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2017 Toyota Prius Prime Body and structure Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
7%of 42 total for the year
Median mileage
2,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime, 7% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 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.

“Car has loud continuous creaking/squeaking noise from left rear of the car. Sounds like it is coming from the suspension or body flexing when driving. It occurs when turning and reversing out of parking spaces. Also happens when car is going uphill and downhill and on winding roads. Driver seat also squeaks when in a certain position. Squeaking/creaking from rear left side of the car can be dangerous if coming from the wheel area or suspension.”

NHTSA complaint #11118443, filed 2018-08, 2,500 miles

“The windshield of our 2017 Prius Prime sustained damage while traveling on a highway. The stone was pea sized and should not have cracked the windshield at the speed of 50mph.”

NHTSA complaint #11089070, filed 2018-04, 1,500 miles

“Background Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl or Super White paint colors. These reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling on exterior metal body panels. Although the original factory paint is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. …”

NHTSA complaint #11661243, filed 2025-05

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202016%
201816%
201737%

Other parts of the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Tires
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology