2013 Toyota Prius C electrical system problems
23 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2013 Toyota Prius C, which is 25% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes.
What owners wrote
While in motion, the vehicle switched out of ready mode. The vehicle did not switch back into ready mode. Body damage incurred during emergency stop, due to vehicle going at about 35MPH when the malfunction occurred on a surface street.
There is a defect in the rear lens and body assembly, part number 81551-52a94 (right side) and corresponding part on the left side. A seam cracks and allows water into the lens assembly. Eventually, enough water accumulates to cover the brake light causing it to short. The toyota dealer stated that there was nothing that I could do but replace both assemblies. I have the old parts and have taken pictures. The seam on both assemblies facing is cracked at exactly the same point ...
Other problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Prius C
- Brakes 17 complaints
Electrical system problems in other years
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