2008 Toyota Prius engine and engine cooling problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2008 Toyota Prius — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to thousand oaks toyota (2401 thousand oaks blvd, thousand oaks, ca 91362) where it was diagnosed with the water pump…”
filed Mar 18, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the coolant control valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…”
filed Jan 5, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2007 Prius | 17 | 1% |
| 2006 Prius | 20 | 1% |
| 2005 Prius | 64 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.