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SuspensionPart report

2013 Toyota Prius Suspension Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
1%of 414 total for the year
Median mileage
127,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Toyota Prius, 1% of the 414 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,000 miles. 2 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.

“While driving straight on smooth paved road, car began to shake and right rear passenger wheel came completely separated from car. After skidding off the road and being able to visually inspect, it was clear the sub-frame had broken and the wheel had come off in its entirety. The rotor, the lugs, and calipers were all still attached to the wheel.”

NHTSA complaint #11753091, filed 2026-07

“The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while reversing, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and performed an inspection of the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the passenger’s side rear wheel was touching the frame of the wheel well. Additionally, the wheel was leaning inward. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a fractured rear wheel assembly. …”

NHTSA complaint #11686946, filed 2025-09, 179,000 miles

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024311%
201711%
201653%
201532%
201410%
201351%
201282%
201131%
201090%
200951%
200860%
200780%
200650%
200540%
200420%
200322%
200285%
200195%

Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Prius

Brakes
242 complaints
Electrical system
52 complaints
Other or unknown
51 complaints
Engine
37 complaints
Vehicle speed control
22 complaints
Air bags
18 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Exterior lighting
12 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
12 complaints
Wheels
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 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