Toyota Prius C years to avoid
More than twice the Prius C's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Toyota Prius C years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Toyota Prius C complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Toyota Prius C problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes60
- Electrical52
- Engine23
- Airbags18
- Fuel system14
- Acceleration14
- Lights12
- Transmission11
- Driver assistance11
- Steering8
- Body8
- Wheels6
Most reported problems on the Toyota Prius C
Toyota Prius C problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 89 | 6 | Acceleration | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2017 | 94 | 2 | Acceleration | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2016 | 81 | 12 | Brakes | 7,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 75 | 17 | Electrical | 18,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 51 | 33 | Brakes | 63,769 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 31 | 58 | Electrical | 66,000 | 0 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 26 | 65 | Brakes | 54,000 | 0 | 9 | Avoid |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Toyota Prius C
What years of the Toyota Prius C should you avoid?
2012 and 2013. Each has more than twice the Toyota Prius C's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2012 alone has 65, mostly about brakes and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Prius C?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Prius C?
Brakes, with 60 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (52) and engine (23).
How many recalls does the Toyota Prius C have?
4 recalls between 2012 and 2018. The 2018 model year has the most, with 2.
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