general problems of the 2007 Toyota Prius

Four problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2007 Toyota Prius. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2021

Abs vsc brake light on.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2017

The car's hid headlamp just goes out sporadically. So far, it is "solved" by turning headlamps off and on again; but it repeats itself. The front right strut was broken shortly after we bought the car (55 days ago) and needed replacement. We replaced strut.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2017

Traveling straight ahead, ~30mph on city street , front tire (michelin dt008-35670-mi, 185/65r15) blew for unknown reason. Car swerved to right into utility pole, removing right front wheel, wheel connections, fender, headlight. (car "totaled" by insurer. ) steering wheel airbag activated. Driver (sole occupant) suffered fractures of right hand, wrist, 3 ribs and sternum, apparently due to impact of airbag. Driver was wearing belt/harness.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2009

I pressed on the brakes in an emergency situation and there was a slight delay between when the brake pedal was depressed and when the brakes grabbed. I ended up striking the car in front of me. I have the license plate of the car I hit etched in my front bumper. 2007 Toyota Prius.


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