2017 Toyota Prius Prime Problems
High Complaint Volume
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime.
Complaints
45
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
Electrical Faults
#26 complaints
Wipers & Visibility
Avg mileage:5,362 mi
#34 complaints
Brakes
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | — | 5,362 mi | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,362
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2017 Toyota Prius Prime — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime has 45 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (7 complaints); Wipers & Visibility (6 complaints, avg 5,362 mi); Brakes (4 complaints). 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 2017 Toyota Prius Prime?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 5,362 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime include 8 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 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 2017 Toyota Prius Prime have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime 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 2017 Toyota Prius Prime?
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 Prime reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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