2010 Toyota Prius power train problems
79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2010 Toyota Prius — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH downhill on a mountain and depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal travelled down to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact…”
filed Jul 24, 2025
“While driving through the mountains, the ABS, Brake, and Slippery (traction control) warning lights all suddenly illuminated on the dashboard. This happened without any noticeable trigger, and the warning lights remained on for the duration of the drive. I'm concerned about potential issues with…”
filed Apr 15, 2025
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% |
| 2009 Prius | 22 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 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.