Table 1 shows three common other fuel system related problems of the 2009 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the other fuel system (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the other fuel system tank assembly (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System problems | |
| Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems | |
| Other Fuel System Tank Mounting problems |
Our 2009 Toyota Prius is known as a gen 2 Prius (model years 2004 -2009). All gen 2 Priuses has a bladder inside their fuel tank. Over time, these bladders are known to deteriorate. In our case, the fuel tank capacity is shrinking and fuel can be difficult to add to the tank (pumps click off Read details...
Unable to add any gas to the fuel tank even when tank is near empty. Gas just spurts back out of the filler neck. Over time we have learned that this is temperature related. At or near freezing temperatures and colder it becomes impossible at times to add any gas to the tank. Read details...
Car exhibits symptoms consistent with fuel tank bladder collapse. Have observed widely erratic fuel gauge indications and difficulty adding fuel - particularly in colder weather, (temperatures below approximately 45 degrees f). Read details...