2016 Toyota Prius power train problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Toyota Prius — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road with message "Hybrid system stopped steering power low". Safety concern to this happen on the middle of road during rain or cold.”
filed Jan 16, 2025
“During summer months when temperatures are above 100 degrees when accelerating from a complete stop I can hear the engine rev and the RPMs increase but the vehicle will move at 1-2 mph. Even if the accelerator is to the floor. After 3-4 seconds the tires will squeal and the vehicle will be jolted…”
filed Jul 9, 2024
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% |
| 2015 Prius | 13 | 8% |
| 2014 Prius | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 Prius | 14 | 3% |
| 2012 Prius | 21 | 5% |
| 2011 Prius | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 Prius | 79 | 3% |
| 2009 Prius | 22 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.