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JTDKN3DUXC5••••••2012 Toyota PRIUS
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2012 Toyota PRIUS build (12 vs 6).
12on this build
390on the model
65builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 7Electrical System 3Power Train 2Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesDec 2024
ABS Pump and Actuator failed at 100,000 miles. Traction control, ebrake, ABS light came on while driving. Many other stories of Toyota vehicles with the same failure
SuspensionAug 2024
2012 Prius in very good condition with 180k miles- only 12 years old. Driving on back roads (thankfully) and the drivers side rear wheel compelely fell off while driving. I was doing about 30 MPH and felt like there was a flat tire so I was in the process of pulling over when…
Power TrainJun 2022
I am writing to bring attention to a critical safety issue affecting the 2012 Toyota Prius and other Toyota models equipped with the brake booster and actuator system. These components are failing at alarming rates, leaving vehicles with no functional brakes, ABS, or traction…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2021
I was in freeway going home last night after visiting my mom by point loma area San Diego. I was on 8fwy going east, then I merge to 805fwy South which I always and usually take same route. As I went on ramp of 805 South going on a steep high altitude, my 2012 PriusV stall and I…
Exterior LightingJan 2020
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that the passenger's side low-beam headlight failed to provide adequate illumination while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that no issues were found; however, the dealer replaced the…
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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 JTDKN3DUXC5447161 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.