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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JTDKARFU7H3••••••2017 Toyota PRIUS
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2017 Toyota PRIUS build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
85on the model
33builds in total
Most reportedEngine 2Fuel/propulsion System 2Service Brakes 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineMar 2024
Dashboard pop up came up saying that the grille shutter is inoperable to visit a dealer. Went online and noticed there were recalls for my Prius year and because emissions is affected I contacted Toyota financial customer service who said to go to a dealer and that they would…
Visibility/wiperJun 2021
Windshield cracked from bottom to top and across while sitting and there was no evidence of a rock or chip that would cause that. Air temp was about 95 degrees. No rain, no impact, car was sitting parked and not running
Vehicle Speed ControlJun 2017
While driving on interstate highway in heavy traffic using cruise control my car suddenly accelerated quickly. Weather was alight rain. It was like the radar for the cruise control shut off or stopped being processed
Service BrakesJun 2017
Please note: that I have owned a previous generation prius - a 2011 - and I am more than aware that regenerative braking works entirely differently than a conventional braking system. So in no way am I referring to the "usual noises" that come from regenerative braking. Please…
EngineMar 2024
Dear NHTSA, I am seeking assistance and compensation for ongoing warranty and repair issues with my Toyota Prius. Key Incident Timeline: •March 21, 2024: Dashboard message “Grille Shutter Inoperable” •March 25, 2024: Toyota of Glendale visit •Charged $220 for diagnostics…
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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 JTDKARFU7H3036394 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.