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JTDKN3DU8A0••••••2012 Toyota PRIUS
This build draws 30.8× more complaints than the average 2012 Toyota PRIUS build (185 vs 6).
185on this build
391on the model
65builds in total
14involved a crash
1involved a fire
9injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 128Hydraulic 56Electric 29Vehicle Speed Control 22
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJun 2018
I was on the freeway in traffic, going 60 mph. There was road construction coming up ahead. I depressed the brake pedal and nothing happened. The car didn't slow down at all and I crashed into another vehicle. My car was manufactured when the 'voluntary safety recall' by toyota…
Electrical SystemfireJun 2018
While driving our 2010 toyota prius ii on the interstate we began noticing a burning smell. Then, the ABS light illuminated on the dashboard. We pulled onto an off ramp and as we slowed the vehicle down smoke began coming from under the hood. We drove very slowly down the road…
Service BrakescrashOct 2017
The brakes seem to disengage for a second at random times while pressing on them in a normal manor. I drive every day abut 20 miles and this seems to happen about once a month. I didn't think much of it until a few days ago when I had to slam on my breaks to try and avoid an…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashJul 2012
The unintended acceleration accident happened on 7/18/2012, ~6:20 pm at company's parking lot. I backed my 2010 prius slowly. Then I saw a car coming on my way. But before I took any action, this prius suddenly started accelerating, it went wildly, and turned more than 360…
SteeringcrashJun 2010
The contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that on june 2, 2010, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a curb. There were minor damages to the vehicle. There were no injuries. The contact called the dealer and was told that someone would contact him.…
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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 JTDKN3DU8A0131574 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.