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2003 Toyota Prius Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Toyota Prius has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 11, 2010POWER TRAIN2003 TOYOTA PRIUS - DEVELOPED RATTLE AND TOOK TO THE DEALER. AFTER A LONG EXAMINATION, DEALER DETER...
Feb 15, 2010POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH OUT OF A PARKING LOT TH...
Feb 28, 2008POWER TRAINREAR MAIN SEAL LEAK, LARGE AMOUNT. *TR
Jul 1, 2007POWER TRAINI HAVE A 2003 4RUNNER THAT HAS A HORRIBLE CLUNKING SOUND THAT HAPPENS AT RANDOM. THE TOYOTA DEALER H...
Aug 18, 2003POWER TRAIN2003 TOYOTA LIMITED 4-RUNNER V8- AWDFRONT-END VIBRATION PROBLEM. I FIRST PRESENTED THE VIBRATION P...
Jan 1, 2003POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCAR STALLS (GAS PEDAL DOES NOT RESPOND) WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC. ALSO WHEN SLOWING TO A LOW SPEED ...

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