2017 Toyota Prius Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 12%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,070miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Toyota Prius, 12% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,070 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“I pulled up to the stop sign, then proceeded to go and I had no power. I sat there for 10-15 seconds before the accelerator kicked in. It shook me up. I proceeded on and then it again happened. I was sitting at a red light at a busy intersection and when the light green I had no acceleration power at all. People were honking and yelling at me. It was very scary. After what seemed to be an eternity, the accelerator kicked in and I was able to proceed. I had it towed to Toyota dealer, they said they couldn't find anything wrong. Please please please help.”
NHTSA complaint #11234908, filed 2019-07, 53,000 miles“The rubber on the handle to open my hatchback has melted. In the winter, I can no longer open the hatch door, and in the summer, it is difficult to open.”
NHTSA complaint #10978782, filed 2017-04, 70,000 miles“This is for 2017 Toyota Prius prime, but there is no option. While taking my kid to enroll in swimming class, while taking turn into the facility the brakes stopped working and the car wouldn't stop, some how I drove into parking lot (I am not sure how I did it in that tense situation) none of the buttons were working, the car was beeping showing every thing failed and by gods grace the hand brake worked and finally the car stopped. Now I am scared as this happened with my kid in the car. I need help and I don't want to drive this car again and I towed it to the Toyota dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11234809, filed 2019-07, 15,140 miles“We purchased a 2017 Toyota Prius on january 29th 2017 and on march 22nd 2017 the car caught on fire out of no where. The car was parked and off when smoke began to come out from the around the shift changer and the touch screen area. After a few seconds the car was completely on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10971466, filed 2017-04, 1,600 miles“Car started by itself when it was parked in a driveway in hot weather in the sun. My key fob does not have a remote starting mechanism - only door unlock and lock capability.”
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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 2017 Toyota Prius
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology