Body Integrity
Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.
What Owners Say
"Experienced water leaking into the cabin apparently from sun/moon roof area."
Anonymous, PA (2016 Toyota Prius Three 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"HVAC drain line dripping on right passenger area. Dealership felt car was underwater and leak came from outside of the car. I strongly disagree. Insurance covered claim but car was under warranty and Toyota refused to cover issue. Another case where I will strongly consider another brand outside of the Toyota nameplate!"
Ricki M., VA (2016 Toyota Prius Two 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"One instance of a couple of drops of water coming in from sunroof during a heavy rain, unable to duplicate."
Anonymous, AR (2016 Toyota Prius Four 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Sunroof leaks after a heavy rainstorm"
Anonymous, PA (2016 Toyota Prius 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"The fit and finish of the various services are poor. The plastics are hard and cheap. Rattles will appear and disappear with seasonal temperature changes. Toyota skimped on quality."
Anonymous, MN (2016 Toyota Prius Two 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"After 40,000 miles, vibration in engine translated to foot pedal when engine is running."
Anonymous, MA (2016 Toyota Prius Two 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"There is a buzzing rattle in the dashboard that the dealer was unable to locate or fix. It has gotten worse with time and makes for an unpleasant driving experience."
Anonymous, VA (2016 Toyota Prius Four 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Two years in, had onset of rattle in back seat area. Dealer has tried twice to fix it, and I'm out over $300. Now I just put up with it."
Anonymous, NC (2016 Toyota Prius Four 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"rattle from tailgate"
Anonymous, NY (2016 Toyota Prius Four 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"something in the dashboard squeaks when car is in bumpy road. Was present on purchase"
Anonymous, MN (2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Rattly buzz in dash when driving over rough surfaces. Present since car was new, not bad enough to bother about."
Douglas H., AZ (2016 Toyota Prius Three 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"It's an annoyance rather than anything grave. Something is rattling behind the interior trim behind the rear seats on both sides of the car. I know how to remove the trim and have the tools to do it, but I haven't gotten to it yet."
Anonymous, NM (2016 Toyota Prius Two 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"There is a rattle in the side panels (left and right) inside the vehicle behind the rear seats. Moreover, neither Prius we have owned had sufficient sound insulation to deaden road noise."
Jake G., NM (2016 Toyota Prius Two 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Rattle in the dash. Dealer could not/would not fix it. My son found a service note on line showing a problem with rattles related to the AC system. They would fix if the car had less than 35,000 miles. I have 36,000 miles."
Russ M., CA (2016 Toyota Prius Two 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Basically cheap hard surfaces rubbing against one another at various temperatures"
Carl W., MN (2016 Toyota Prius Two 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"there is a rattle much like if a piece of plastic or screw bouncing around behind radio, navigation display and under vents."
Anonymous, NY (2016 Toyota Prius 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"As with my last Prius, the dash has rattles in it. cannot figure out where, neither can dealership. Just annoying."
Nina J., WI (2016 Toyota Prius 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Noises were caused by improper installation of certain body parts—wrong fasteners."
Lowell E., MA (2016 Toyota Prius 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"The day I drove it home brand new, the Prius developed a faint buzzy rattle that happened off and on in the upper center dash. The dealer opened up the dash and found something loose and tightened it. Since then, the rattle has returned, but it never rattles when I'm at the dealer, so they won't do anything. They want to hear it again before opening up the dash. Meanwhile, it occasionally now has a rattle lower in the dash, and once on the passenger front door. I understand the upper dash noise will still be covered under warranty since I brought it to their attention while under warranty, but not sure about the occasional lower dash and door rattle."
Anonymous, KS (2016 Toyota Prius 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"The tail gate rattles and one of the rear windows fogs at very low temperatures (-10C)"
Jose V., ON (2016 Toyota Prius Four 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Bad rattle rt side of the dash board.Took it to toyota dealership to fix it but still have the same rattle."
Anonymous, PA (2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Since Day One I have been plagued with an intermittent plastic buzz/rattle that makes me nuts. I am one of those people who hears every sound, especially if it is not supposed to be there. I find myself driving while trying to touch, push on or separate with finger pressure any plastic parts I can reach. Every once in a while I think I've found the cause of the noise until it emanates from an entirely different place on the dashboard."
Marilyn S., NY (2016 Toyota Prius Three 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"The brakes often make a loud, unpleasant noise."
Anonymous, OH (2016 Toyota Prius Three 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"rattel in dash"
Thomas C., PA (2016 Toyota Prius Three 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Rattle from right rear of vehicle, dealer unable to duplicate"
Anonymous, CA (2016 Toyota Prius Three 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"It was a manuficators issue. They found that insulation had been left off a heater duct on the drivers side. At high speed it "whined" in a very annoying way. But when they found it, put on foam insulation tape, the sound went away. I feel sure it was corrected on the 2017 model"
John D., VA (2016 Toyota Prius Four 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Rear struts started rattling"
Anonymous, TX (2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"loud but intermittent rattle under dashboard at highway speed; dealer say they didn't hear it; problem remains"
Seth G., WI (2016 Toyota Prius Three 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Struts housing on one side broke down and rattled all the time. It was replaced under warrantee at no charge"
David T., PA (2016 Toyota Prius Two 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Passenger side rear, above wheel well, strut bolt wasn't tight. Dealership found and fixed item. Now driver side same area making noise"
Anonymous, AZ (2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"The mount that the rear view mirror attached to rattled from the beginning and needed to be adjusted"
Anonymous, KS (2016 Toyota Prius Four 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Break retaining spring is make annoying vibration noise"
Anonymous, CA (2016 Toyota Prius Three Touring 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"rattle left side of dash especially on highway - very bothersome. Also, rattle on right side of dash near glove compartment - appears to be temperature dependent - most at about 40-50 degrees"
Anonymous, MI (2016 Toyota Prius Three 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Loud rattle inside driver's side door -back seat repaired by dealer no charge"
Anonymous, CA (2016 Toyota Prius ECO 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Intermittent rattle behind dashboard"
Anonymous, AZ (2016 Toyota Prius Three Touring 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Buzzing in dash. Fixed under warranty. Dealer found a TSB and replaced a defective air duct causing the problem"
K C., NH (2016 Toyota Prius Three 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"There is sometimes a rattle. Almost seems like a piece of plastic is behind gps/air vent console"
Anonymous, NY (2016 Toyota Prius 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Went driving on the highways better 60 and 70 miles I have to turn the radio louder because of the noise in the vehicle, maybe it's because the car is fully fabricated with plastic. Like the vehicles though."
Anonymous, GA (2016 Toyota Prius ECO 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"The wind nose iS much more than we would expect for this late model car. Whether the windows are open or closed."
Anonymous, CA (2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"When the wind is strong, air seems to leak between the windows and the car frame. Air leaking can be loud enough to interfere with soundd from the radio."
Marilyn S., NY (2016 Toyota Prius Three 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"raad noise wiper chatter"
Thomas C., PA (2016 Toyota Prius Three 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"We are disappointed there is considerable wind noise for this vehicle"
Anonymous, CA (2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"drivers door upper area wind noise. door was set lower than back door from the factory. Dealer adjusted door and helped some but did not stop it as it was adjusted up but not in at the top. Still has wind noise"
Anonymous, AZ (2016 Toyota Prius ECO 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"window"
Anonymous, PA (2016 Toyota Prius Three 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"It is more than just wind noise. It is road noise that makes it hard to hear when moving at 40+ miles and hour. I have to turn my radio up so high just to hear it. For the price I bought my Prius for it should have zero road noise and wind noise"
Locklin O., TX (2016 Toyota Prius ECO 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
"Annoying smell due to water leak from a plugged a/c drain line. Was expensive ro fix."
Anonymous, NJ (2016 Toyota Prius Three 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)