2018 Toyota Prius
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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
- 37
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Visibility/wiper
Campaigns on file for 2018
Opened by NHTSA
14% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 37 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 165 |
| 2002 | 167 |
| 2003 | 99 |
| 2004 | 610 |
| 2005 | 1,051 |
| 2006 | 1,439 |
| 2007 | 2,004 |
| 2008 | 1,497 |
| 2009 | 502 |
| 2010 | 2,824 |
| 2011 | 522 |
| 2012 | 424 |
| 2013 | 414 |
| 2014 | 210 |
| 2015 | 166 |
| 2016 | 155 |
| 2017 | 91 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Visibility/wiper
14% · 5 reportsExterior lighting
14% · 5 reportsVehicle speed control
11% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the vehicle had experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a second parked vehicle. No injuries were reported.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-30
Service brakes
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing air.
Show complaint excerpts
I was driving up to my garage on the side of my house on a clear day, early afternoon. I was traveling about 3 MPH and tried to stop to park in front of the garage door.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-26
Also filed under Structure
Structure
8% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2018-10-30Electrical system18V579000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Toyota Prius — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility/wiper: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V579000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2018 Toyota Prius reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Toyota Prius is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Prius?
- The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Prius have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.