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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JTDKN3DU8C5447904 · Checked Aug 13, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 16

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JTDKN3DU8C5•••••• 2012 Toyota PRIUS

This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2012 Toyota PRIUS build (16 vs 6).

16on this build
390on the model
65builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Service Brakes 12 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2 Visibility/wiper 1 Electrical System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash Dec 2018
The contact owns a 2012 toyota prius. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact crashed into the driver's side of another vehicle. The steering wheel air bag partially deployed. The contact's head struck the steering wheel without a cushion. The driver was injured and…
Service Brakes Apr 2025
47050-47180 47070-47060 Both failed at same time along with many others getting quotes of 3500-4000 to replace no brake control or anti lock brakes
Engine Dec 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was a rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started shaking abnormally with a rattling sound. The…
Electronic Stability Control (esc) Dec 2019
The problem started with a chirping noise when the brake pedal is depressed. Today the car appears to lose regenerative braking charging. The vehicle stability control and ABS light and brake light came on. The brake appeared to be mushied
Electrical System Mar 2016
My prius was just fine then one day it stalled while I was driving in the middle of the free way. I took my vehicle in to elmore toyota in westminster, ca, they found it had a failed inverter and it was still covered under warranty. It took 2 weeks for them to fix it, but when…
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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 JTDKN3DU8C5447904 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.