2011 Toyota Prius cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 28 complaints for the 2011 Toyota Prius, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 21,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 21,000 miles, and 61% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact stated that while attempting to park at 3 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a parking bumper. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000. Updated 11/17/2014 updated 4/29/2015
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 40-50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the accelerator pedal failed to go back to the normal position and remained stuck. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's husband depressed the brake pedal, and the engine revved significantly. The driver was able to pull to the side of the road. The driver turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Toyota Prius
- Brakes 277 complaints
- Electrical system 68 complaints
- Engine 51 complaints
- Lighting 49 complaints
- Air bags 46 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Stability control 16 complaints