MYRModel Year Report

2014 Toyota Prius C

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2014 Toyota Prius C
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:51:20.138Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Prius C Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2012: 63 complaints 2012 2013: 56 complaints 2013 2014: 32 complaints 2014 2015: 17 complaints 2015 2016: 12 complaints 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2017 2018: 6 complaints 2018 2019: 0 complaints 2019
2014: 32 complaints
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YearComplaints
201263
201356
201432
201517
201612
20172
20186
20190

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 25%

25% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 22%

22% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING IN SAN FRANCISCO I HAD THREE PASSENGER WITH ME IN THE CAR AND WHEN I WAS GOING UP TO THE HILL THE CAR POWER STARTS GETTING WEAKER AND I WAS HEARING THAT CARES IN THE CAR I DON'T WANT TO GO UP THE HILL NOW I'M LIKE IT'S KEEPS GOING...

NHTSA ODI report, 20170406

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

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I LIVE IN DURANGO COLORADO. THE TRACTION CONTROL FUNCTION DEEMED TO BE DANGEROUS LAST WINTER. MY VEHICLE WAS SPINNING OUT ON ICE COVERED HIGHWAYS AND I COULD NOT TURN THIS FUNCTION OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20161121

WHEELS 9%

9% of complaints: wheels — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

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BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Toyota Prius C — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2014 Toyota Prius C reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Prius C?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Prius C have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.