2006 Toyota Prius engine problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Toyota Prius — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“One afternoon, in the Summer of 23, I entered my Toyota Prius to run some errands. Once I proceeded to power on the car, none of the dashboard lights illuminated. This included the gas gauge, speedometer & transmission indicator. Fortunately, I was only driving a few blocks down the road from my…”
filed Apr 2, 2024
“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while his wife was attempting to stop the engine and turn off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to turn off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's wife was able to drive safely to the residence. The contact disconnected the…”
filed Sep 7, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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T-SB-0009-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 13, 2026OBSOLETE NOTICE February 13, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0009-26.
T-SB-0119-15 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 13, 2026
Engine problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Prius | 2 | 8% |
| 2019 Prius | 5 | 17% |
| 2018 Prius | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 Prius | 12 | 13% |
| 2016 Prius | 17 | 11% |
| 2015 Prius | 8 | 5% |
| 2014 Prius | 17 | 8% |
| 2013 Prius | 37 | 9% |
| 2012 Prius | 31 | 7% |
| 2011 Prius | 46 | 9% |
| 2010 Prius | 140 | 5% |
| 2009 Prius | 19 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.