Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid years to avoid
No model year of the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 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 Plug-In Hybrid problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes33
- Electrical13
- Engine7
- Fuel system6
- Driver assistance5
- Acceleration5
- Transmission3
- Wheels2
- Suspension2
- Lights2
- Steering1
- Seat belts1
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 4 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 2 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 88 | 5 | Brakes | 1 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2014 | 72 | 13 | Brakes | 70,068 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2013 | 74 | 12 | Brakes | 88,900 | 1 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 49 | 25 | Brakes | 90,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 95 | 1 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | 86 | 6 | Brakes | 1 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
What years of the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid should you avoid?
No single model year of the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid?
2015, 2010 and 2013 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 6 and 12).
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid?
Brakes, with 33 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (13) and engine (7).
How many recalls does the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid have?
4 recalls between 2010 and 2026. The 2025 model year has the most, with 2.
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