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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JTDKARFU0G3••••••2016 Toyota PRIUS
That is about average for the 2016 Toyota PRIUS — 5 complaints per build across 28 builds.
8on this build
143on the model
28builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 2Visibility/wiper 2Suspension 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashDec 2020
The contact owns a 2016 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at a very low speed a second vehicle suddenly crashed into the rear of the vehicle pushing it into the rear end of a third vehicle positioned ahead. During the incident the vehicle sustained significant…
EngineAug 2022
Shortly after having my Toyota serviced, I had an engine coolant warning sign appear. I checked and noted the coolant was gone. I bought coolant and filled the coolant tank. A week later, I see the light again. I have seen no leakage at all on the ground. I refilled the coolant…
StructureJul 2022
At the beginning of this week, I was checking fluid levels and upon dropping my hood, I watched a crack in the windshield extend up from the base of the windshield. Then, while I was driving, I watched the crack extend and branch into a second crack. Upon further inspection, it…
Electrical SystemJul 2020
The GPS system reports inaccurate system location. I live in henderson, nv, but it shows the location as boulder city, nv. This is an 11 mile difference. I have toyota's sos feature (like onstar), so if emergency assistance is needed, they would not come to the correct location.…
Vehicle Speed ControlDec 2019
The contact owns a 2016 toyota prius. While attempting to start the vehicle, the collision avoidance indicator remained illuminated and the cruise control failed to work. The contact took the vehicle to gates toyota (640 w ireland rd, south bend, in 46614), but it was not…
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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 JTDKARFU0G3003106 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.