2017 Toyota Prius Prime
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.
- Complaints
- 32
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 32 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
22% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Each time I use the USB port behind the cup holders, my vehicle's electrical system goes through a power-down cycle. This has happened several times over the years while I was driving. I no longer use that particular USB port for safety reasons.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-11
Visibility/wiper
19% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My 2017 Toyota Prius Prime has experienced a second windshield crack perhaps hit by a small object, which I didn't notice at all. The crack is a "L" shape, about 15 in at each direction. The firs Windshield crack was happened about a year ago.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-16
Windshield developed a crack which started expanding rapidly due to heat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-23
The vehicle had around 5K miles on it when this occured. A small impact near the corner of the windshield has grown to multiple spider veins spanning across to windshield in less than a week.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-16
Service brakes
13% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Just five minutes after I left the house, I was driving at 15 miles MPH on a curved road and the vehicle completely lost power. This includes both the electric motor and the gas motor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-01
Also filed under Power train and air bags
Engine
13% · 4 reportsPower train
13% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated after the vehicle was in the park position and exiting, the vehicle accelerated on its own in reverse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-02
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Toyota Prius Prime — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime 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 Prime?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime 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.