Complaints
88
Crashes
18
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2013 Toyota Prius C Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#121 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:73,611 mi
Crash-related:4
#216 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:21,500 mi
Crash-related:2
#37 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:113,854 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Toyota Prius C.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 21 | 4 | — | 73,611 mi | |
| Brakes | 16 | 2 | — | 21,500 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | 1 | — | 113,854 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 10,742 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Electrical Faults
21
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,611
Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,500
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,854
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,742
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hybrid Propulsion System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2013 Toyota Prius C — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2013 Toyota Prius C reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2013 Toyota Prius C has 88 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 21 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Toyota Prius C?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (21 complaints, avg 73,611 mi); Brakes (16 complaints, avg 21,500 mi); Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 113,854 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Toyota Prius C?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 55,929 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Toyota Prius C?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Toyota Prius C include 18 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Toyota Prius C have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2013 Toyota Prius C as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2013 Toyota Prius C?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Prius C reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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