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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JTDKN3DU5C1••••••2012 Toyota PRIUS
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2012 Toyota PRIUS build (12 vs 6).
12on this build
390on the model
65builds in total
3involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 4Air Bags 2Engine 2Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashOct 2023
I have had a 2012 Prius since 2016. The entire time I've had it, it occasionally "hydroplanes" but without any water. It happens in wet or dry (but mostly dry) conditions. Usually at slower speeds so, though it makes me very uncomfortable, it doesn't happen with any regularity.…
Air BagscrashApr 2014
The contact owns a 2012 toyota prius. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 40 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle spun around and rolled over. A police report was filed. The contact…
Vehicle Speed ControlApr 2026
Unknown. There were a multitude of codes that appeared on the diagnostics causing problems with engine. The temperature, brake, tire sensor lights are all on. The cruise control is not working. White smoke emitting from tail pipe and engine. Main engine coolant leaking. Car…
EngineFeb 2024
I was driving on the internet doing 60mph and there was a very loud bang and then a shaking of the parts under the hood. I was right next to an exit and coasted off the exit to a hotel parking lot. I had car towed to my mechanic. He said that the piston went thru the engine and…
Power TrainJun 2021
I went into Toyota of Fort Walton Beach, FL to remedy a recall (NHTSA Recall Number 18V684). She said that this recall is not on their list and thus would do nothing. I want this recall repaired as presently there is a safety risk. There are phrases in this recall of "1…
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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 JTDKN3DU5C1531685 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.