One problem related to ball joint has been reported for the 2012 Toyota Prius. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. The car then skidded about 20 yards and came to a stop with the motor racing. It was a single car crash with no bodily injury.
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| Suspension Noise problems | |
| Ball Joint problems |