2002 Toyota Prius tires problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2002 Toyota Prius — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tire thread separation occurred while driving at about 60-70 mph on the highway causing vehicle to weave nearly out of control. A collision was avoided by the driver. Damage to the fender, bumper and side marker lights on the front passenger side. Tire brand was bridgestone insignia 175/65r14 dot…”
filed May 15, 2009
“I got this vehicle in 2005 from my father. I have since then had to replace the tires of this car many times and I have always replaced them with the tires recommended for the car. Since this car is a hybrid, the car requires tires made to withstand the weight of the car battery and therefore they…”
filed Feb 12, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Prius | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 Prius | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Prius | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Prius | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 Prius | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Prius | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Prius | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Prius | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Prius | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Prius | 17 | 1% |
| 2009 Prius | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.