2017 Toyota Prius Prime Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime, 7% of the 42 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 was driving in behind several cars on a city street about 30 mph. The cars ahead slowed quickly. The automatic braking system came on suddenly and completely and applied the brakes on its own with no warning red flash. It locked the brakes and the wheels skidded on the pavement I had no control over this at all I tried tapping lightly to stop the skid. I was about 10-12 feet away from the vehicle ahead of me when the car stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #11442630, filed 2021-12“This vehicle rear ended another vehicle in peak hour stop and go traffic. The estimated speed at the time of impact was 10-15 MPH. There was exensive front end damage to the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. Unclear if the AEB engaged but the driver actively tried braking but not successful in avoiding the collision.”
NHTSA complaint #11429911, filed 2021-08“-The following systems malfunctioned all at the same time on 2021-07-23 at approximately 5:00pm CDT traveling at ~70mph on the interstate in normal conditions in HV system mode: -Low Braking Power -ABS Control System Malfunction -Lane Departure Alert Malfunction -Traction Control Malfunction -Pre-Collision System Malfunction -This is available for inspection upon request, if loaner vehicle is provided and covered. …”
NHTSA complaint #11426870, filed 2021-07Forward collision avoidance: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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