Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Toyota Prius
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Toyota Prius has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,004 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #12V537000 Steering Intermediate Extension Shaft may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V536000 Water Pump may Fail Causing a Vehicle Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V388000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 1,060 complaints
- Electrical System 248 complaints
- Structure 184 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145 complaints
- Service Brakes 127 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 124 complaints
Of the 2,004 complaints on file, 124 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 2,004 complaints, owners report 70 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Toyota Prius has multiple unresolved recalls and frequent complaints, particularly about exterior lighting and brakes. These issues contribute to a below-average reliability rating. Potential owners should plan for possible repairs, especially involving the electrical and braking systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| exterior lighting | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$400 | very common |
| service brakes | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| steering | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$750 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 70,000–110,000 miles | $250–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Regular oil changes
- Tire rotations every 7,500 miles
- Brake pad inspections
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid changes
- Battery health assessments
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light illumination
- Braking irregularities
- Persistent electrical issues
- Steering stiffness
- Unresponsive accelerator pedal
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Toyota Prius at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.