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2003 TOYOTA PRIUS Safety Overview

The 2003 TOYOTA PRIUS has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 1 official safety recall for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Steering:electric power assist system

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as loss of power steering, particularly when an operator is actively intending to steer the vehicle, may increase the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for TOYOTA PRIUS owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2003 TOYOTA PRIUS 11V304000

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2003 PRIUS PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM J...

LOSS OF POWER STEERING, PARTICULARLY WHEN AN OPERATOR IS ACTIVELY INTENDING TO STEER THE VEHICLE, MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

NHTSA Recall 11V304000: LOSS OF POWER STEERING, PARTICULARLY WHEN AN OPERATOR IS ACTIVELY INTENDING... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/1/2011

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.