2006 Toyota Prius fuel/propulsion system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2006 Toyota Prius — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The water pump went out causing the hybrid battery to die. Pressing the break is supposed to recharge the battery but the battery is now completely gone”
filed Dec 3, 2019
“Smell of fuel after getting out of vehicle. Also sometimes with ac or windows open. Dealer says deterioration of connections in engine compartment. Could possibly be fire and injury if this got worse. Consider this for recall. Other toyota models probably with similar systems are recalled. Why not…”
filed Jan 26, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Prius | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 Prius | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 Prius | 12 | 13% |
| 2016 Prius | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 Prius | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 Prius | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 Prius | 16 | 4% |
| 2012 Prius | 9 | 2% |
| 2011 Prius | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 Prius | 60 | 2% |
| 2009 Prius | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 Prius | 27 | 2% |
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.