2002 TOYOTA PRIUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

201

Owner Complaints

16 Crashes 5 Fires 5 Deaths

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

15

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2002 TOYOTA PRIUS

The 2002 TOYOTA PRIUS has received a total of 201 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (57 complaints), Electrical System (13 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (13 complaints).

Recalls for the 2002 TOYOTA PRIUS

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 TOYOTA PRIUS, potentially affecting up to 87,148 vehicles.

Recall 11V304000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

| 52,377 vehicles affected

Defect: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2003 PRIUS PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 28, 2000, THROUGH MAY 30, 2003. THE STEERING LINKAGE MAY LOOSEN, RESULTING IN REDUCED ELECTRIC STEERING ASSISTANCE WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN.

Consequence: LOSS OF POWER STEERING, PARTICULARLY WHEN AN OPERATOR IS ACTIVELY INTENDING TO STEER THE VEHICLE, MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NUTS IN THE STEERING LINKAGE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

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Recall 06V266000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 34,771 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER MOLDING OF THE RESIN BODY OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENOR INSTALLED ON THE ENGINE BLOCK, ENGINE OIL MAY PENETRATE THE SEAL AND ENTER THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR. THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY ATTACHED TO THE LOCKING TAB OF THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR.

Consequence: ENGINE OIL INSIDE THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE EXPANSION DUE TO THE HEAT OF THE ENGINE AND COULD DEFORM THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR. THE CONNECTOR MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING AND NOT BE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

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Owner Complaints for the 2002 TOYOTA PRIUS

201 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 TOYOTA PRIUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steering
Complaints: 57 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 13 1 Crash 2 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 13 2 Crashes
Tires
Complaints: 12
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 10 6 Crashes 2 Injuries
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
Complaints: 8
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 8
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Suspension
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 3
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 4 Injuries 5 Deaths
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 2
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Traction Control System
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire

Most Recent Complaints

#11529952 | STEERING | | N/A miles
I was driving on the 91 freeway west exit ramp to merge into the 57 freeway in Orange County ca. when suddenly I lost all power steering on the car . We managed to get out the freeway on the first exit
#11452342 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
Anti-lock brake failure. Failing to pressurize.
#11360482 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 65,395 miles Crash
DRIVING SPEED LESS THAN 25MPH ON FAMILIAR SURFACE STREET WITH NEED TO STOP FOR A CAR ABOUT 75 FEET (ESTIMATE) IN FRONT; SHOULD HAVE BEEN AN EASY STOP; APPLIED BRAKES BUT CAR ACCELERATED (I THINK ONLY ELECTRIC MOTOR); FURTHER BRAKE PRESSURE DID NOT STOP THE CAR, CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE (ESTIMATE 30 MPH); FENDER BENDER CRASH OF DRIVER SIDE FRONT FENDER INTO PASSENGER REAR FENDER AND SIDE BUMPER. VERY FAMILIAR WITH CAR (19 YEARS DRIVING IT) AND VERY FAMILIAR STREET NEAR MY HOME; CONFUSION WAS NOT A FACTOR; NO AIRBAGS ON EITHER CAR ACTIVATED; I WAS ABLE TO STOP WHEN I WAS BEYOND THE STRUCK VEHICLE. I PLAN ON NOT DRIVING CAR FURTHER AND HAVE ASKED TOYOTA DEALER TO TAKE IT BACK FOR JUNK WITHOUT A DEFINITE REPLY SO FAR
#11360535 | STEERING | | 145,139 miles
DRIVING UP AND DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINE, POWER STEERING SUDDENLY GOES OUT. ONLY HAPPENED TWICE SO FAR BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT WOULD PREVENT IT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN. PROBABLY GOING ABOUT 15-20MPH UPHILL AND MAYBE 20-25MPH DOWNHILL. HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET.
#11360482 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 65,395 miles Crash
DRIVING SPEED LESS THAN 25MPH ON FAMILIAR SURFACE STREET WITH NEED TO STOP FOR A CAR ABOUT 75 FEET (ESTIMATE) IN FRONT; SHOULD HAVE BEEN AN EASY STOP; APPLIED BRAKES BUT CAR ACCELERATED (I THINK ONLY ELECTRIC MOTOR); FURTHER BRAKE PRESSURE DID NOT STOP THE CAR, CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE (ESTIMATE 30 MPH); FENDER BENDER CRASH OF DRIVER SIDE FRONT FENDER INTO PASSENGER REAR FENDER AND SIDE BUMPER. VERY FAMILIAR WITH CAR (19 YEARS DRIVING IT) AND VERY FAMILIAR STREET NEAR MY HOME; CONFUSION WAS NOT A FACTOR; NO AIRBAGS ON EITHER CAR ACTIVATED; I WAS ABLE TO STOP WHEN I WAS BEYOND THE STRUCK VEHICLE. I PLAN ON NOT DRIVING CAR FURTHER AND HAVE ASKED TOYOTA DEALER TO TAKE IT BACK FOR JUNK WITHOUT A DEFINITE REPLY SO FAR

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Safety Rating for the 2002 TOYOTA PRIUS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 TOYOTA PRIUS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 TOYOTA PRIUS

Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 TOYOTA PRIUS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

ZTI_Dealer Packa — EQUIPMENT

Dealer Package: 09/30/19 A watermark has been added to the Dealer Letter to indicate that ZTI expired on September 30, 2019. In our continuing efforts to assure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota will initiate a Customer Support Program (CSP) to extend the warranty coverage on specific Malfunction Indicator Light...

ZTP-Expired-Deal — EQUIPMENT

Dealer Package: September 11, 2018 A watermark has been added to the Dealer Letter to indicate that ZTP expired on September 10, 2018. Toyota has received reports of customer concerns regarding an unusual steering wheel vibration when the driver releases the steering wheel in certain 2001 to 2003 model year...

SB-0180-09 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

TOYOTA: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ON CONDITION IF AN ABNORMALLY LOW ENGINE POWER OUTPUT OR FAILURE TO START HAS BEEN DETECTED DURING A PARTICULAR THS DRIVE CYCLE. *PE

02307 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P3130, AND INFORMATION CODE 346. *KB UPDATED 10/26/07. *NJ

5074 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

DIAGNOSTICS - HV BATTERY CONTROL SYSTEM. REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM883-U1. 00400-RM778-U1. *TT

004008831 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. *SC

05005 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SSC) 40G - BATTERY MODIFICATION CHEMICAL UPDATE. *TT

4301 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

'02 PRIUS REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM883-U2. HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL - HV BATTERY. *TT HV BATTERY CONTROL. 00400-RM883-U1. *TT

04014 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 40G. HV BATTERY MODIFICATION DATED 07/19/2004. *TT (REVISED). *TT

02204 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P3130. *MJ

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 TOYOTA PRIUS

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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