Power Train Related Problems of the 2014 Toyota Prius

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2014 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle shudder (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Toyota Prius


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2014 Toyota Prius

The Power Train problem

Brake failure / unintended acceleration / unknown cause driving at approx 25mph on urban street (road in good condition no potholes, ramps, etc) I began to slowly brake as I approached a red traffic light. Instead of braking, the car began to accelerate quickly.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

When driving at 30 mph, car has vibration. . Took back to dealership. Brand new car, had to put 4 brand new tires on it. Could not get it to balance. . After two new tires. . After all new tires balances. . Alignment ok. Couldn't figure it out, because it still had the vibration.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

City street . . . Pressed on gas after the light changed and it did not go forward and then waivered for awhile. I was very close to home. I do not know how it will work tomorrow . No warning lights were on. It has acted funny before like this on highway trips and then it wouldn't do it.   Read details...


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