Electrical System Related Problems of the 2002 Toyota Prius

Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 2002 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the battery (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the electrical system (seven problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Toyota Prius


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2002 Toyota Prius

The Battery problem

When driving in traffic hybrid battery completely discharges causing car to lurch when trying to accelerate. Once the car is out of traffic the battery over charges causing the battery to over heat and cause the cabin to fill with a scary smell of burning. The hybrid battery fan is on.   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

Hybrid circulation pump failed. Three warning lights came on.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Prius. The contact was driving approximately between 65-75 mph on normal road conditions when all of the warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Suddenly, a strong burning odor circulated inside of the vehicle and the engine began to overheat.   Read details...


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