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2017 Toyota Prius Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 91 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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56/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2017 Toyota Prius

The 2017 Toyota Prius shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
91
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
12
Crash Reports
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.

🔧 Electrical System: Wiring
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…
NHTSA #18V579000
🔧 Tires: Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf…
NHTSA #17V295000
🔧 Parking Brake
If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. The recall began November 10,…
NHTSA #16V741000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Toyota Prius

Based on 91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Visibility/wiper
17
Electrical System
11
Vehicle Speed Control
9
Service Brakes
9
Engine
7
Unknown Or Other
7
Steering
7
Structure
5
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Toyota Prius — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 522 complaints 2012 687 complaints 2013 414 complaints 2014 239 complaints 2015 166 complaints 2016 180 complaints 2017 91 complaints 2018 37 complaints 2019 30 complaints 2020 14 complaints 2021 6 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2011, 2012, 2013 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ 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 recall campaigns and 91 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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, Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes. 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 with higher complaint counts: 2011, 2012, 2013.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.