Two problems related to instrument cluster/panel have been reported for the 2009 Toyota Prius. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Toyota Prius based on all problems reported for the 2009 Prius.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, extra effort was needed to stop the vehicle while depressing the brake pedal. In addition, the contact stated that the instrument panel intermittently went blank and failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the abs and the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.
The contacts neighbor owns a 2009 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument panel lights would turn off and no instrumentation could be accessed or read. The failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not determined but the contact was informed that a manufacturer’s extended service which addressed the failure was available from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 215,000.