2017 Toyota Prius reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Toyota Prius — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 127
- 30 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- VISIBILITY/WIPER
- 17 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 20 reported crashes · 13 injuries · 6 fires
What owners report fails — 2017 Toyota Prius
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 17
- SERVICE BRAKES 14
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12
- ENGINE 12
3 recalls on record for the 2017 Toyota Prius
- NHTSA 18V579000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 17V295000 · 2017 · TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V741000 · 2016 · PARKING BRAKE If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2017 Toyota Prius
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2017 Toyota Prius units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Toyota Prius reliable?
NHTSA has 127 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Toyota Prius and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper (17 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Toyota Prius units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Prius?
Owners most often report problems with: visibility/wiper (17), service brakes (14), vehicle speed control (13), fuel/propulsion system (12). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 Toyota Prius?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.