2007 TOYOTA PRIUS Suspension Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS
7 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
7
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
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DRIVER REAR COIL SPRING BROKE. ONE END OF IT SEEMS TO HAVE A CHUNK BROKEN OFF. I HAVE THE COIL SPRING. I HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE SPRING SO I DO HAVE REPAIR INVOICE. I NOTICED THE CAR SITTING LOW ON DRIVER'S REAR CORNER WHILE SITTING IN MY GARAGE. I HAVE AN IDENTICAL MODEL, A 2009 PRIUS, SITTING NEXT TO THIS AFFECTED CAR, (A 2007 PRIUS). THE GARAGE FLOOR IS A FLAT CONCRETE SLAB.
THE CAR'S HID HEADLAMP JUST GOES OUT SPORADICALLY. SO FAR, IT IS "SOLVED" BY TURNING HEADLAMPS OFF AND ON AGAIN; BUT IT REPEATS ITSELF. THE FRONT RIGHT STRUT WAS BROKEN SHORTLY AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR (55 DAYS AGO) AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. WE REPLACED STRUT.
TRAVELING STRAIGHT AHEAD, ~30MPH ON CITY STREET , FRONT TIRE (MICHELIN DT008-35670-MI, 185/65R15) BLEW FOR UNKNOWN REASON. CAR SWERVED TO RIGHT INTO UTILITY POLE, REMOVING RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, WHEEL CONNECTIONS, FENDER, HEADLIGHT. (CAR "TOTALED" BY INSURER.) STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG ACTIVATED. DRIVER (SOLE OCCUPANT) SUFFERED FRACTURES OF RIGHT HAND, WRIST, 3 RIBS AND STERNUM, APPARENTLY DUE TO IMPACT OF AIRBAG. DRIVER WAS WEARING BELT/HARNESS.
HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND LEAF SPRINGS BROKE ON REAR OF CAR. CAR BECAME SEVERELY SLANTED TO ONE SIDE. *TR
DRIVING AT 65 MPH IN HEAVY EVENING TRAFFIC THE RIGHT REAR STRUT FAILED WHEN THE RETAINER NUT AND SPACER CAME OFF AND THE STRUT/SHOCK ABSORBER CAME OFF THE MOUNT. I LOST CONTROL OF THE PRIUS BUT MANAGED TO PULL OFF TO THE HIGHWAY SHOULDER WITHOUT A CRASH. *TR
I PRESSED ON THE BRAKES IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AND THERE WAS A SLIGHT DELAY BETWEEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WHEN THE BRAKES GRABBED. I ENDED UP STRIKING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I HAVE THE LICENSE PLATE OF THE CAR I HIT ETCHED IN MY FRONT BUMPER. 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS. *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
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
Structurebodytailgate
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