Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2013 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the body (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the hood (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems | |
| Hood problems | |
| Structure problems |
The rear right wheel broke off when going in reverse, leaving driveway (low speed). Towed to a garage. Was told that the rear frame member had rusted through. Had no warning of this -- car is used regularly and had been inspected several months ago. Read details...
The clear coat failed despite regular wax and optimal storage. I have seen a few Toyota vehicles of this same color with clear coat failures. Read details...
While driving at night I notice that on-coming lights (both from on-coming cars and traffic lights) are distorted so that there is a triple image, with duplicate images both above and below the actual light source. Read details...