2018 Toyota Prius Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2018 Toyota Prius, 3% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles.
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 2018 Toyota Prius. The contact stated the trunk opened at a slow speed and failed to remain open. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be taken in to be inspected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not covered under recall. The manufacturer directed the contact back to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11670706, filed 2025-07, 160,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 13% |
| 2023 | 3 | 14% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 12 | 1% |
| 2007 | 42 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2018 Toyota Prius
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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