2002 TOYOTA PRIUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
201
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
Most Recent Complaints
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
Anti-lock brake failure. Failing to pressurize.
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
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.
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
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.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA PRIUS
- 2000 TOYOTA PRIUS — 4 complaints
- 2001 TOYOTA PRIUS — 215 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA PRIUS (current)
- 2003 TOYOTA PRIUS — 123 complaints
- 2004 TOYOTA PRIUS — 737 complaints
- 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS — 1,298 complaints
- 2006 TOYOTA PRIUS — 1,688 complaints
- 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS — 2,451 complaints
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