Power Train Related Problems of the 2013 Toyota Prius

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2013 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle shudder (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Toyota Prius

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
25
Vehicle Shudder problems
1
Axle Assembly problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2013 Toyota Prius

The Power Train problem

While I was driving on the freeway the dash lit up with multiple lights. Simultaneously, I lost power to the car and could not accelerate and only break. The steering was tight and I could not steer correctly.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

I was leaving work and as I got on to the freeway, I noticed that when I pressed the acceleration, the car would rev and jerk. Didn�t think much of it thinking I would make it home. By time I made it to the freeway, my car began to rev loudly and I noticed I was loosing acceleration.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius v. The contact stated that while in reverse(r), the rear driver’s side tire became flat. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the rear axle had fractured due to rusting and corrosion, and had punctured the rear passenger’s side tire.   Read details...


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