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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JTDKB20UX87••••••2008 Toyota PRIUS
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2008 Toyota PRIUS build (44 vs 27).
44on this build
1253on the model
47builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedExterior Lighting 19Service Brakes 10Hydraulic 7Vehicle Speed Control 6
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashMay 2011
The contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. While the contact was driving less than 20 mph when he attempted to park the vehicle and it unexpectedly accelerated upon engaging the brake pedal. The vehicle failed to stop and crashed into a cement garage wall. There were no injuries. A…
Service BrakescrashMay 2010
The contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that on may 21, 2010, while driving at 20 mph, the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not stop. As a result, the vehicle rear ended another vehicle. There were minor damages to the vehicle but the contact…
Electrical SystemAug 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Toyota Prius. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a direct purchase from the previous owner on August 3, 2025. The contact made other reports with a personal lawyer, the State Attorney…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2023
While driving, the gear lever doesn’t stay in drive or reverse and pops back into neutral. It’s not engaging in drive or reverse
EngineJun 2021
While driving the 2008 Prius with approximately 107,219 miles for approximately 15 miles, all the RED LIGHTS appeared on the dashboard. The air condition stopped working with only hot air blowing. I immediately took the 2008 Prius to the Toyota dealer. This is the following…
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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 JTDKB20UX87695527 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.