Toyota Prius Structure Problems
Owners have filed 428 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Toyota Prius across 23 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (184). The words owners use most often: “rear hatch” (19% of reports).
- 428structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 61mention a crash
- 30mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $410typical repair cost reported by owners
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear hatch: mentioned in 82 of 428 complaints (19%)
- Rubber cover: mentioned in 48 of 428 complaints (11%)
- Difficult open: mentioned in 36 of 428 complaints (8%)
- Gooey mess: mentioned in 22 of 428 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Toyota Prius at $410, and half of them between $190 and $530.
Based on 43 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2022), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 315 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 428 complaints, 61 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 30 an injury.
Toyota Prius structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Prius | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2024 Prius | 2 | 7% | — |
| 2023 Prius | 3 | 15% | — |
| 2022 Prius | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Prius | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2018 Prius | 3 | 8% | 4,500 |
| 2017 Prius | 7 | 8% | 9,500 |
| 2016 Prius | 11 | 7% | 17,658 |
| 2015 Prius | 6 | 4% | 4,500 |
| 2014 Prius | 9 | 4% | 38,250 |
| 2013 Prius | 13 | 3% | 40,500 |
| 2012 Prius | 23 | 5% | 15,708 |
| 2011 Prius | 9 | 2% | 62,000 |
| 2010 Prius | 35 | 1% | 33,700 |
| 2009 Prius | 19 | 4% | 68,440 |
| 2008 Prius | 68 | 5% | 75,000 |
| 2007 Prius | 184 | 9% | 69,500 |
| 2006 Prius | 15 | 1% | 51,500 |
| 2005 Prius | 11 | 1% | 67,384 |
| 2004 Prius | 2 | 0% | 140,422 |
| 2003 Prius | 1 | 1% | 136,720 |
| 2002 Prius | 1 | 1% | 29,000 |
| 2001 Prius | 3 | 2% | 42,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the Toyota Prius. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Since owning this car, there is a mildew odor coming from all 4 doors in the window slot. Clearly, water is collecting in the door insulation and growing mildew presenting a health issue. The dealer cleaned one of 4 doors and returned the car. Whenever the car is washed or in the rain, this issue…
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally complain about the way Toyota has handled the problems with my 2010 Toyota Prius and my repeated requests for assistance. I have been a loyal Toyota customer and have purchased two new Toyota vehicles because I trusted Toyota's quality and expected…
While driving straight on smooth paved road, car began to shake and right rear passenger wheel came completely separated from car. After skidding off the road and being able to visually inspect, it was clear the sub-frame had broken and the wheel had come off in its entirety. The rotor, the lugs…
Brake
The factory clear coat has delaminated
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Priuss have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 428 owner complaints about structure for the Toyota Prius. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Prius structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Toyota Prius?
Owners report a typical cost of $410 (half paid between $190 and $530), from 43 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Toyota Prius?
The most frequent phrase is “rear hatch”, in 82 of 428 complaints, followed by “rubber cover” (48).
Other Toyota Prius problems
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- Service Brakes problems (2,039)
- Electrical System problems (1,595)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (1,594)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (1,050)
- Service Brakes, Electric problems (817)
- Engine problems (479)
- Air Bags problems (426)
See all Toyota Prius problems.