Toyota Prius owners have reported 98 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank assembly (45 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (34 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The fuel gauge for my 2008 toyoto Prius recently became inaccurate and it was determined defective according to the toyoto dealership, which required me to spend $1,115 to have it and its gas tank replaced. I wrote toyoto on June 24, 2017 asking that they reimburse me for the defect. Read details...
I was entering a parking space, I approached the space about 5 mph. The vehicle suddenly accelerated, the steering locked and the brakes went to the floor. The vehicle jumped the curbing and hit the truck in the next righthand space. It connected with the trucks left front fender. Read details...
The fuel tank can not be filled up without spilling large amount of gas, which is a great fire hazard. It seems that the fuel tank gets too much air inside when filling up and the air pushes the gas gashing out. Read details...
The Prius shut down, stopped using gasoline power, while I was in the passing lane and traveling 70 miles per hour in moderate traffic on interstate 40 in nashville, TN. The red triangle, check engine, vsc and a few other warning signals illuminated. Read details...
I normally get about 450 miles out of one 11. 9 gallon tank. Recently, I discovered my fuel gage light going off at 300 miles. When I filled up my tank it only took 7 gallons, leaving 5 gallons that should have been in the tank. After filling it up, fuel gage light went off just below 300 miles. Read details...