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2017 Toyota Prius Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 101 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Toyota Prius

The 2017 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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49/100

Buyer Beware — 2017 Toyota Prius

The 2017 Toyota Prius shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
101
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
12
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Toyota Prius (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V579000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V295000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V741000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Toyota Prius

Based on 101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Visibility/wiper
20
Electrical System
11
Unknown Or Other
9
Vehicle Speed Control
9
Service Brakes
9
Engine
7
Steering
7
Structure
6
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Toyota Prius — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 513 complaints 2012 679 complaints 2013 395 complaints 2014 230 complaints 2015 155 complaints 2016 178 complaints 2017 101 complaints 2018 34 complaints 2019 28 complaints 2020 14 complaints 2021 6 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011, 2012, 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2017, 2018, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Toyota Prius

Is the 2017 Toyota Prius reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Toyota Prius has 3 recalls and 101 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Prius have?
The 2017 Toyota Prius has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Prius?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Toyota Prius are: Visibility/wiper, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Vehicle Speed Control. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Toyota Prius safe to buy?
The 2017 Toyota Prius has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota Prius should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Prius are: 2017, 2018, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2011, 2012, 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.