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JTDKARFU5G3••••••2016 Toyota PRIUS V
This build draws 5.6× more complaints than the average 2016 Toyota PRIUS V build (9 vs 2).
9on this build
16on the model
10builds in total
Most reportedVisibility/wiper 4Service Brakes 3Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesMay 2026
Second time !!!! During ownership of car that brakes fail. Same problem as before Brake Actuator/Booster Failures: Multiple reports indicate issues with the ABS actuator or brake booster pump, leading to warning lights ("Braking power low", "ABS system malfunction")
Visibility/wiperFeb 2018
Windshield cracked while driving down the highway
Air BagsJan 2018
The contact owns a 2016 toyota prius v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V085000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Avondale toyota (10005 papago fwy, avondale, az 85323)…
Electrical SystemJan 2018
Over the past year and over 15,000 miles our 2016 toyota prius four touring has experienced sudden displays of warning messages and lights reporting braking power low - visit your dealer; braking power low - stop in a safe place - see owner's manual; pre-collision system…
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2017
While driving the vehicle started to shake from underneath fiercely, I called my mother who came and picked up the car she turned around and went back to my residence, while attempting to park in the garage the car started to roll down the driveway and the brakes wouldn't work,…
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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 JTDKARFU5G3024890 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.