #2

Oct 312022

Prius

  • 97,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the ABS, brakes, and traction control warning lights illuminated. The brakes became inoperable, but the driver was able to regain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed there was a hydro pump motor fault and hydro motor pump relay fault with codes C1252 and C1253 and the hydro boost brake pump kit and brake assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the NHTSA hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

- Lakemont, GA, USA

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problem #1

Mar 192022

Prius

  • 102,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the ABS, hybrid system, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the warranty was void due to a salvage title. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

- Gotha, FL, USA

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