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JT2BK18U420••••••2010 Toyota PRIUS
This build is quieter than most: 9 complaints against 32 for the average 2010 Toyota PRIUS build.
9on this build
2444on the model
77builds in total
Most reportedSteering 6Tires 1Vehicle Speed Control 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesJul 2021
Anti-lock brake failure. Failing to pressurize
SteeringNov 2015
The contact owns a 2002 toyota prius. The contact stated that the steering wheel shook in very cold weather, but operated normally once the vehicle warmed up. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 140,000
Vehicle Speed ControlNov 2009
2010 toyota prius, purchased nov. 2009. Using cruise control, the car accelerated quickly on it's own when I attempted to change speed by using the cruise control lever on the steering wheel. Happened twice, then I stopped experimenting for reasons of safety. The problem is…
TiresOct 2004
Model: toyota prius 2002 purchase from : putnam toyota, certified unit, june 2004 failure type : tire burst on side wall of the tire, twice in 5 months. Failure root cause : drive over parking curb, at less than 2 mph. Failure logic : why the tire burst in such a manner,…
SteeringFeb 2011
Day leading up to incident, steering wheel would pull to right very easily or while rolling, but could be pulled back to center without issue. On day of incident, backed car out of parking space and a clunking sound was made under car. Steering wheel would then only turn about a…
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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 JT2BK18U420069513 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.