2010 Toyota Prius wheels problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2010 Toyota Prius — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The rear axle beam broke off near the passenger side rear wheel. The wheel flops around and the vehicle is totally unsafe to drive.”
filed Sep 11, 2024
“I had begun to notice a slight shimmy at highway speed for a few days, but it wasn't pronounced enough to cause concern, especially since the weather was very windy and already subjecting the car to heavy crosswinds. On Monday, [XXX], the shimmy became suddenly more pronounced, so I pulled off the…”
filed May 10, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Prius | 2 | 9% |
| 2019 Prius | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 Prius | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 Prius | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 Prius | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 Prius | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Prius | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Prius | 9 | 2% |
| 2012 Prius | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Prius | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Prius | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 Prius | 6 | 0% |
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.