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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JTDKN3DU5D1••••••2013 Toyota PRIUS
That is about average for the 2013 Toyota PRIUS — 7 complaints per build across 50 builds.
8on this build
364on the model
50builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 6Seat Belts 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesFeb 2025
On 2/14/2025 I brought my 2013 prius into a third party mechanic because all the brake warning lights came on while driving. After inspection the mechanic informed me that there was a vehicle service bulletin about the brake booster and brake booster system that Toyota sent out…
Seat BeltsApr 2024
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? **How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? **Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? **Has the vehicle or component…
Unknown Or OtherDec 2016
Rodents are entering the cabin of my prius via the engine compartment and chewing through the foam flapper vent just above the cabin filter and entering the main cabin area to raise havoc. I discovered on more than one occasion rodent droppings in my glove box and floor board.…
Service BrakesMay 2024
Brake booster failure; actuator and pump replacement needed
Service BrakesMar 2024
The brake pump which pressurizes the nitrogen accumulator kept cycling on more and more frequently until it was cycling on every 8 seconds after stopping while trying to maintain pressure in the automated brake system. Brake pressure began pulsating when applying brakes and was…
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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 JTDKN3DU5D1638544 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.