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JTDKN3DU4D5••••••2013 Toyota PRIUS
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2013 Toyota PRIUS build (14 vs 7).
14on this build
370on the model
50builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 7Electrical System 5Fuel/propulsion System 4Engine 3
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesNov 2025
My daughter was driving the 2013 Toyota Prius on the interstate in Chattanooga, TN. The brakes did not feel right and the car was very difficult to stop. (It did not brake at a normal distance) My daughter was able to get someone safely, and she had the car towed to the dealer.…
Unknown Or OtherDec 2018
The car burns oil for not reason. Between oil changes I will go through 2 quarts of oil that I have to add. Other prius owners have the same issues. I only have 120,000 miles on it
Electrical SystemDec 2018
Car stalls out and won't accelerate
Air BagsJan 2015
Front passenger's airbag sensor doesn't sense medium weight passenger. I've talked to the toyota dealer and they told me that if someone over 70lbs in passenger seat, the light will come on "airbag on" and stay on. If there is something in the seat that is lightweight, the light…
Power TrainFeb 2013
The contact owns 2013 toyota prius 5. The contact stated that whenever she was driving in reverse, the vehicle would jerk violently. In addition, the interior dome light would illuminate sporadically. The contact stated that all of the lights on the instrument panel and radio…
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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 JTDKN3DU4D5689106 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.