Worst 2017 Toyota Prius Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Wipers & Visibility
Brakes
Unintended Acceleration
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Toyota Prius.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipers & Visibility | 17 | — | — | 16,363 mi | |
| Brakes | 14 | 4 | — | 24,040 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 5 | — | 13,999 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 11 | — | — | 24,278 mi | |
| Fuel System | 11 | — | 1 | 14,977 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 2 | 8,551 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 17,458 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 3 | 1 | 10,275 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Toyota Prius
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~284,341 vehicles.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.
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2017 Toyota Prius — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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