2012 Toyota Prius electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 52 complaints for the 2012 Toyota Prius, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 37,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 37,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
On my way home I suddenly saw a sign on the screen "check the hybrid system. Stop in a safe place". I pulled over, smelled smoke and saw smoke in the rear. I opened the trunk ans frightened by flame. I pulled things out and covered the flame with two big towels and succeeded in putting it out, although I got burned on my fingers. I called geico. They sent a towing car and it took my car to my apartment. When geico took my car to a collision center, they said it is total loss after inspecting it.
New prius does not work bluetooth wise with existing phone. Prius I just traded in did. No resolution from dealer (toyota world o newark delaware) and no resolution from toyota corporate. I was told they could do nothing and that I would have to purchase new phones. We are driving vehicle without bluetooth without cell phones in our ears thereby creating safety hazard.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Toyota Prius
- Brakes 200 complaints
- Lighting 36 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 30 complaints
- Air bags 28 complaints
- Body & structure 23 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints