2003 Toyota Prius tires problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2003 Toyota Prius — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota prius hybrid. The contact stated that she had experienced several failures within the vehicle since purchasing three months ago. The transmission was replaced, the left front tire had a leak and the inverter was replaced because several lights on the instrumental…”
filed Dec 7, 2010
“2003 toyota prius was proceeding west on I-40 near knoxville, tn when the tread separated from the left rear tire and wrapped itself around the axle causing the driver to lose control. The car veered to the left then to the right, hit a guardrail and then hit a semi head-on. The vehicle was…”
filed Jul 7, 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 2003 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.