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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JTDKDTB36C1••••••2012 Toyota PRIUS C
That is about average for the 2012 Toyota PRIUS C — 4 complaints per build across 12 builds.
7on this build
53on the model
12builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 5Electrical System 3Engine 2Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashMay 2012
As I was approaching a turn I began to brake and the brakes failed. I tried pressing the brake pedal harder and making sure that I had proper foot placement and it felt like the car accelerated at that point. Since the car was not slowing down I was unable to make the turn and…
Unknown Or OtherDec 2019
My 2012 prius c with 90,000 miles began to lose power/speed driving when check hybrid system warning suddenly came on tonight. It was unresponsive to the gas peddle, even at full throttle. Did not allow enough time to pull to the side of a busy road before it lost all ability to…
Electrical SystemMar 2019
The contact owns a 2012 toyota prius. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled and all the indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to della toyota (32 della dr, plattsburgh, ny 12901), but a diagnosis was not provided. The vehicle was…
Power TrainMay 2012
From date of purchase, vehicle performed unpredictably. Transitioning from electric to motor was rough and noticeable. At 600 miles, a significant impact was felt during transition. Dealer found nothing. Brake pedal traveled to the floor and vehicle went through stop sign at low…
Service BrakesDec 2021
My brakes gave out while driving with my infant child luckily I was almost home and made it without hitting anyone or seriously hurting myself and my child. Had car diagnosed error code c1256. Local dealership won’t repair because I “missed “ recall and my car has salvage title.…
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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 JTDKDTB36C1514715 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.