2008 Toyota Prius fuel system, gasoline problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2008 Toyota Prius — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The fuel gauge for my 2008 toyoto prius recently became inaccurate and it was determined defective according to the toyoto dealership, which required me to spend $1,115 to have it and its gas tank replaced. I wrote toyoto on june 24, 2017 asking that they reimburse me for the defect. When they…”
filed Aug 8, 2017
“Incorrect fuel gauge/rubber bladder caused the engine to shutdown while traveling down the interstate. Gauge showed 2 bars 5 minutes before the engine shutdown. *tr”
filed Apr 5, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Prius | 5 | 0% |
| 2009 Prius | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 Prius | 13 | 1% |
| 2006 Prius | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 Prius | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 Prius | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 Prius | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 Prius | 9 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.