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2012 Toyota Prius V Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Toyota Prius V has 7 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Toyota Prius V

Brakes
260
Electrical
64
Other
42
Engine
42
Lights
34
Airbags
32
Powertrain
27
Visibility
25
Steering
24
Structure
17
Speed Control
16
Suspension
7
Seat Belts
6
Seats
6
Fuel System
4

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 27, 2024SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES2012 Prius in very good condition with 180k miles- only 12 years old. Driving on back roads (thankfu...
Jun 7, 2024SUSPENSIONOn 07-June-2024 @14:47 my 2012 Toyota Prius suffered a catastrophic failure. I was attempting to ba...
Sep 20, 2014SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELSTURNING RIGHT FROM A STOP SIGN STOP, THE CAR TOOK OFF IN AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND COULD NOT BE...
Feb 16, 2013SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGA GROANING NOISE AT ALL TEMPERATURES SO FAR. IT BEGINS AND THEN GOES AWAY AFTER I DRIVE FOR A BLOCK...
Oct 31, 2012SUSPENSIONON COLD MORNINGS THE CAR MAKES A GROANING NOISE FROM THE REAR FOR APROX A 1/2 BLOCK. MY DEALER WAS A...
Aug 1, 2012SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKESREPEATING SEVERAL-SECOND GROANING OR GRINDING NOISE HEARD FROM REAR WHEEL AREA UPON STARTUP MOTION. ...
Jan 13, 2012SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREWHEN STARTING TO DRIVE THE CAR AFTER IS HAS BEEN SITTING FOR ABOUT 3 HOURS AND ESPECIALLY FIRST THIN...

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