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SuspensionPart report

2017 Toyota Prius Prime Suspension Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 42 total for the year
Median mileage
2,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime, 2% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,500 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

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202417%
2023117%
201712%

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
Body and structure
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Steering
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.

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