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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JTDKB20U277590494 · Checked Aug 2, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 99

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JTDKB20U277•••••• 2010 Toyota PRIUS

This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2010 Toyota PRIUS build (99 vs 32).

99on this build
2444on the model
77builds in total
6involved a crash
3injuries
Most reported Exterior Lighting 54 Service Brakes 19 Hydraulic 8 Vehicle Speed Control 6

What owners of this build wrote

Steering crash Oct 2016
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving at an unknown speed, a warning chime was heard and the steering wheel seized to the right. As a result, the contact crashed into a sign. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
Vehicle Speed Control crash Aug 2015
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration which resulted in a crash in the garage. The failure occurred on two occasions. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Seat Belts crash May 2015
The vehicle mileage given is approximate. The passenger estimates the speed at about city street speeds at time of accident since the car was slowed to get on the shoulder. The accident is complicated because the driver can't remember much of what happened beyond she was pulling…
Air Bags crash Aug 2010
My daughters were involved in accident 27 aug 10 were the air bags did not deploy and the seat belts never locked because of this my daughter hit her head twice on the steering wheel, and is in sever pain with lots of bruising and is wearing a neck brace. She needs to go in for…
Service Brakes crash Dec 2008
The contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving 3 mph, the ABS indicator illuminated when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle accelerated and proceeded ten feet. The vehicle crashed into a curb and punctured the tire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to…
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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 JTDKB20U277590494 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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