2001 Toyota Prius Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,916miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Toyota Prius, 2% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,916 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.
“Prius, 2001 both rear axle hub assemblies replaced after bearing failures with under 90k miles on my car, owned new since june 2001. There are not options to replace the failed bearings, just the complete rear hub assembly that includes the attached ABS sensor. Failed assemblies have been retained and are available. I am now concerned about my 2002 Prius, as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10405799, filed 2011-06, 80,431 miles“At 45mph on dry pavement, clear weather conditions I disengaged cruise control by tapping brakes. So that I could accelerate into traffic. The vehicle pulled hard to the left. I then found myself in a counterclockwise skid across the pavement as I left the pavement I felt the rear of the vehicle drop. Now spinning I bounced off a tree and into a drainage ditch with about 1 and 1/2 foot of mud and water. It was then I noticed that one of the wheels (left rear) had separated from the vehicle and was on the other side of the ditch. It all happened so fast I have no idea of the actual cause. …”
NHTSA complaint #750847, filed 2001-08Related service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 3 | 11% |
| 2023 | 3 | 14% |
| 2021 | 1 | 17% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 9 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 17 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 6 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
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 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Prius
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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