2014 Toyota Prius Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 Toyota Prius, 4% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,250 miles. 3 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.
“The blizzard pearl paint began splitting and flaking off my passenger side doos. The location on both doors is the area right below the windows. This started several months ago and now large chunks are coming off despite having used a 3 paint touch up process. Now the pattern is repeating on my driver's side.”
NHTSA complaint #11277409, filed 2019-10, 60,250 miles“On a winter day my car slid down a steep road and would not stop while breaking, both front fender flares broke off causing the car to act like it was on a sled. The car eventually stopped after I placed it in neutral and then slid again and then it finally stopped. I almost killed myself.”
NHTSA complaint #11064519, filed 2018-01, 27,000 miles“I was in stop and go traffic. We got into a crash and my vehicle was totalled. I’ve never been in an accident before. It felt like the break system just broke down.”
NHTSA complaint #11511726, filed 2023-03, 100,000 miles“Musty smell in vehicle, sick w/ respiratory symptoms, including distress after using air conditioning or heating system or defrosters. I brought my car to dealer for 5000 mile service and manager told me the there is mold inside the air conditioner and heating and all vented air system. This is the way the new design is, the air system is closed off and the moisture lays in there growing mold. He said you have to open the windows, if you are sensitive, or have it cleaned every week to keep the smell out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10678985, filed 2015-01, 5,100 miles“Other car driver jump red light and t-zone hit my car from front passenger side ,everything from passenger side was broken and whole interior was broken till driver seat. Later on the car was declared total loss. In this big crash also none of the air bag was deployed to support driver.......updated 12/10/15”
NHTSA complaint #10750068, filed 2015-08, 12,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11007444Jul 12, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
- 11007443Jul 12, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 2 | 7% |
| 2023 | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 8% |
| 2017 | 7 | 8% |
| 2016 | 11 | 7% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 9 | 4% |
| 2013 | 13 | 3% |
| 2012 | 23 | 5% |
| 2011 | 9 | 2% |
| 2010 | 35 | 1% |
| 2009 | 19 | 4% |
| 2008 | 68 | 5% |
| 2007 | 184 | 9% |
| 2006 | 15 | 1% |
| 2005 | 11 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2014 Toyota Prius
103 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Toyota Prius
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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