2017 Toyota Prius Prime Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prius Prime years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime. That is the most of any Prius Prime model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (9 complaints, 21%), typically at around 7,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 42owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Toyota Prius Prime problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 21% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 12% | 2,900 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 10% | 45,015 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 10% | 35,015 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 10% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 7% | 1,750 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 7% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 5% | 30 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 5% | 17,931 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 5% | 13,541 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 600 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 2 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Toyota Prius Prime recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
In the 2017 Prius Prime when the car switches from Electric power to gas the car frequently fails to allow you to accelerate. It is like you are stuck in neutral on the freeway, taking your foot off of the acceleration pedal and pushing it down doesn't always fix the issue. The accelerator foot…
I have a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime advanced. It has the large infotaiment screen that is where I have to access many items. Often, seemingly randomly, the screen shuts down and reboots itself. During the time it is rebooting I do not have any access to the controls. It gives no warning when it is…
The dealer sold original Toyota Truestart H4, 12 Volt battery failed after 2 years and 9 months. The battery is warranted for 84 months/7 years.
Toyota has a very well known issue with head gasket failures right around 140k miles that they refuse to address. This is my second Prius and my second failure right at 140k miles. They refuse to acknowledge it, but the advisors in the service department say that's their "bread and butter." They…
Other Toyota Prius Prime years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Prius Prime | 15 | 4 |
| 2023 Prius Prime | 6 | 4 |
| 2022 Prius Prime | 8 | 1 |
| 2021 Prius Prime | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 Prius Prime | 16 | 1 |
| 2019 Prius Prime | 9 | 1 |
| 2018 Prius Prime | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 42 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime?
Owners most often report visibility/wiper, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, visibility/wiper, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prius Prime model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.