2013 Toyota Prius cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 22 complaints for the 2013 Toyota Prius, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 10,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 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 | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 10,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the driver pressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle but the vehicle accelerated forward and crashed into a second vehicle. During the crash the driver sustained multiple contusions to the body including the chest area which required medical treatment. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. A police report #159681-2019 was taken at the scene. The local dealer toyota of richardson (1221 n. Central expy.
My 2013 toyota prius occasionally experiences delays in acceleration and abnormal hybrid function. The dealership says they can't do anything because there are no lights on the dashboard. Corporate toyota doesn't seem to care. I asked if I had to get into an accident before this became an issue. An extra second of unexpected inability to move my car can be very dangerous in my opinion.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Prius
- Brakes 243 complaints
- Electrical system 52 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints