Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2003 Toyota Prius

Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2003 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the car stall (two problems).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Toyota Prius


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 2003 Toyota Prius

The Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

After a series of problems with the Prius engine the local Toyota dealer informed me that I needed to have the car's transmission replaced. Naturally the vehicle is no longer covered by its warranty. Back ground: 2003 Prius, odometer reading 116,289.   Read details...

The Car Stall problem

: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle intermittently stalled and lost power. The warning lights illuminated occasionally. The vehicle was taken to the dealership numerous times, but the problem persisted.   Read details...

The Engine problem

Warning light comes on and manual says do not operate vehicle, park immediately. This happened on my 2003 Toyota Prius in December. Fortunately the dealer was open and when reported said it was not a big deal, the care was drivable and should be brought in for service.   Read details...


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