2016 Toyota Prius Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 20%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,750miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Toyota Prius, 20% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,750 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have owned 3 Toyota Prius and since I purchased this 2016 Prius in 09/2016. I have had to replace the windshield twice so far, 1 in 09/2016 and 06/2017. And now have cracked windshield all cause by small rock chip starting in the corners of the windshield. This is getting ridiculous, I have never had this issue with other 2 models or other vehicle I have owned.”
NHTSA complaint #11072075, filed 2018-02, 100 miles“The oem windshields that are installed on new 2016 Prius 2 models are clearly not to standard. I have a huge crack across my windshield from a very tiny pebble while traveling at 12 MPH. What the heck Toyota??? I was traveling on the 101 southbound in la in a merging lane moving at a pace that joggers could keep up with when a stray pebble cracked my entire glass.”
NHTSA complaint #11006174, filed 2017-07, 60,000 miles“While driving the vehicle started to shake from underneath fiercely, I called my mother who came and picked up the car she turned around and went back to my residence, while attempting to park in the garage the car started to roll down the driveway and the brakes wouldn't work, the car landed on the street. City of lancaster ca”
NHTSA complaint #10953980, filed 2017-02, 3,510 miles“My windshield is constantly getting hit with pebbles and now have two large cracks in my windshield. I am not driving any differently than I have since I have owned cars and I am not sure what the problem is. It might be a design problem or the windshield is not strong enough to take the force of a tiny pebble.”
NHTSA complaint #10993049, filed 2017-06, 29,000 miles“On many occasions when I would step on my brake, my car would jerk and thrust forward aggressively. I'd have to step hard on my brake so the car would not catapult past a stop sign or light. It feels like the car is stronger than the brake and out of control. Which is alarming because I pick up my 2 year old granddaughter from daycare and bring her home. It's happened when I turn corners or come to a stop sign or light and I never know when it will happen.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 19% |
| 2024 | 9 | 33% |
| 2023 | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 | 5 | 21% |
| 2021 | 1 | 17% |
| 2020 | 5 | 36% |
| 2019 | 8 | 27% |
| 2018 | 6 | 16% |
| 2017 | 11 | 12% |
| 2016 | 31 | 20% |
| 2015 | 15 | 9% |
| 2014 | 27 | 13% |
| 2013 | 51 | 12% |
| 2012 | 33 | 8% |
| 2011 | 30 | 6% |
| 2010 | 148 | 5% |
| 2009 | 36 | 7% |
| 2008 | 92 | 6% |
| 2007 | 105 | 5% |
| 2006 | 44 | 3% |
| 2005 | 56 | 5% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Toyota Prius
41 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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