2001 Toyota Prius cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 25 complaints for the 2001 Toyota Prius, 12% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota prius. While driving between 65-70 MPH, the vehicle did not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. All of the instrument panel indicators illuminated and the engine suddenly stalled. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and the engine failed to restart. While the gear shifter was placed in park, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly and crashed into a guardrail. The driver sustained a whiplash and a police report was filed.
Car rapidly accelerated without my foot on the gas pedal and did not slow down until my foot hit the brake. Brought the vehicle to mcgee toyota and they replaced the gas pedal. It was a $600.+ repair. Within the year the news reported abnormal acceleration with the prius line and I quickly contacted toyota management. They denied my claim saying that these incidences were as a result of floor mats?
Other problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Prius
- Steering 49 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Tires 28 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints