2014 Toyota Prius V problems
Owners have filed 122 complaints about the 2014 Toyota Prius V with NHTSA. Service brakes account for 30.3% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 12.3%.
Complaints122
Crashes5
Fires10
Injuries1
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes 30.3% · 37
Electrical system 12.3% · 15
Engine 10.7% · 13
Unknown or other 9.8% · 12
Fuel/propulsion system 8.2% · 10
Vehicle speed control 6.6% · 8
Service brakes, hydraulic 4.9% · 6
Power train 3.3% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 5 describe a crash, 10 describe a fire and 1 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Toyota Prius V in this data, 2014 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2012 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 52 in the last three years against 18 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 91,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The brake booster has failed and seems to be a common issue with this model vehicle for Toyota issued an extended warranty, but I am passed the date and they are unwilling to do anything. Due to the malfunctioning brake booster. The car is unsafe to drive the too expensive to repair. Service brakes
Brakes are not working properly,pull up to stop light and pedal can go all the way to floor. there are multipul warning lights. Toyota dealer says becase I have 153,00 miles they wont repair,even though Toyota knows there is a problem Service brakes
Brake actuator failure, coded as C1391. known issue by Toyota which can result in loss of brakes if not repaired. symptoms of problem: pulsing air sound from master brake cylinder, and/or all braking system lights illuminate on dash. Service brakes
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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