Table 1 shows two common seats related problems of the 2008 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the mid/rear seats assembly (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat head restraint (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems |
During the accident, the back seat fell down. I am assuming it happened due to the force of the impact but it was terrifying because sometimes we have our children rear facing in that vehicle. The vehicle was rear-ended on the freeway and the glass was broken in the back from the impact. Read details...
I have reported to Toyota my concern about the 2008 model year Prius, the middle back passenger seat. The seat has been raised up about 2 inches (padding) but is narrow, causing it to not be stable/compatible with at least 3 different child restraint/booster seats that we have tried. Read details...