2002 Toyota Prius engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Toyota Prius — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota prius. The contact stated that upon starting, the vehicle jerked forward. In addition, while attempting to stop at a stop sign, the contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle hesitated to stop. The failure occurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was…”
filed Jul 26, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota prius. The contact stated that the brake indicator on the instrument panel remains illuminated, regardless if the brakes are engaged or not. The vehicle has been to the dealer three times and they discovered a leak in the brakes. Brake fluid was added to remedy the…”
filed Feb 18, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER MOLDING OF THE RESIN BODY OF THE…Campaign 06V266000 · Jul 19, 2006
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Prius | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Prius | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 Prius | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Prius | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Prius | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 Prius | 33 | 1% |
| 2009 Prius | 7 | 1% |
| 2008 Prius | 16 | 1% |
| 2007 Prius | 17 | 1% |
| 2006 Prius | 20 | 1% |
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.