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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JTDKN3DU6F1896638 · Checked Sep 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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JTDKN3DU6F1•••••• 2015 Toyota PRIUS

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33builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Service Brakes 2 Forward Collision Avoidance 1 Structure 1

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System Mar 2026
The incident involved having to press extremely hard on the brake pedal to stop the car, while it was uphill in the middle of the road. The car started going backward and was throwing ABS, Master Warning Light, Brake System Warning Light and Warning Buzzer, Brake System Warning…
Service Brakes Dec 2025
The ABS failed while driving on the highway. There was no accident, but it was substantially harder to brake when needed
Structure Jan 2025
The factory clear coat has delaminated
Electrical System Dec 2018
While driving, left side of instrument panel went dark. No speed indication and cruise control tripped off. Started car next day and instrument panel was normal. While sitting in driveway with engine running, engine stopped as normal for the hybrid prius, when the engine turned…

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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 JTDKN3DU6F1896638 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.