2006 Toyota Prius structure problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2006 Toyota Prius — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Trunk latch rubber melts when the weather is hot. Happens repeatedly every summer, until the trunk latch is unusable. The trunk will not open.”
filed Jun 3, 2016
“Trunk latch to open trunk while stationary now seriously reduced function. Rubber has melted. Now the trunk is very difficult to open. Sometimes, especially when it is cold out, trunk cannot be opened at all.”
filed Mar 29, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal…
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Structure problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Prius | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 Prius | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 Prius | 3 | 9% |
| 2017 Prius | 7 | 8% |
| 2016 Prius | 11 | 7% |
| 2015 Prius | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 Prius | 9 | 4% |
| 2013 Prius | 13 | 3% |
| 2012 Prius | 23 | 5% |
| 2011 Prius | 9 | 2% |
| 2010 Prius | 34 | 1% |
| 2009 Prius | 19 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.