Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2012 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the ball joint (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Ball Joint problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems |
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while reversing, the driver's side rear wheel flipped over. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a corroded I-beam assembly on the rear wheel. Read details...
Turning right from a stop sign stop, the car took off in an unintended acceleration and could not be stopped until it hit a curb. The force broke the ball joint of the driver's side wheel causing the wheel to turn approx 45 degrees. Read details...
Repeating several-second groaning or grinding noise heard from rear wheel area upon startup motion. The noise is severe and sounds like low-pitch metal grinding. It's potentially brake related but could be suspension bushings or other components rubbing against one another. Read details...