2018 Toyota Prius Prime Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 550miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 550 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.
“Driving 60 MPH on interstate a piece of debris hit my windshield. The piece was so small I didn't even see it hit the windshield. The piece did pretty significant damage to the windshield and it spidered out in all different directions, larger than a quarter. My concern is that I have been in other vehicles and had debris hit the windshield the same situation that is larger and just barley put a nick in the windshield. Ive read on complaints about 16' and 17' models having this issue as well and it doesn't seem like Toyota is addressing the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11074007, filed 2018-02, 550 miles“Hi, My Prius Prime recently just suffered the loss of heat in the middle of winter. Based on the diagnostic of my local Toyota dealer, it appears one of the metal heater coolant hose had rusted off. This is not just causing a safety issue of having no issue, it is also a risk as the engine can now overheat and suffer permanent damage. Despite being such a serious problem, Toyota doesn't stock the part nor does it know when the new part will come. I am currently owning an asset that can't be safely driven, I would like the NHTSA to review this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11644964, filed 2025-02Related service bulletins
- 10244115Aug 21, 2023TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in…
- 10174896Apr 9, 2020TT: The blind spot monitor (BSM) sensor angle inspection is used to confirm that the BSM sensor is within the specified angle before performing axis beam adjustment. When used in…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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