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2003 Toyota Prius Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Toyota Prius has 7 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Toyota Prius

Steering
38
Brakes
14
Engine
13
Tires
9
Electrical
7
Other
6
Speed Control
6
Powertrain
6
Fuel System
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 10, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESFOR NO APPARENT REASON WHEN DRIVING, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL ENGAGE, WITHOUT PRESSING THE E BRAKE ...
Aug 10, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)MY 2003 PRIUS (FIRST GEN, FROM JAPAN), HAS BEEN THRU A FEW RECALLS - 1 WAS TO SEAL THE BATTERY BETTE...
Jul 25, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESI TOOK MY CAR IN A WEEK BEFORE THIS INCIDENT BECAUSE I NEEDED SERVICE AND WAS GOING ON A TRIP TO SAN...
Aug 10, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STEERING2003 TOYOTA PRIUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING PINION SHAFT NUTS ON THE E...
Feb 2, 2007ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2003 TOYOTA PRIUS HAD 12V BATTERY REPLACED UNDER TOYOTA TSB EL014-03 "BATTERY CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT" ...
Dec 18, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCOMPUTER FAILED. *JB
Jul 18, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES,EQUIPMENTTOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID 1. TIRE BLOW OUT WITH THE RIGHT PSI AND CLEAR BEAUTIFUL DAY. DEALER WILL NOT W...

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