Worst 2018 Toyota Prius Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Wipers & Visibility
Unintended Acceleration
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Toyota Prius.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 22,333 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 17,525 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Toyota Prius
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~192,347 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.
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2018 Toyota Prius — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2018 Toyota Prius reliable?
What are common problems with the 2018 Toyota Prius?
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Does the 2018 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
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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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