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JTDKN3DU7B0••••••2011 Toyota PRIUS
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2011 Toyota PRIUS build (32 vs 11).
32on this build
477on the model
42builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedService Brakes 14Exterior Lighting 7Electrical System 4Hydraulic 3
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireAug 2022
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact smelled an abnormal burning odor and then heard an abnormal explosion. The contact observed black smoke coming from under the hood. The contact pulled off the road and turned…
Service BrakesApr 2026
Brake Booster went out right at 160000 miles. ABS, emergency parking light, tire pressure light, and others I'm not sure if went on. Brakes felt very mushy and scary to drive
Electrical SystemMar 2024
Dc Dc Inverter , I did contact with Toyota corporate but they said my Vin it is not in recall, I need help please
Unknown Or OtherMay 2023
My safety can be affected because Toyota neglected to screen all openings of the car, I now have mouse or rat poop and saw some urine stains.The manufacturing system has failed for this 81 year old
Exterior LightingMar 2020
Both of my prius low beams went out at the same time, I thought it was unusual as both headlights should not go out simultaneously. It was late at night and I was returning from church. I either had to drive without the low beams which is very dangerous or drive high beams which…
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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 JTDKN3DU7B0305698 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.