2007 Toyota Prius: check engine light

Filed Mar 26, 2025 · Brakes · CA

Check engine light came on with codes C 1256 & C 1300. Primary issue is Brake actuator failure. Toyota is ignoring this known and repeated issue and it may lead to a dangerous/ deadly situation if brakes go out while driving.

Filed Sep 5, 2023 · Brakes · CA

Brake Actuator system (ABS) needs to be replaced with only 133K miles on my 2007 prius. I heard a sound and had a Toyota service center check for any issues. They told me it was the ABS system that needed to be replaced at a cost of $5K. The repair costs are greater than the car value. Toyota knows about this year, make, and model issue. I contacted Toyota Corporate about this this week and learned there was an extended warranty for this specific issue on my car. They refuse to honor the extended ABS system warranty even though I'm under 150K miles per the warranty. They told me a letter was sent to me about replacing it at no cost in 2017. I never received the letter nor did the Toyota service center I used at the time tell me about the issue. Additional Info: I am not driving the car since the dash lights have come on - red triangle, check engine, VSC and (!) symbol - with a circle inside the (). Noise checked at Toyota dealer service center and confirmed it's the brake actuator system No inspection by the manufacturer, police, insurance rep, or others The sound came first when pressing the brake pedal and then the lights came on after taking to the service center

Filed Jun 6, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · 160,000 miles · DC

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while at a stop light, she attempted to drive however, the vehicle failed to exceed 25 MPH. The HC battery, ECU, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the vehicle displayed DTC code: P3190 (Engine Failure). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the hybrid battery was severely drained, and the mechanic retrieved DTC codes: P3000 and P0A80 for the hybrid battery pack. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic, who replaced the battery, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. The contact stated the vehicle was actually overfilled with oil at the mechanic's shop that performed the oil change, so that is what caused the issues with my vehicle.

Filed Oct 1, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 138,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that the cluster panel went out while driving at any speed. Also, the ABS and check engine indicators illuminated when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to autonation toyota pinellas park (727‑231‑1423, located at 8501 us highway 19 north, pinellas park, fl 33781) where it was diagnosed that the ABS actuator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was an unknown recall in 2017. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2018 · Fuel system · IL

The prius' charcoal canister has failed, triggering repeated "check engine" light warnings. This seems to be an issue prompting a recall of other 2007 priuses, like mine, but toyota says my vehicle isn't covered. See: https://paultan.org/2016/06/29/toyota-charcoal-canister-recall/ https://www.just-auto.com/news/airbag-and-carbon-canister-recalls-for-29m-toyota-vehicles_id170365.aspx https://repairpal.com/charcoal-canister

Filed May 22, 2017 · Engine · 138,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but the technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. Seventeen days later, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to another dealer who performed an oil change and checked the tire pressure. One week later, the failure recurred and the tire gauge indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician recommended that the hybrid battery might be the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the hybrid battery needed to be replaced with a 12-volt regular battery. The battery was not replaced. Two hours later, while the contact was driving, the failure recurred and the check engine indicator started to blink. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road where the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine and called aaa. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there were two holes at the bottom of the engine. The technician also found a piece of metal that fractured from the engine. The manufacturer stated that the warranty was expired and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2016 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · CA

Vehicle only has 110k miles on it. Check engine starting going on when accelerating on uphill. Full up gas tank & light would go off. Then check engine would go on when low gas level. Told to change gascap. Did not resolve issue. Filling pulled codes it was catalytic converter. Part cost $1700.00 for part alone for a part that is suppose to last lifetime of car.

Filed Jul 14, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 125,149 miles · CA

On may 16, 2015, while driving my second-generation 2007 toyota prius on the freeway, I experienced a sudden loss of power, along with the illumination on the instrument panel of the malfunction indicator light, master warning light and hybrid warning light. I was able to maneuver the car to the side of the road and summon emergency help. A nearby toyota dealership replaced the hybrid inverter water pump, which fixed the problem. However, the dealership did not advise me of a safety recall. Toyota customer experience center today stated that the original hybrid inverter water pump was replaced on april 7, 2011, under toyota limited service notice a0n; hence, toyota refused my phone request for reimbursement of my may, 2015, repair expense. The 2011 "a0n" replacement pump appears to have failed by the same failure mechanism leading to recall campaign "c0u", which is different from the a0n failure mechanism.

Filed Dec 23, 2014 · Transmission · 57,970 miles · CA

On sunday morning, dec. 21st, I left the house around 7am with dog in back seat to drive to a hiking trail. Everything was normal as I drove south on oregon expressway. After driving about 0.5 mi and descending the underpass at alma st., at around 35 MPH, without warning the red triangle light illuminated on with beep and indicators: brake, ABS, airbag on and check engine. I also noticed the words "transmission failure "on the main display. While driving up the other side of the underpass I realized the car was losing power. I decided to take the next turn-off at ash st. By now the car had slowed to 20-25 MPH by the time I approached ash st. As I initiated the turn I realized that I no longer had power steering so I touched the brakes and discovered that I also didn't have power brakes. I pushed hard on the brakes and momentarily locked up the wheels. By now the car had slowed enough that I was able to crank the steering wheel hard to complete the turn. Fortunately there were no other cars on ash st. Since I ended up making a rather wide turn; the car fortunately remained on the pavement. The car coasted to a stop at ash and sheridan and I was left stuck in the intersection with no power. I pushed the car to a parking spot. If I recall the main display had gone completely dark by this time; it may have gone dark around the time I initiated the turn onto ash - I can't remember exactly. While considering my options, I eventually powered the car off and powered back on (start button). At this point no indicators were on and everything appeared normal. I took the car home and resolved to bring it for service first thing monday. Fortunately driving to the dealer doesn't require driving on a highway or expressway. I've driven this car since 2007 and never had a similar issue. Losing all power on the expressway was very disconcerting.

Filed Jul 3, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 95,390 miles · TX

I was traveling at 50mph when an alarm sounded in the car and 4 lights lit up on the dashboard ? The brake system warning light, master warning light, vsc and malfunction indicator lamp. The vehicle was taken to a toyota dealership where they advised the hybrid water pump needed replacing. I then discovered there is a recall on the hybrid water pumps but was advised my vehicle was not on the list for the recall. The details of my mishap correlate to the toyota recall notice that toyota put out regarding the hybrid water pumps. I believe my vehicle should have been on the recall list to have this safety issue addressed and that the recall notice does not adequately cover all toyota vehicles with this possible issue.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Body · CT

The check engine light for the electrical system illuminated. I contacted a-1 toyota dealer and they diagnosed leak on rear window. Heard water sloshing in the car. Water leaked into cargo area. The weather strip was replaced.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 112,000 miles · AZ

While driving on the freeway, suddenly noticed slight jolt and illumination of various warning lights in the instrument panel (check engine, large warning sign, emergency car danger sign, vsc sign). Hybrid system ceased functioning, leading the car to drive using gasoline engine only. Dealership determined hybrid electric water pump was no longer functioning, needed replacement at cost of $570.