Gasoline Storage Problems of Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius owners have reported 2 problems related to gasoline storage (under the gasoline fuel system 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.

1 Gasoline Storage problem of the 2008 Toyota Prius

Failure Date: 05/05/2008

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Prius. While placing fuel in the vehicle, it will not fill to its full capacity. This is a continuous failure that occurs in all weather conditions and temperatures. There is a malfunction with the fuel gauge device. The inaccurate readings of the fuel gauge causes discomfort when driving. The Toyota manufacturer stated that the vehicle would only consume 6-7 gallons of gasoline, even though the fuel tank capacity was 11. 9 gallons. The manufacturer is aware of the failure, but the fuel tank cannot be replaced in these vehicles. The tank would need to be redesigned. The contact recently took the vehicle to an authorized dealer and the mechanic stated that the fuel tank failure was related to the bladder system. The vehicle is currently being repaired for the failures. The failure mileage was 5,000 and current mileage was 9,000. Updated 07/07/08. Updated.

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2 Gasoline Storage problem of the 2007 Toyota Prius

Failure Date: 03/02/2007

Vehicle does not achieve advertised fuel consumption performance. I have complained about this since the first service visit. Today a factory technician got unachievable results suggesting that our real world experience after 29,000 miles with the vehicle is normal. He claimed to have gotten 66. 984 mpg after a 42. 2 miles of 55 mph highway and "in town" driving, noting only that an out of fuel fault had never been cleared.

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