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JTDKBRFU2G3••••••2016 Toyota PRIUS C
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2016 Toyota PRIUS C build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
11on the model
7builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedVisibility/wiper 3Service Brakes 2Air Bags 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJun 2016
As I took a highway exit, following behind other cars doing the same, my prius refused to brake efficiently when another car abruptly invaded our line. It felt as if the brakes made a slight release or couldn't reach a full stop. I had enough space to stop, and I pressed the…
Power TrainJun 2020
During summer months when temperatures are above 100 degrees when accelerating from a complete stop I can hear the engine rev and the RPMs increase but the vehicle will move at 1-2 mph. Even if the accelerator is to the floor. After 3-4 seconds the tires will squeal and the…
Visibility/wiperDec 2017
I had previous problems when I first bought my prius where I received 2 cracks on my windshield within a week of owning the car. I never heard a rock hit my car. I reported it here and toyota called me to replace my windshield so they could keep my old one for quality control. I…
Service BrakesJul 2016
Brakes, I have anti lock brakes, but if I have to press the brake the least bit hard it locks up. I have talked to the dealer about this problem and he says its normal. They also grab when I put them on. This is my third prius and I have never had this problem. I think this…
Visibility/wiperJun 2017
Our 2016 prius 2 sedan windshield was struck by a small rock cast laterally across the freeway from several lanes to my right, as one would skip a stone across water, traveling about 55mph. Unforeseeable, unavoidable act of chance, kicked up by another car's tire. Initial damage…
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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 JTDKBRFU2G3009860 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.