1.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
102,500 miles

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problem #2

May 072018

Prius v

  • 77,000 miles
I was attempting to pass a semi truck. When I pressed on the accelerator, there was no power. The car acted like it had been shut off. The stability control, tire pressure and check engine lights came on. I turned on the hazard lights and attempted to restart the car. The warning lights remained illuminated and the car acted like it was straining or lugging. I discovered if I backed off the accelerator and then accelerated, I was able to drive the vehicle. I had to repeat the process of backing off the accelerator at every traffic light. I took the car to the dealer who sold it to me. It is being fixed, but my VIN # does not show up as part of the recall for this problem.

- Newberg, OR, USA

problem #1

Apr 092017

Prius v

  • 128,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius V. while making a U-turn and depressing the accelerator pedal at 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost traction. The vsc, engine, and hybrid system malfunction warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a malfunctioning hybrid system and battery. The contact was unaware of the repairs that were needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V449000 (hybrid propulsion system). The failure mileage was 128,000.

- Brandon, FL, USA