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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JTDKN3DU0C1••••••2012 Toyota PRIUS
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2012 Toyota PRIUS build (13 vs 6).
13on this build
391on the model
65builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 7Air Bags 1Seat Belts 1Visibility/wiper 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashDec 2012
The contact owns a 2012 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy and the seat belts did restrain her. The contact was…
Service BrakesOct 2022
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the ABS, brakes, and traction control warning lights illuminated. The brakes became inoperable, but the driver was able to regain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The vehicle…
SteeringNov 2021
After feeling looseness from the front end all the way up to the steering wheel when going over any bumps I brought the car to the local dealer. After inspection I was told four things that are very disturbing: The steering shaft needs replacement; The cost will be more than…
Electrical SystemFeb 2020
I have never received a recall mail regarding the car. I used an insurance tracking plugin, and all the problems started.pcs error message on my dashboard, due to a leak in brake booster they said. My dealership will not tell me it's a recall, made it seem like they helped me…
Exterior LightingJul 2019
Both driver and passenger side low beam headlights fail frequently (every 3-6 months) making driving in the early mornings and nighttime very dangerous, as they fail unexpectedly. The most dangerous situation for us with the headlight failure is when we were driving at night in…
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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 JTDKN3DU0C1538219 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.