2007 Toyota Prius: engine failure

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 17, 2016 · Airbags, Steering · 90,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving at an unknown speed, a warning chime was heard and the steering wheel seized to the right. As a result, the contact crashed into a sign. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. *dt

Filed Jun 24, 2013 · Brakes · 5 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated the brakes seized whenever it rained. When the brakes seized excessively it caused them to lean forward towards the windshield. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to determine what caused the failure to occur. The failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 65,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2013 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, he applied the brakes and one of the rear tires seized. The contact removed his foot from the brake pedal and the tire retuned to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that there was a failure with the anti- lock brake actuator, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 4/15/13 *cn updated 05/16/2013 *js the consumer stated the vehicle was invovled in an accident. The brakes did not stop the vehicle, causing it to crash into the back of another. Updated 05/16/2013

Filed Apr 19, 2010 · Electrical · NY

Tl*- the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact attempted to start the ignition. The engine failed to start as a result of a dead battery. The engine functioned after a jump-starting the vehicle. The failure occurred on two separate occasions, and approximately two weeks after the first occurrence. The battery had been replaced twice. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer with an estimation of five different times. A specialist diagnosed the vehicle and stated the vehicle was operating normally. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 35,000.