Battery problems of the 2002 Toyota Prius

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. Took to Toyota dealership paid nearly $300 for diagnostic and they could find no error codes related to the problem. Call chp to assist in tow to dealership.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator continues to illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the large battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also out of warranty. The manufacturer referred the contact to the out-of-warranty division, but they could not assist. The failure and current mileages were 108,000.

While driving 20 mph the vehicle caught on fire in the trunk where the battery was located. Consumer was able to pull the vehicle off the road. The local fire department arrived and extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire was determined to be an electrical short. The dealer was notified. The hybrid battery pack caught on fire.

2002 new Toyota Prius delivered with bridgestone potenza tires. These tires have failed after 12,000 miles. Then changed tires (all 4) which failed at 10,000 miles. Toyota corporate says its not their concern. Dealer told me they are not safe tires. I have replaced tires every 10,000 miles. Toyota corporate recommends these tires and takes no responsibility for them.

Vehicle refuses to start. Towed vehicle . Replaced battery , problem re0ccurred. A.

Consumer stated that the vehicle stopped while pulling out of a parking lot due to faulty battery.

While driving in heavy traffic vehicle completely shutsdown. When this occurs check engine o/ battery lights illuminate. Please give furhter details.