2011 Toyota Prius engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 51 complaints for the 2011 Toyota Prius, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 112,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 42 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 112,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
As I was driving down the freeway my car filled with smoke and I realized my engine had caught fire, I was able to get out, the whole front of my car was engulfed in flames in no time
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stopped in the middle of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that they could not duplicate the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Toyota Prius
- Brakes 277 complaints
- Electrical system 68 complaints
- Lighting 49 complaints
- Air bags 46 complaints
- Cruise control 28 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Stability control 16 complaints