2007 TOYOTA PRIUS Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Toyota Prius. This model year has 2,003 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Headlight/Taillight Failures.
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Worst 2007 Toyota Prius Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Brake System
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Toyota Prius. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1,060 | 5 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 332 | 52 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 248 | 5 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 184 | 6 | 4 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 145 | 25 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 124 | 40 | 1 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 67 | 5 | — | — | |
| Electric | 59 | 7 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 54 | — | 2 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 50 | 38 | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 42 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 41 | 4 | 1 | — | |
| Traction Control System | 38 | 5 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 34 | 4 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 33 | 7 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 30 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 19 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 11 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 11 | 8 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Toyota Prius. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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2007 Toyota Prius touring edition WILL NOT TAKE ANY FUEL PROPERLY AND WILL OVERFILL AND "BURP" CAUSING GAS TO FLOW EXPLOSIVELY OUT OF THE FILLER NECK AND HOLE. Tank will not fill, at all, causing risk of running out of gas while on highway. FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. FUEL T…
The brake actuator failed. When the car was diagnosed by the Toyota dealership, they identified the problem as an internal leak within the brake actuator. Luckily, nobody has been hurt attempting to drive the car, but it is still being driven to get it from home to the repair sho…
Check engine light came on with codes C 1256 & C 1300. Primary issue is Brake actuator failure. Toyota is ignoring this known and repeated issue and it may lead to a dangerous/ deadly situation if brakes go out while driving.
Failing Brake Actuator Assembly. This is known issue by Toyota and they issued a brief warranty repair program, but have since stopped and refuse to fix the issue or provide assistance.
After an Interstate highway drive and when then discovering my tire had been punctured by a screw or other object, but with still enough air in the tire to drive to a tire repair facility, I drove to have the puncture repaired. On repairing the puncture of the 185/65R15 tire, the…
The drivers seat belt receptacle spit out a spring and plastic part and it cannot buckle anymore.
2007 Toyota Prius Brake Actuator needs replaced. ABS, Parking Brake, VSC light came on 2 weeks ago when driving down a highway.
There is a known, (by Toyota), issue with the ABS brake actuator in many Prius generations including the 2nd generation Prius that I own. My mechanic said it would cost @$3000 to fix. This as I said is and has been a known issue with these cars that affects the ABS braking and …
Hatch release has melted, see NHTSA ID’s for example: 10511408, 10533059, 10504366, 10496197, 10448470, etc.
Failing hybrid water pump at around 110,000 miles. This part was part of a recall in 2012 but my VIN is not included for the same issue.
This complaint is about the problematic brake actuator for a Toyota Prius Hybrid. I started to hear frequent whirring noises from the front part of the vehicle a few month ago. Additionally, whenever my foot is on the brake, a mechanic sound appears. Recently, the whirring nois…
I CANT SEE THE ROAD. Who is in charge of allowing these new bright LED headlights? They make it very hard to see where I’m driving when they’re eye level with my car!! So all I see is a bunch of LED lights coming straight at me, which is very unacceptable because now I can’t see …
I keep replacing P1116 and it keeps coming back also I was driving up a hill when I lost power and the car wouldn't accelerate. It would turn on and go into gear but not go anywhere. I know it says my vin doesn't have recalls but why am I experiencing them
The lights spontaneously turned off while driving on a cloudy night on an unlit section of interstate. While slowing the car down, it went onto gravel, semi-circled around and flipped over onto the lower median. No air bag deployed. No protection from shoulder seat belt. Head…
Both headlights failed, one earlier, then the second, on a cloudy night on an unlit, deserted rural stretch of interstate highway. Driver started slowing down from 60 mph, looking for a place to pull over. An accident resulted--only the defective car was involved. No airbag …
Combination meter often does not turn on when turning the car on. This means you cannot see a speedometer, any warning lights, fuel tank levels, or mileage. Also the trunk gets locked and is unable to open. Sometimes the car will not turn off. This has been happening on and off f…
Brake Actuator system (ABS) needs to be replaced with only 133K miles on my 2007 prius. I heard a sound and had a Toyota service center check for any issues. They told me it was the ABS system that needed to be replaced at a cost of $5K. The repair costs are greater than the car …
catalytic converter is easily accessible and there should be a recall to have a safety operation and stop all these cars from being sold in the market because there is a rise in many thefts of the catalytic converter due to it being very easily accusable without any guard in plac…
When the 12-volt battery in this car dies, there is NO warning light to indicate the battery is dead or is running low. The driver is given no warning or indication prior to the car being disabled. Once the battery dies, the vehicle immediately decelerates, there is no accelera…
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while at a stop light, she attempted to drive however, the vehicle failed to exceed 25 MPH. The HC battery, ECU, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who i…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Toyota Prius.
Recalls for 2007 Toyota Prius
4 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Toyota Prius. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2007 Toyota Prius — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Toyota Prius reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2007 Toyota Prius has 2,003 NHTSA owner complaints, 124 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures (1,060 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Prius?▾
#1: Headlight/Taillight Failures (1,060 complaints). #2: Brake System (332 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (248 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Toyota Prius?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Toyota Prius?▾
The 2007 Toyota Prius has 124 crash-related complaints and 9 fire reports out of 2,003 total NHTSA complaints. 70 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Toyota Prius have any recalls?▾
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Toyota Prius. The largest issue: STEERING. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 Toyota Prius?▾
The 2007 Toyota Prius has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Headlight/Taillight Failures issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Prius reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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