The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota Prius · 2018
2018 Toyota Prius. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,020 and 22,000 miles. Median 7,500, from 20 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Wipers & visibility | 23% |
| Brakes | 14% |
| Body structure | 14% |
| Lights | 14% |
| Speed control | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
18V579000 Sep 2018 Electrical System / Wiring
Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.
Risk. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
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. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Pedestrian alert sounds | 2023 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 201
Toyota filed 201 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- REVISION NOTICE June 1, 2018 Rev1: ?
- REVISION NOTICE May 31, 2019 Rev2: ?
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 48 / 43 / 46 | Regular | $1,350 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 54 / 50 / 52 | Regular | $1,200 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 55 / 53 / 54 | Regular | $1,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2016–2022 Toyota Prius, 19.9M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 5 | 441K |
| Cooling system | 2 | 234K |
| Oil changes & service | 5 | 134K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 3 | 111K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 1 | 54K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 1 | 21K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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