Suspension Problems of Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius owners have reported 93 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (63 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Toyota Prius

The Suspension problem

After the car dealership completed the first tire rotations, at 30,000 miles I rotated the tires to find severe inner tread wear on the tires where the inside of the tire was wore to the sidewall while outside portion was intact.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

My 2007 Toyota Prius has the same problem the 2010 has. When I go over bumps the car loses traction on the road even when the road is dry. It is very scary.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

There was a popping noise in my steering wheel and then I had no movement in my tires. My steering wheel just spins round and round but my tires will not move I was driving down the street and I had no control of my car. So I believe it has something to do with the steering shaft or suspension.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

Premature wear and crowning of tires due to manufacturing defect of rear axle. Can only be corrected by after market plastic shims installed at an expense of approximately $500 or over inflate tires to 50 psi and loose road traction or inflate tires to Toyota specifications for premature wear due   Read details...

The Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem

The traction control on my 2005 Prius is dangerous   Read details...




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