Toyota Prius owners have reported 1,641 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 39 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (1,175 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights turn off while driving (73 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Randomly, the car have a delay of approximately 2 seconds when I hit the gas pedal. It happened multiple times, 2-3 times per day. The gas pedal can pe pressed to the floor, it won’t react. After 2 seconds or so it will react and drive normally. Read details...
Headlights occasionally go out at random while driving. Began with driver side, very intermittent, became more frequent, now also includes passenger side. Both have gone out at the same time while driving at night twice. Turning all lights off briefly and back on will re-illuminate the headlights. Read details...
We were driving in the city and after going on a slight incline road the car started to lose power. Noticed a few warning indicators came on on the dash then I lost the ability to accelerate the car so I had to pull over while it was slowing down. Read details...
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Prius. While the vehicle was stationary, the battery became extremely hot. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000. Read details...
I am having problems with rodents getting into my car. I fear that they are chewing on electrical wiring and there is possible distraction to the driver. When I was driving (car was moving) a mouse crawled up on my shoulder. Read details...