2007 TOYOTA PRIUS Structurebodytailgate Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebodytailgate Issues in the 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS
4 structurebodytailgate complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebodytailgate Complaints
2007 TOYOTA PRIUS TAILGATE LATCH RUBBER HAS DEGRADED AND EFFECTIVELY MELTED TO WHERE THE LATCH FAILS TO WORK MOST OF THE TIME, AND DEPOSITS RUBBER GOO RESIDUE WHEN CONTACTING THE LATCH. THE PART IS CLEARLY DEFECTIVE AS INDICATIONS OF THE PROBLEM STARTED WITHIN 3 YEARS OF PURCHASE. CLEARLY SHOULD BE A RECALL OR REPLACEMENT VIA TOYOTA. IF NOT LABOR, AT LEAST COST OF NEW PART. *TR
TAIL GATE LIFTERS FAILED TO COMPLETELY LIFT THE TAIL GATE. NOT NOTICING THE TAIL GATE WAS SLIGHTLY LOWER THAN NORMAL, THE DRIVER, WHILE STANDING ON THE GROUND TO REMOVE GROCERIES FROM THE BACK, LEANED INTO BACK OF VEHICLE AND STRUCK THE TOP OF HER HEAD ON THE TAIL GATE, SUSTAINING A CONCUSSION. SYMPTOMS INCLUDED NAUSEA, HEADACHES AND DIFFICULTY CONCENTRATING, LEAVING HER UNABLE TO COMPLETE HER NORMAL TASKS FOR THE DAY. THE SYMPTOMS LASTED 2 DAYS. DRIVER'S HUSBAND CAME OUT AND IMMEDIATELY CONFIRMED THAT TAILGATE HAD FAILED TO OPEN COMPLETELY AND HE DETERMINED IT WAS NO LONGER OPENING COMPLETELY, REPRESENTING A PARTIAL BUT DANGEROUS FAILURE OF THE LIFTING MECHANISM. THE TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 4 PM; THE TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 48 DEGREES. WHAT MAKES IT PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS AND PERNICIOUS IS THAT THE MECHANISM THAT USED TO OPEN THE TAIL GATE ALL THE WAY UP, PROVIDING AMPLE HEAD CLEARANCE, WAS NOW LEAVING THE...
THE TAILGATE SWITCH HAD A RUBBER COVER THAT IS MELTING AND BECOME NONFUNCTIONAL AT TIMES. ACCORDING TO TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON MANY PRIUS. THE BREAKDOWN STARTS AFTER WARRANTY RUNS OUT IN MANY CARS. *TR
2007 TOYOTA PRIUS - TAILGATE SWITCH MELTED AND MAKES OPENING THE TAILGATE DIFFICULT AND MESSY. *TR
Other 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS Problem Areas
Exterior Lighting
979 complaints
Electrical System
235 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
130 complaints
Service Brakes
127 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
117 complaints
Structurebody
96 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
86 complaints
Unknown Or Other
67 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
59 complaints
Structure
44 complaints
Air Bags
43 complaints
Traction Control System
38 complaints
Engine
37 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
34 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
34 complaints
Steering
31 complaints
Power Train
27 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
19 complaints
Equipment
14 complaints
Visibility
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
12 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
11 complaints
Seat Belts
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
10 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
10 complaints
Structurebodydoor
9 complaints
Visibilitywiper
8 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
6 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
5 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
5 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Hybrid Propulsion System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systempropulsion Systemtraction Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemsoftware
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhandleexterior
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Tiresbead
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint