2009 Toyota Prius fuel system problems
25 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2009 Toyota Prius, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 19,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 18,000 miles, and 81% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 toyota prius. While driving 30 MPH, the rear passenger side of the vehicle caught fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the impound lot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.
2009 toyota prius, car has had a bad fuel gauge , drove off the lot new and have had fuel tank replaced once. Fuel gauge failed again this is the second time. Dealer unable to repair, told me it was a design flaw and it could not be repaired, I am running out of gas and I can not use this new car on a long trip. I do not know and I am guessing on how much fuel I have. This is unsafe and uncalled for. Running out of glass on freeway and it is dangerous.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Prius
- Brakes 206 complaints
- Lighting 111 complaints
- Cruise control 71 complaints
- Electrical system 60 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Body & structure 19 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints