2001 Toyota Prius Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Toyota Prius, 5% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 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.
“The steering wheel on my 2001 Toyota Prius suddenly starts shaking violently when I start up the car. It seems to occur during cold weather. I have to stop the car when it happens because steering is no longer possible when the shaking happens. This shaking has occurred at least 5 times. If I let the car warm up for a few minutes before driving it seems to reduce the occurrence of the shaking.”
NHTSA complaint #10311151, filed 2010-02, 40,000 miles“I have serious and repeating problems with suspension/ tires on my Toyota Prius 2001 car (manufactured 06/01). Three times the front tires where abnormally and significantly worn (during approx 7,500 miles) with, with side and top scars etc. Toyota already changed the tires four times but they are unable to solve problem. However, the same problem is likely repeat itself again and again, and changing the tires is not a solution. I do not like driving on such dangerously worn tires; moreover, it is against the law to drive on tires in such condition). …”
NHTSA complaint #10121100, filed 2005-05, 60,000 miles“Premature wear and crowning of tires due to manufacturing defect of rear axle. Can only be corrected by after market plastic shims installed at an expense of approximately $500 or over inflate tires to 50 PSI and loose road traction or inflate tires to Toyota specifications for premature wear due to toe out defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10360541, filed 2010-10, 1 miles“The vehicle lost power when the consumer attempted to accelerate. Also the vehicle pulled to the right the tires were replaced several times and the vehicle had numerous alignments. The rack and pinion was replaced and the fuel tank assembly was replace.”
NHTSA complaint #10022058, filed 2003-08, 48,000 miles“Excessive front tire wear, said by Toyota to be inherent in a hybrid vehicle but not advertised to purchasers anywhere in their sales brochures or warranty packet, is a safety hazard to anyone expecting tires to last more than 12,000 miles. Toyota blames the tire manufacturer; bridgestone blames Toyota. Toyota also refuses to specify whether the 2004 model, which has substantially larger tires, will be any better. They simply won't admit that there is a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10058654, filed 2004-02, 3,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 11% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 9 | 0% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 0% |
| 2007 | 8 | 0% |
| 2006 | 5 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Prius
45 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsTires
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Prius
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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