2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid propulsion system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 2,004 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2007 Toyota Prius, 0% of the 2,004 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 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 2007 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while at a stop light, she attempted to drive however, the vehicle failed to exceed 25 MPH. The HC battery, ECU, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the vehicle displayed DTC code: P3190 (Engine Failure). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the hybrid battery was severely drained, and the mechanic retrieved DTC codes: P3000 and P0A80 for the hybrid battery pack. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11525645, filed 2023-06, 160,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that the gauges randomly flickered on the dashboard, the brake system failed and then the vehicle stalled several times as the failure progressed. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v536000 (engine and engine cooling , hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and diagnosis. The failure mileage was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10862477, filed 2016-05Related 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 2007 Toyota Prius
1,060 complaintsBrakes
331 complaintsElectrical system
248 complaintsBody and structure
184 complaintsVehicle speed control
124 complaintsOther or unknown
105 complaintsAir bags
50 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsElectronic stability control
34 complaintsSteering
34 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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