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2014 Toyota Prius C Electrical system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
18%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Toyota Prius C, 18% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I turned on my vehicle and when I switched gears, from park to drive, it did not register that it was in drive. When I tried to drive away, there was no acceleration and lack of power. My battery was operating at almost max capacity.”

NHTSA complaint #11310098, filed 2020-02, 75,000 miles

“Car battery ceased function following heat wave - required secondary battery replacement. Vehicle was stationary after short drive (1 mile) following 24 hour non operation during high heat (100+). Attempted to turn car on and engine would not start. Required a tow and full battery replacement.”

NHTSA complaint #11113935, filed 2018-07, 85,000 miles

“While driving, I received a warning hybrid system malfunction . Within seconds, the vehicle powered off and the steering wheel LOCKED. I had no control of the car and came to an abrupt stop in lane 1 of a two lane road. I was fortunate that it was late in the evening with few cars on the road, had I been on the highway during rush hour the outcome, due to loss of power and control (steering), could have been catastrophic and perhaps fatal for me or other commuters. …”

NHTSA complaint #11441194, filed 2021-11

“We were driving on a city street about 25-30mph and the car jerked suddenly and the lights on the dashboard illuminated and the Check Hybrid System message came up as well. The car was able to coast to a nearby parking lot. We attempted to drive the car home and the car stalled in the middle of the street. We were able to push the car off the road and then get it towed. The presented a potentially very dangerous situation as the car had a complete failure while driving in the middle of the road. The Toyota service department ran a diagnosis which returned DTC P0A94. …”

NHTSA complaint #11667479, filed 2025-06

“All four door lock actuators have failed on my 2014 vehicle. Toyota denies any knowledge of this as a common problem, but the internet shows that it is a problem after only 3 or 4 years of purchase of a brand new vehicle. Repair costs are very high for each door for this problem. There is only one door with key entry.”

NHTSA complaint #11103641, filed 2018-06

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018117%
2016217%
2015529%
2014618%
20132340%
20121523%

Other parts of the 2014 Toyota Prius C

Brakes
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Toyota Prius C

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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