2012 Toyota Prius V electrical system problems
24 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2012 Toyota Prius V, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- 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 | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota prius v. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, smoke emitted from the dashboard and the vehicle's mileage fluctuated. The contact also stated that her insulin pump malfunctioned while in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the smoking failure was not diagnosed but the contact was informed that the smart key's frequency interfered with the insulin pump. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.
Headlights burn out in less than 6 months due to degradation of the wiring harness. As the vehicle ages, headlight life decreases dramatically. This is a safety hazard. In the most recent bulb failure, both bulbs failed on the same day - and only became apparent that night..
Other problems reported for the 2012 Toyota Prius V
- Brakes 134 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Cruise control 15 complaints