2001 Toyota Prius engine and engine cooling problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Toyota Prius — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owned a 2001 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions. The "hybrid" (exclamation mark) warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. Immediately, the engine stalled. The warning light remained illuminated until the engine was…”
filed Mar 2, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota prius. While driving between 65-70 mph, the vehicle did not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. All of the instrument panel indicators illuminated and the engine suddenly stalled. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and the engine failed to…”
filed Jul 2, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER MOLDING OF THE RESIN BODY OF THE…Campaign 06V266000 · Jul 19, 2006
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Prius | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Prius | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 Prius | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Prius | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Prius | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 Prius | 33 | 1% |
| 2009 Prius | 7 | 1% |
| 2008 Prius | 16 | 1% |
| 2007 Prius | 17 | 1% |
| 2006 Prius | 20 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Toyota Prius
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.