Electrical System Related Problems of the 2001 Toyota Prius

Table 1 shows eleven common electrical system related problems of the 2001 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery dead (four problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2001 Toyota Prius

The Electrical System problem

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Prius. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle lost complete power and braking ability without warning. As a result, the contact drove over the median aand crashed into a pole. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. There were no injuries.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

Hv battery failure, prior to failure of hv battery vehicle exhibited error codes indicating that at least two battery modules had a greater than 1. 2 volts between max module voltage and min module voltage (hv battery consist of 38 battery modules 7. 2 volts each).   Read details...

The Battery problem

Vehicle stalled/died, and lost power while driving 5 mph. Throttle body module failed. There was a NHTSA recall but this involved a chemical in the pruis car battery. L. Yes. Car has broke down several times since. The stalling is still a problem.   Read details...


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