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JTDZN3EU9D3••••••2013 Toyota PRIUS V
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2013 Toyota PRIUS V build (10 vs 5).
10on this build
115on the model
21builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 6Service Brakes 5Fuel/propulsion System 3Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemNov 2025
Brake actuator failure requires actuator and master cylinder replacement. All dash lights came on while driving. The vehicle was diagnosed at Brian Easler Toyota in Hendersonville North Carolina. The brakes are still operational temporarily but spongy and expected to fail so the…
Service BrakesJun 2024
The actuator and brake pump booster failed and car was undrivable. For years I complained to Toyota service reps of an ecltronic wining noise. They told me iy was "common for older hybrid cars and not a problem ". It turned out to be the actuator & brake pump & booster all that…
Power TrainJul 2018
The engine oil runs low between oil changes and no warning lights are displayed. The car was in motion and shaking and jerking occurred. The car was on a city street. I added the appropriate type and weight of oil. It has happened several times since first time but I check it…
StructureJul 2014
Driver pulled into parking stall. Foot on brake at curb. Pushed the "p" button for park function on dash board. The car reved and lurched over the curb toward the building. Driver continued to press brake pedal and swerved to avoid the building, yet scraped the side with side…
Electrical SystemJun 2025
2013 toyota prius v has 3 recalls for the same issues but my vin # says there isn't any recalls associated with it. I need help. It stalled on me on my way home from work luckily not on the high way now it's throwing code c1310 c1259 c1241 it won't crank all it does is click. I…
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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 JTDZN3EU9D3217329 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.