2002 Toyota Prius Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,836miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Toyota Prius, 5% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,836 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.
“Check engine light kept coming on then going off. Took to dealer but they couldn't get it to duplicate problem. While there they noticed tires were severely worn. Told me I needed 4 new tires and a 4 wheel alignment at 27,008 miles. Purchased 4 175/65r14 re 92 extra load tires. Left after paying for repairs including an oil change of $557.61 n august 3, 2004. October 8, 2005 had two nearly flat front tires. Have had to put air into tires several times over the past 4 months - even took car to auto garage that changed tires from winter to summer thinking they put them on wrong. Oct. …”
NHTSA complaint #10139794, filed 2005-10, 27,008 miles“2002 Prius has had numerous problems with tires having to be replaced or repaired. The consumer has had to replaced 6 tires and has had 3 tires repaired. The tire on the vehicle are special tire and can only be purchased at a Toyota dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10171185, filed 2006-10, 40,000 miles“2002 Toyota Prius rear alignment customer states that the rear tires cannot be aligned due to the construction of the vehicle**cc upon taking the vehicle on the date of deliver the consumer noticed the swaying of the rear end of the car and the rear tires were be severely worn. The dealer tried numerous times to fix the defect but to no avail, the tires would deteriorating every 3,000 miles. The consumer stated the dealer informed him there was nothing that they could do. The consumer was told to return to the dealer every 3,000 miles to inspect the tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10198038, filed 2007-07Related service bulletins
- 10177782Jun 23, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0063-20.
Suspension: 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 2002 Toyota Prius
80 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsTires
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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