2013 Toyota Prius V Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Toyota Prius V, 3% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 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.
“Vehicle was in for routine service at dealer. Dealer reported Rear axle beam starting to have heavy rust build up metal is getting thin. Will need replacement in the future, approx $3,000.00 depending on what is needed at that time. This is the first warning we have received, The vehicle has gotten Toyota dealer service since new every 5,000 miles. Since we learned of this defect, we have discovered 6 similar reports in our small town including 2 actual axel failures while the vehicle was being driven. These were all Priuses and Prius Vs in the 2013 and 2014 model years. …”
NHTSA complaint #11582976, filed 2024-04“ABS and brake lights suddenly turned on and brake pedal effectiveness changed dramatically. When pressing brake pedal the brakes barely work now. Just got quoted $5161 for ABS accumulator repair, $2336 for major suspension concern, and total $8386 estimate for repairs from Toyota service department. I see many similar complaints from Toyota owners online, this seems to be a common issue with Prius vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11692778, filed 2025-10“The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius V. The contact stated that there was clicking sound coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the driver's side half shaft and ball joint to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11404214, filed 2021-03, 38,000 milesSuspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Prius V
68 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Prius V
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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