MYRModel Year Report

2018 Toyota Prius

▲ Better than typical
2018 Toyota Prius
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:13:50.832Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Prius Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 165 complaints 2002: 167 complaints 2003: 99 complaints 2004: 610 complaints 2004 2005: 1051 complaints 2006: 1439 complaints 2007: 2003 complaints 2008: 1497 complaints 2008 2009: 502 complaints 2010: 2819 complaints 2011: 515 complaints 2012: 419 complaints 2012 2013: 398 complaints 2014: 202 complaints 2015: 159 complaints 2016: 154 complaints 2016 2017: 91 complaints 2018: 35 complaints 2018 2019: 28 complaints 2020: 14 complaints 2020 2021: 6 complaints 2022: 23 complaints 2023: 18 complaints 2024: 22 complaints 2024 2025: 15 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2018: 35 complaints
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YearComplaints
20004
2001165
2002167
200399
2004610
20051051
20061439
20072003
20081497
2009502
20102819
2011515
2012419
2013398
2014202
2015159
2016154
201791
201835
201928
202014
20216
202223
202318
202422
202515
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY/WIPER 14%

14% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 5 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14%

14% of complaints: exterior lighting — 5 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20190830

STRUCTURE 9%

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

CRASH
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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, 20191026

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

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

CRASH
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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, 20191026

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20181030 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 18V579000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Toyota Prius — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V579000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2003 ▲ 2016

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2007 ■ 2008

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FAQ

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