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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JT2BK12U820039925 · Checked Sep 14, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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JT2BK12U820•••••• 2002 Toyota PRIUS

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136on the model
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Most reported Steering 2 Service Brakes 1

What owners of this build wrote

Steering Feb 2016
The contact owns a 2002 toyota prius. While driving 55 mph, the steering wheel vibrated uncontrollably and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering rack needed to be…
Service Brakes Jun 2005
While decelerating and driving over speed bump/raised cross walk, brakes feel like they release and the car surges forward. Has happened on a regular basis when similar conditions exist (pot holes, or anything that might cause loss of traction on 1 wheel). Dealer insists that…
Steering Mar 2010
Violent shaking of the steering wheel while stopped or at slow speeds. Particularly in the winter time, first thing in the morning. Stopping the vehicle and sometimes shutting off and back on will address the issue

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JT2BK12U820039925 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.