Two problems related to paint have been reported for the 2010 Toyota Prius. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Factory defective paint resulted in peeling paint. Contacted Toyota by email & phone & they refuse to reimburse me $3,529. 04 that I paid to have my car repainted, insisting that my Toyota Prius iii is not included in the defective paint recall. I have a case #1080543 on file with consumer assistance office metro west. You have my permission to contact fred nassif at bridge st. Auto body, 781-326-8707 for assistance regarding the peeling paint. He can provide you with verification & pictures.
Automotive paint is unstable. On the sides there are several points. Many paint chips in front of the car. The machine quickly rusts.