2006 Toyota Prius Hybrid propulsion system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,440 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 167,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2006 Toyota Prius, 0% of the 1,440 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 167,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 contact owns a 2006 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power and immediately regained power. Approximately 24 hours later the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the hybrid water pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 12V536000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Hybrid Propulsion System). …”
NHTSA complaint #11426460, filed 2021-07, 167,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V536000Nov 14, 2012Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured…Covers: Toyota Prius 2004–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10109589Aug 20, 2014Tech Tip: When a DTC is detected by the HV Battery ECU, the HV Control ECU will automatically store a P3000, Information Code 123 ?HV Battery Control System Malfunction? DTC. The…
Hybrid propulsion system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 8 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 30 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Prius
941 complaintsBrakes
210 complaintsElectrical system
153 complaintsVehicle speed control
84 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsEquipment
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology