2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Brake System Malfunction:

  • Brakes fail and ABS module stops working correctly, causing the brakes to lock at high speeds
    
  • Warning light indicates Brake pump accumulator issue, causing delay in stopping
    
  • Brake Booster with master ECM communication malfunction
    
  • Brakes are extremely touchy and grab when damp outside
    
  • Braking becomes aggressive in wet weather, requiring operator adjustments to stop normally
    
  • Brakes release at low speed in wet weather, causing safety concerns
    
  • Sudden aggressive braking during normal scenarios, causing accidents
    
  • Brakes lock up in moist conditions, requiring extra effort to avoid skidding
    
  • Loss of power while driving, warning lights on dashboard regarding brake system
    
  • Loss of power while driving due to inverter failure, identified in recall bulletins
    

• 2. Inverter Failure:

  • Sudden inverter failure causing car to stall on busy street
    
  • Multiple incidents of inverter failure causing safety risks
    
  • Inverter failure leading to vehicle stalling and needing replacement
    
  • Loss of power due to inverter issue while driving on highway
    
  • Hybrid system shutdown due to inverter failure, leading to vehicle stalling
    
  • Inverter issue leading to total failure of hybrid system while driving
    

• 3. Safety Feature Malfunction:

  • Airbag destroyed by rodents attracted to bio-based materials in the car
    
  • Airbags did not deploy in accidents, causing injuries to driver and passenger
    
  • Seatbelt did not lock during collision, causing driver to fly forward and obtain injuries
    

• 4. Door Lock Malfunction:

  • Driver's side door lock malfunction, unable to open automatically with remote or handle
    
  • Issue with the lock doors not working, requiring manual locking and unlocking
    

• 5. Other Issues:

  • Headrest design causing discomfort and safety concerns
    
  • Fuel bladder issue causing inaccurate readings and hybrid system failure
    
  • Rough start at cold start due to unknown issue
    
  • Transmission issue causing drivability problems
    
  • Windshield cracking from minor debris impacting
    
  • Inner tie rod issue leading to steering problems
    
  • Fuel bladder issue causing hybrid system failure