2001 Toyota Prius vs 2003 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Toyota Prius | 2003 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 165 | 99 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 154 | 133 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 41 | 41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,825 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Prius | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 45 | 39 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 13 |
| Tires | 27 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 8 |
| Suspension | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 24 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 20 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
2001 Toyota Prius
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.