2012 TOYOTA PRIUS Structure Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS
3 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
A DEAD MOUSE WAS FOUND IN THE CABIN AIR FILTER. THE DEALER CHARGED ME TO CHANGE THE FILTER AND CLEAN OUT THE AIR SYSTEM. I THOUGHT IT WAS A FLUKE. I HAD SEVERAL UNEXPLAINED MESSES IN THE CAR (BLAMED MY CHILDREN) THEN FOUND A LIVE MOUSE IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. OPENED UP THE GLOVE BOX ALL THE WAY AND EXPOSED WHAT WAS BEHIND IT AND FOUND THE MICE HAD SHREDDED UP THE INSULATION AROUND THE WIRING SYSTEM. WE REMOVED A GALLON SIZED BAGGIE OF INSULATION THAT MADE A VERY COZY AND LARGE MOUSE NEST. NOW THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE ME AGAIN FOR A MOUSE ISSUE. WHERE WILL THIS END? IN READING ON THE INTERNET, IT APPEARS TOYOTA PRIUS HAS A BIG PROBLEM WITH NOT SEALING UP THE CAR FOR VERMIN. HANTA VIRUS IS A VERY BIG CONCERN FOR ME, AS IS THE THOUGHT OF A MOUSE SCURRYING NEAR OR...
INTERIOR WATER LEAKAGE THAT DRIPS DOWN FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE DOWN TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FLOORS. FIRST OCCURRENCE OCCURRED AROUND 14K MILES. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT IT WAS LEAKING BEFORE BUT I DID NOT NOTICE IT BECAUSE I HAVE WEATHER PROOFING FLOOR MATS, THE WETNESS OCCURS UNDER THE MAT. THE DEALER SAYS CLOGGED AC TUBING BY DEBRIS. THEY CLEANED IT OUT BUT CHARGE ME $100. SECOND OCCURRENCE IN DEC 6 2013 AT 16K MILES. IT RAIN THE NIGHT BEFORE. I SUSPECT IT IS A DESIGN FLOW IF THERE ARE TREND FOR SIMILAR COMPLAINTS OR MY CAR HAS A DEFECTIVE PART(S). THE CONSISTENT DAMPNESS UNDER THE FLOOR MATS COULD LEAD TO LONG TERM ISSUE WITH THE CAR. *TR
MY 2012 PRIUS V HAS A SERIOUS REFLECTION IN THE POINT OF VEIW OF THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS, WHEN THE FRONT WINDOWS ARE ROLLED UP, AND THE SUN IS HIGH NOON(+-5 HOURS) POSITION. THIS IS CAUSED BY THE WHITE DASH TRIM THAT THE SUN HITS. *TR ## VIN PASSED ## TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 ##. *TR
Other 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS Problem Areas
Service Brakes
175 complaints
Electrical System
49 complaints
Exterior Lighting
36 complaints
Unknown Or Other
31 complaints
Engine
30 complaints
Visibilitywiper
28 complaints
Air Bags
26 complaints
Power Train
20 complaints
Structurebody
20 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
12 complaints
Seat Belts
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
10 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
9 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
7 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Fuel System Other
4 complaints
Hybrid Propulsion System
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
3 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
3 complaints
Hybrid Propulsion System Inverter
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Insert Padding
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint