Toyota Prius owners have reported 2 problems related to ball joint (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Prius based on all problems reported for the Prius.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius v. The contact stated that there was clicking sound coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the driver's side half shaft and ball joint to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
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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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