Toyota Prius Prime years to avoid
No model year of the Toyota Prius Prime stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Toyota Prius Prime years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Toyota Prius Prime 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 Prime problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical27
- Visibility19
- Brakes15
- Transmission13
- Driver assistance11
- Fuel system9
- Acceleration8
- Wheels7
- Tires7
- Engine7
- Airbags7
- Steering6
Toyota Prius Prime problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | 16 | Electrical | 7,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2023 | - | 7 | Electrical | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 79 | 8 | Acceleration | 1 | 3 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2021 | 70 | 10 | Electrical | 34,000 | 0 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2020 | 58 | 16 | Visibility | 12,000 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 77 | 9 | Wheels | 11,597 | 1 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 55 | 16 | Airbags | 15,000 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 23 | 42 | Visibility | 6,500 | 0 | 5 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the Toyota Prius Prime
What years of the Toyota Prius Prime should you avoid?
No single model year of the Toyota Prius Prime has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Prius Prime?
2022, 2019 and 2021 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (8, 9 and 10).
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Prius Prime?
Electrical, with 27 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (19) and brakes (15).
How many recalls does the Toyota Prius Prime have?
6 recalls between 2017 and 2024. The 2024 model year has the most, with 4.
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