Worst 2009 Toyota Prius Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Toyota Prius.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 109 | 1 | — | 85,321 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 80 | 9 | — | 18,377 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 67 | 24 | — | 21,617 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 60 | 6 | 1 | 126,885 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 53 | 2 | 4 | 89,033 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 44 | 7 | — | 12,614 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 20 | 2 | — | 60,967 mi | |
| ENGINE | 19 | 1 | — | 85,452 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | — | — | 54,856 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 15 | 1 | — | 12,745 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 14 | 11 | — | 75,398 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 14 | 1 | — | 15,485 mi | |
| STEERING | 13 | 3 | — | 67,027 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 12 | — | — | 44,273 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 12 | 6 | — | 81,135 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 11 | 1 | — | 4,591 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | 1 | 80,295 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 | 4 | — | 5,360 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 10,158 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 2 | — | 48,909 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 4 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 | 1 | — | 99,092 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | 1 | — | 6,750 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 44,668 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 4 | 2 | — | 23,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 3 | — | 18,250 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 3 | — | — | 7,051 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 51,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 2 | 1 | — | 21,500 mi |
Recalls for 2009 Toyota Prius
8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,472,039 vehicles.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness.
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Other Toyota Prius Years
Wider context: See the full Toyota Prius reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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