2017 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid
Only 10 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility/wiper
3 of 10 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
Show complaint excerpts
Traveling at approximately 35 MPH, a small rock thrown up by oncoming traffic hit the lower left edge of the windshield, a large crack extending more than halfway across the drivers side windshield appeared.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-21
Noticed two small cracks in the windshield, center area close to bottom of windshield. Did not notice sound or sight of an impact, but two days later, cracks had spread left and right about 14 inches either side of original site of cracks.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-05
Structure
2 of 10 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Seats
2 of 10 total reports mention: seats.
Wheels
1 of 10 total reports mentions: wheels.
Suspension
1 of 10 total reports mentions: suspension.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2017 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility/wiper: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2017 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid 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 2017 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.