Wheel Related Problems of the 2001 Toyota Prius

Table 1 shows two common wheel related problems of the 2001 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel bolts (one problem).

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Toyota Prius

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
2
Wheel Bolts problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of the 2001 Toyota Prius

The Wheel problem

Prius, 2001 both rear axle hub assemblies replaced after bearing failures with under 90k miles on my car, owned new since June 2001. There are not options to replace the failed bearings, just the complete rear hub assembly that includes the attached abs sensor.   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

At 45mph on dry pavement, clear weather conditions I disengaged cruise control by tapping brakes. So that I could accelerate into traffic. The vehicle pulled hard to the left. I then found myself in a counterclockwise skid across the pavement as I left the pavement I felt the rear of the vehicle   Read details...


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