Worst 2014 Toyota Prius Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Toyota Prius.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 83 | 15 | — | 46,981 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 30 | 2 | 1 | 34,962 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 17 | — | — | 65,705 mi | |
| Airbags | 14 | 9 | — | 37,859 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 8 | — | 32,176 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 9 | — | — | 21,294 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 8 | 2 | — | 88,158 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 36,417 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | 2 | — | 139,573 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 3 | — | 49,750 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 30,001 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 29,767 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | 2 | — | 47,740 mi | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Toyota Prius
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,772,424 vehicles.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
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2014 Toyota Prius — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Prius reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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