2008 Toyota Prius latches/locks/linkages problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2008 Toyota Prius — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Trunk hatch release rubber piece started going soft; it is now melted and completely disintegrated into the latch locking mechanism. *tr”
filed Aug 24, 2014
“The latch handle on the hatchback has "melted" for lack of a better word. The handle has become gooey and leaves a black residue on my fingers every time I open the hatchback. Because of this problem, the handle is harder to use, making it more trying to open the trunk. *tr”
filed Jul 17, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Prius | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 Prius | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 Prius | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Prius | 42 | 2% |
| 2006 Prius | 6 | 0% |
| 2005 Prius | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 Prius | 2 | 0% |
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.