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Toyota Prius 2002 Engine Problems

11 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2002 Toyota Prius - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

06V266000Reported July 19, 2006 - 34,771 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 34,771 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering81Brakes22Electrical System20Tires18Vehicle Speed Control12Power Train9
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.