2002 Toyota Prius electrical system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Toyota Prius — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving along the interstate I-75 returning from east ridge, tn, and the power steering light and warning lit-up on the screen panel. The steering wheel became very rigid while I was driving, and I had to clasp the steering wheel firmly to control the steering of the vehicle. *tr”
filed Jan 13, 2014
“This vehicle has a problem with the hybrid battery causes a lot of problem in many of the systems, engine, computer etc and don't even has a 100,000 miles it suppose to have a long life , the dealer is charging big bucks in order to fix it and I don't see why it goes damage with such a low miles…”
filed Jan 3, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Prius | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 Prius | 6 | 25% |
| 2019 Prius | 4 | 14% |
| 2018 Prius | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 Prius | 11 | 12% |
| 2016 Prius | 20 | 13% |
| 2015 Prius | 27 | 17% |
| 2014 Prius | 33 | 16% |
| 2013 Prius | 50 | 12% |
| 2012 Prius | 52 | 12% |
| 2011 Prius | 68 | 13% |
| 2010 Prius | 192 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Toyota Prius
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.