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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JTDKN3DU5A5••••••2010 Toyota PRIUS
That is about average for the 2010 Toyota PRIUS — 32 complaints per build across 77 builds.
22on this build
2446on the model
77builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 16Electric 5Hydraulic 5Electrical System 3
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashDec 2010
Accident 12/22/10 turned left as I pulled into parking space nearest to handicapped spot. It was very sunny and there was a patch of what looked like ice. As the car went over that spot it started to accelerate. I applied the brake, only to find myself hitting the curb. After…
Electrical SystemSep 2021
I have recently bought a 2010 Prius. The ABS (!) , traction control, and emergency brake light all illuminated three days after I transferred title with the dmv. This apparently is a very common problem with this car. I am told that these lights lead to a very expensive repair.…
Exterior LightingJul 2016
For the past year, the low beams on my 2010 prius continue to burn out within a few months of being replaced. I have had to drive twice in the dark with no low beams and had to use my high beams until I was able to get home/buy new bulbs. It doesn't matter what brand or type of…
EngineJul 2015
Excessive use of oil began at 80,000 miles. Dealership said that it was normal for my model and if I kept an eye on it and kept oil in it everything would be ok. I do not get a warning light. One time I had to put over 3 quarts into it--no warning. I now check it every 800 miles…
TiresMay 2011
Catastrophic failure of sidewall while driving. Did not cause an accident due to low speed at time of failure. No obvious signs of road hazard penetration and/or contact. Product is identified on sidewall as yokohama AWD 833 (did not see in database). In addition to the DOT#,…
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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 JTDKN3DU5A5153874 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.