2006 Toyota Prius engine problems
The 2006 Toyota Prius has 45 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 3% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
45
Engine complaints
3%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A ROAD SIGN. THE AIR BAGS…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2006 Toyota Prius have?
NHTSA has 45 complaints about the 2006 Toyota Prius engine — 3% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.