The 2017 Toyota Prius's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 100 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

100

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V5790002018-05-09

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

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16V7410002016-14-10

PARKING BRAKE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.

If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 Toyota Prius has accumulated 100 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with visibility/wiper leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Visibility/wiper20

02Service Brakes8

03Unknown Or Other6

04Fuel/propulsion System5

05Steering5

100 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov

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Toyota Prius Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2017 Toyota Prius trims

41–56mpg combined

43-58city

39-53hwy

$800-$1,050/yr

With 5 configurations tested, the 2017 Toyota Prius ranges from 41 to 56 MPG combined. That's a 15 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Prius Eco - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

56mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

58 city53 hwy~$800/yr10/10 Clean

Prius Prime - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

54mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

55 city53 hwy~$800/yr10/10 Clean

Prius - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

52mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

54 city50 hwy~$850/yr10/10 Clean

Prius c - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

46mpg

1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

48 city43 hwy~$950/yr10/10 Clean

Prius v - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

41mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

43 city39 hwy~$1,050/yr9/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2017 Toyota Prius Nightshade FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Nightshade compare to other Toyota Prius trims?

Every Toyota Prius trim targets a different buyer. The 2017 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2017 Toyota Prius Nightshade?

The Nightshade shares its core mechanicals with other Toyota Prius trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for visibility/wiper issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2017 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Toyota Prius Nightshade?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Toyota Prius Nightshade year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Toyota Prius overview compares all years side by side.

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