2008 Toyota Prius Problems, Complaints, Recalls

What is the most common problem with a 2008 Toyota Prius?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2008 Toyota Prius fall into the category of EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 536 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 197 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 157 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 134 SERVICE BRAKES 93 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 77 ENGINE 41 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 40 POWER TRAIN 38 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 38 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 37 AIR BAGS 29 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 22 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 19 STRUCTURE 18 STEERING 16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 12 TIRES 8 VISIBILITY 7 SEAT BELTS 7 VISIBILITY/WIPER 7 EQUIPMENT 5 SUSPENSION 5 WHEELS 5 INTERIOR LIGHTING 4 SEATS 3 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 3 CHILD SEAT 2 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM 1

Worst 2008 Toyota Prius Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

FRONTAL

2008 Toyota Prius April 22, 2009 Victims: 5 Mileage: 3800 miles

A 2008 toyota prius, 3,800 miles on odometer, collided with a tree. the collision was head on. the car was evaluated by the insurance adjuster, as a t...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2008 Toyota Prius February 25, 2010 Victims: 4 Mileage: 185000 miles

Second accident caused by brake failure with acceleration. 2008 prius in stop and go traffic driving in battery (brake)mode about 10-15 mph. car in fr...

SERVICE BRAKES

2008 Toyota Prius February 9, 2017 Victims: 3 Mileage: 160000 miles

I was in an automobile accident where i rear ended vehicle in front of me. i tried to stop but the vehicle would not stop or even make an attempt to s...

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Common Problems with 2008 Toyota Prius