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Toyota Prius

2013 only

529 classified complaints 3 recalls

234,228 sold in the US for 2013.

17 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2013 Toyota Prius have 529 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Master cylinder and booster, typically surfacing around 27,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Toyota Prius report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2013 only

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 210 complaints · 9.0/10k sold

Median onset: 27,000 miles. 3.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 73 complaints · 3.1/10k sold

Median onset: 99,400 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter · Electrical 40 complaints · 1.7/10k sold

Median onset: 77,275 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 31 complaints · 1.3/10k sold

Median onset: 2,350 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 26 complaints · 1.1/10k sold

Median onset: 18,000 miles. 53.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 19 complaints · 0.8/10k sold

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 19 complaints · 0.8/10k sold

Median onset: 483 miles. 5.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 14 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 78,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2013 compare with other Prius years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2013 model year. See the full Toyota Prius report for every year and full specs/safety data.