Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2013 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the body (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the structure (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Hood problems |
While driving straight on smooth paved road, car began to shake and right rear passenger wheel came completely separated from car. After skidding off the road and being able to visually inspect, it was clear the sub-frame had broken and the wheel had come off in its entirety. 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...
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...