2012 Toyota Prius body problems

Filed Nov 10, 2023 · Body · WA

Weather stripping around the solar sunroof cracked and has come off in sections. This is a very common problem with this specific model, but remains low due to the low numbers the solar sunroof packages was produced. Afraid the sunroof will leak if used, so it stays inoperable in order to not damage broken seals.

Filed Oct 3, 2019 · Body, Seat belts · NY

Vehicle is manufactured without any regard for preventing mice from entering the passenger interior--- air intake vent under windshield and 2 rear decompression vents located in the rear cargo compartment above the wheel wells are open to the exterior allowing unimpeded access to the interior of the car. Had mice in this car 2 weeks after purchase in 2012 and have been dealing with this problem for 7 years. Just recently, had toyota install 1/4" hardware cloth over these 3 areas and this should help significantly to prevent entry. All preventative measures to prevent mice entry have been diligently taken by me, without success. Mice can make a person very sick. Their excrement carries hantavirus..... And the mice carry ticks, which can lead to lyme disease. Simply manufacturing the car with these vents properly screened would greatly reduce the chance of occupants contracting a serious disease.the mice also do a lot of damage to the car itself, in my car the driver seat belt was chewed, and I have had to replace the cabin air filter several times because of nesting in this compartment(after having been unknowingly breathing the mice excrement as the air passes through this filter on its' way to the interior. Toyota needs to be pressured by your agency to correct this very serious health hazard that their car is presenting. Their is no legitimate reason for this situation to exist. The cost to toyota would be negligible.the benefit to all prius owners would be very significant, likely preventing many cases of disease. Please take this situation very seriously, as is the case. I also will be calling you to discuss this over the phone. Thank you for your help to correct this problem!

Filed Feb 18, 2019 · Acceleration, Body · 40,063 miles · CA · crash · 5 injuries

I was coming up the freeway off ramp and my car just turned off I had no braking I hit six other cars rolled over and was severly imjured in the hospital forr three days

Filed Oct 22, 2018 · Body · 50,000 miles · OR

Three different door lock actuators (front left, front right, rear left) have failed and been replaced. Symptom is that door does not lock or unlock from key fob or lock control on driver's armrest, also fails to lock automatically when shifting into gear if that option is set. Door must be locked and unlocked manually using the rocker switch in the inside door handle. Clearly there was a batch of defective parts used during manufacturing.

Filed Aug 12, 2017 · Body, Brakes · 106,453 miles · DE · crash

On july 28, 2017, I was driving along with my three children. I pulled into a driveway to park my vehicle behind a parked vehicle. There was approximately a 2 foot span between the back of the vehicle and the front of my 2012 toyota prius. To the right of the parked vehicle was a parked truck. Being that I was pulling into a space to park my vehicle, I was traveling extremely slowly. I began to press on my brake to park the vehicle and instantly knew there was a problem. Upon depressing the brake, several lights began to flash within the dash to include but not limited to the ABS, warning light, and the light with vehicle swerve lines. Other lights were also flashing, but I do not recall each one. The brake pad instantly went straight to the floor with no pressure. The vehicle would not stop and continued to travel forward with acceleration. To avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me I began to turn my wheel to the right. The vehicle continued to accelerate and came into contact with the truck that was to my front-right. My prius failed to slow or stop. It continued to accelerate and began pushing the truck up the driveway and into the metal garage door with the brake pedal being depressed the entire time. Eventually, the car came to a stop and the lights continued to flash prior, during, and after the incident. After the car was towed tread wheel marks were found on the driveway where the wheels spun and left an imprint in the asphalt. I and my children were uninjured however, the incident was incredibly traumatic. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by my insurance company and as of yet to be processed for diagnostic testing by toyota. The toyota care service was informed of the accident. Toyota believes it to be associated with the intelligence component of the vehicle, however determination is currently unknown until diagnostic is performed.

Filed Mar 9, 2017 · Body, Electrical · 40,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota prius. The contact stated that while parked, there were rodents entering the interior of the vehicle. The contact stated that the cabin air filter did not have a mesh grill which was allowing the rodents to enter through a hole in the cabin air filter then into the glove compartment console and into the interior of the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the wires were soy based causing the attraction of rodents to the hood of the vehicle however the vehicle was not taken for an inspection. An independent mechanic was also contacted who confirmed that the cabin air filter did not have a mesh grill which resulted in the rodents entering through a hole into the cabin air filter then entering into the glove compartment console accessing the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to a mechanic where a hardware cloth grill was installed on the cabin air filter. The vehicle was repaired and rodents were no longer entering the vehicle. In addition, the contact was required to clean the feces remaining in the interior of the vehicle utilizing a mask, gloves, and disinfectant and in order to avoid contact with a virus from the feces, the contact was advised not to vacuum let the virus become airborne. The contact was concerned that the rat feces in the vehicle could result in a fatal disease in the event a child would ride in the vehicle and accidentally eat the feces. The contact was concerned that if rodents entered though the air conditioning unit and defecated inside, activating the air condition unit if there was feces, a virus could become airborne. The manufacturer was notified of the failure then informed the contact that the failure was not covered under warranty and that the failure was an outside influence which was not their responsibility. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 6, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 40,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Really appalling that the airbags ware not deployed after a big collision when the whole front of the car was smashed as seen in the pic.this happen on downtown are in columbus in 5 and spring I

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Body · 50,000 miles · WI

Mice in cabin. Since I've owned this car (bought new) I've had several occasions where mice get inside the passenger compartment. I've looked on-line and have seen numerous complaints and suggested solutions. Most have said their dealers deny any design problems and will not fix the problem. Frustrating!

Filed Nov 14, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 30,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in a front end collision with a bobcat front end loader. I struck the implement broadside going 35 MPH. There was no damage to the implement. My car was totaled and the airbag deployed. After going to the hospital and a chest x-ray, ultrasound, and ct scan, it was diagnosed I had fractured my sternum. I am six feet tall and had my seat all the way back. I am questioning whether there have been any other people sustaining a fractured sternum due to an air bag deployment at 35 MPH?

Filed Oct 7, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 9,300 miles · FL · crash

Turning right from a stop sign stop, the car took off in an unintended acceleration and could not be stopped until it hit a curb. The force broke the ball joint of the driver's side wheel causing the wheel to turn approx 45 degrees. The car then skidded about 20 yards and came to a stop with the motor racing. It was a single car crash with no bodily injury.