2006 Toyota Prius Equipment Problems
3 owner-reported equipment complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Equipment Recalls (1)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Owner Complaints (3)
RECEIVED NOTICE FROM MANUFACTURER THAT I SHOULD REMOVE THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOORMAT FROM MY CAR AS IT MIGHT CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK. SAID THEY WOULD SEND MORE INFORMATION LATER. I REMOVED IT PROMPTLY BUT AM CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY BECAUSE OTHER TOYOTAS WERE ADVISED OF THE SAME THING BUT THEIR ACCELERATORS STUCK ANYWAY AND IT WASN'T DUE TO THE FLOORMAT. SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS AND WAS ADVISED THAT MY "06 WAS NOT BEING RECALLED. SINCE TOYOTA HAS LIED AND EVADED ISSUES REPEATEDLY I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN MY CAR. I AM A REALTOR AND CARRY CLIENTS IN MY VEHICLE WHICH CREATES ADDITIONAL LIABILITY FOR ME. I WOULD LIKE TO TRADE CARS BUT THE VALUE OF MY CAR IS LESS DUE TO TOYOTA'S PROBLEMS. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ALL WEATHER FLOORMAT DISCONNECTED FROM THE HOOK, SLID FORWARD, AND STUCK TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07E082000 (EQUIPMENT). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS ADDRESSED ON AN INDIVIDUAL VEHICLE BASIS AND DID NOT HAVE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THE TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,300 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,005. UPDATED 3/4/08 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE MAT HAD BEEN RE-ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR HOOKS.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE GPS NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM DOES NOT ACCEPT ADDRESSES RENDERING IT INOPERABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER, NO REPAIRS WERE MADE BECAUSE A REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *AK