2008 Toyota Prius Equipment Problems
4 owner-reported equipment complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Equipment Recalls (1)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Owner Complaints (4)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONTROL AND THE HEATING AND COOLING UNIT FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM SHUT OFF CAUSING THE HEATING AND COOLING UNIT TO FAIL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY UPDATE FROM TOYOTA AFTER THEY SENT ME A NOTICE 2 MONTHS AGO ABOUT MY FLOOR MAT ISSUE. *TR
2008 PRIUS HID HEADLIGHTS FAILING. STARTING AT AROUND 48,000 MILES. CAN'T THEY MAKE A HEADLIGHT FOR ABOUT $20 INSTEAD OF EVEN THE $150 THAT THEY WANT JUST FOR THE BULB. TOYOTA SHOULD AT LEAST OFFER FREE LABOR TO REPLACE THE BULB. CAN'T BELIEVE THEY CAN'T MAKE A CHEAPER BULB THAT SHOULD LAST ABOUT THE LIFETIME OF THE CAR. *TW
THIS PERTAINS TO ANY HYBRID VEHICLE. WHILE WALKING PAST ONE IN A MALL PARKING LOT, THE DRIVER STARTED TO BACK OUT. SINCE THE ENGINE DOES NOT ENGAGE AT THIS SPEED, THERE IS NO AUDIBLE WARNING TO PEDESTRIANS AND IF THE DRIVER IS NOT PAYING ENOUGH ATTENTION, THE PEDESTRIAN COULD BE INJURED. *TR