2016 Toyota Prius problems by component
154 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota Prius, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper → | 40 | 26% | 18,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 20 | 13% | — |
| Service Brakes → | 18 | 12% | 8,400 mi |
| Engine → | 17 | 11% | — |
| Power Train → | 14 | 9% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 13 | 8% | — |
| Structure → | 11 | 7% | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 5% | — |
| Tires | 7 | 5% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 3% | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 3% | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.