2006 Toyota Prius power train problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Toyota Prius — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while she was sitting in the vehicle that was parked in the garage, the vehicle accelerated on its own and proceeded to move forward while the emergency brake was activated, and no warning light illuminated. The vehicle struck the contacts…”
filed Oct 7, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving 65 mph, the gear unexpectedly shifted into neutral. The contact mentioned that the gear needed to be held in the drive position in order to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The…”
filed Nov 5, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Prius | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 Prius | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Prius | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 Prius | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 Prius | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 Prius | 14 | 9% |
| 2015 Prius | 13 | 8% |
| 2014 Prius | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 Prius | 14 | 3% |
| 2012 Prius | 21 | 5% |
| 2011 Prius | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 Prius | 79 | 3% |
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.