Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Toyota Prius has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING 65+ MPH ON THE FREEWAY. THE CHECK HYBR... |
| Aug 17, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | POTENTIAL FOR FATAL INJURY DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL BECAUSE OF FAULTY DRIVER'S SIDE REAR AXLE HUB BEAR... |
| Nov 1, 2003 | POWER TRAIN | DT: THE CONTACT STATES VEHICLE HAD A DEFECTIVE CLUTCH. THE CLUTCH HAS REPEATEDLY MALFUNCTIONED. ... |
| Oct 26, 2001 | POWER TRAIN | MY WIFE'S 2001 TOYOTA PRIUS WITH 108K MILES STOPPED BEING ABLE TO BE DRIVEN WHEN SHE WAS DRIVING IT ... |
| Aug 12, 2001 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS | AT 45MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT, CLEAR WEATHER CONDITIONS I DISENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL BY TAPPING BRAKES. ... |