Toyota Prius First generation (2001 - 2003)

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First generation of Toyota Prius has been in production since 2001 by 2003.

Toyota Prius First generation dimensions and specs

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First generation

Body style	Hatchback, Hybrid, Sedan
Length	169.60 in
Width	66.70 in
Height	57.60 in
Wheelbase	100.40 in
Curb weight	2765.00 lbs
Number of doors	4
Seating capacity	5
Front hip room	50.70 in
Rear hip room	51.90 in
Front Headroom	38.80 in
Rear Headroom	37.10 in
Front shoulder room	52.80 in
Rear shoulder room	52.20 in
Fuel tank capacity	11.8 - 11.9 gal
MPG (City/Highway)	52/45
Towing capacity	1000 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph	13.00 sec
¼ mile time	19.00 sec

Toyota Prius Common Problems generations

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Toyota Prius First generation production period from 2001 to 2003 drivers have reported 424 complaints. The most common problems are STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TIRES.

Model Year	Complaints
2003 Prius	96
2002 Prius	163
2001 Prius	165

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING my tires were worn to the cords all four of them on both sides the inside was worse. i took...	112 ~ 88090 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2003 toyota prius gas engine stalled warning lights came on all over the screen and it would only drive on...	43 ~ 73124 miles
TIRES blown tire...	43 ~ 16714 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt:while driving at 25-30 mph vehicle lost power and stalled due to electronic throttle module failure. *ak updated 12/6/2005 -	31 ~ 61541 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC in reading recent media reports regarding braking failures of the 2010 toyota prius i realized that i have experienced similar...	26 ~ 36063 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds the vehicle intermittently stalled and lost power. the warning lights illuminated occasionally....	21 ~ 59502 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES unusual tire wear: front oem tires worn to cords at 5000 miles. pressure kept at specified psi. alignment checked and	19 ~ 13087 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING while driving at 60 mph power steering failed 4 times. dealership will replace the rack and pinion.*ak...	17 ~ 48362 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING i was driving east at 50 mph on california hwy 68 at 0800. it was raining but there was no...	16 ~ 47154 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING reference investigation # pe05029: my toyota prius 2003 [xxx] gasoline/ electric hybrid vehicles that can be operated in gasoline or...	12 ~ 44161 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER reference investigation # pe05029: my toyota prius 2003 [xxx] gasoline/ electric hybrid vehicles that can be operated in gasoline or...	11 ~ 26409 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i took my car in a week before this incident because i needed service and was going on a trip...	10 ~ 85877 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2003 toyota prius had 12v battery replaced under toyota tsb el014-03 "battery capacity improvement" instructions were omitted as well as...	10 ~ 26591 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC the brake system in my car failed. it was found later that both the computer and pum/engine system for the	9 ~ 69272 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt: the contact stated when the warning lights came on the car stalled and eventually came to a complete stop....	8 ~ 24626 miles
SUSPENSION 2003 toyota prius with excessive tire wear. first tire failure (sep 03) at approximately 14k miles total failure of tire...	8 ~ 21083 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION steering column and car vibrate when turning or backing. lesser vibration in steering also sensed when driving straight. brought car...	8 ~ 7875 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN after a series of problems with the prius engine the local toyota dealer informed me that i needed to have...	7 ~ 65310 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING steering wheeel was shaking uncontrollably at low speed. took to dealer and they stated that power steering rack was defective.	7 ~ 27024 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota prius which was purchased in january 2002. he stated that there was excessive shaking...	6 ~ 82876 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE after parking vehicle and returning back to it later vehicle started up but then stalled. after stalling vehicle did not...	6 ~ 12500 miles
AIR BAGS purchased car on ebay from a pa dealer did not know nor was i told that the car had no...	5 ~ 58144 miles
POWER TRAIN 2003 toyota prius - developed rattle and took to the dealer. after a long examination dealer determined the problem was...	5 ~ 104790 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving at 60 mph power steering failed 4 times. dealership will replace the rack and pinion.*ak...	5 ~ 20 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM there is no thermostat gauge in a 2003 toyota prius the car over heats and you don't know until your...	4 ~ 149779 miles
EQUIPMENT 2203 toyota prius cst brake light goes on intermittently had brakes replaced by dealer. brakes did not feel ok but...	4 ~ 43150 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2003 toyota prius--headlight lenses cloud up rendering the ability to see at night nearly impossible. i have tried the dyi...	4 ~ 43000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt: the contact stated when the warning lights came on the car stalled and eventually came to a complete stop....	4 ~ 17125 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES the side wall blew out at 75 mph on the first 100 + degree day. bridgestone_x0019_s rep claimed that there...	4
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL my 2003 toyota prius has a problem with the steering wheel shaking violently and uncontrollably it used to only happen...	3 ~ 150411 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY toyota consumer safety advisory potential floor mat interference with accelerator pedal. i've had issues with the floor mats in my...	3 ~ 115000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM check engine light came on. dealership advised new catalytic converter needed to be replaced on my 2002 toyota prius (85	3 ~ 28333 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt:while driving at 25-30 mph vehicle lost power and stalled due to electronic throttle module failure. *ak updated 12/6/2005 -	3 ~ 62582 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION bridgestone tires supplied by manufacturer had began delaminating along inside rim because rear alignment on 2003 toyota prius was incorrect....	3 ~ 6647 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING toyota prius hybrid 2003 engine stalled without previous warning while driving on ca hwy 10 in the middle of the...	3 ~ 14637 miles
STRUCTURE i noticed road noise and determined that it was a tire noise. since i was traveling out of my home...	3 ~ 23667 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2002 new toyota prius delivered with bridgestone potenza tires. these tires have failed after 12 000 miles. then changed tires...	3 ~ 4667 miles
ENGINE if the prius engine does not start immediately when the computer tells it to the computer stops trying to start...	2 ~ 80000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM i have a 2002 toyota prius that exhibits the same acceleration as in the 2010 recall. during braking if i...	2 ~ 20000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING i purchased 2002 prius in june 2005. in september 2005 power steering warning light came on 3 times while driving...	2 ~ 28100 miles
WHEELS on two occasions one when my car (2001 toyota prius) had 71 000 miles and one at 80 000 a...	2 ~ 80916 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT toyota prius hybrid 1. tire blow out with the right psi and clear beautiful day. dealer will not warranty or...	2
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota prius. the contact was driving approximately between 25-35 mph over uneven pavement when pressure...	2 ~ 54550 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER vehicle would run out of gas but the fuel gauge indicator would read that there was still enough fuel in	2 ~ 2250 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE extreme tire blow out(only shreds left)hesitation resulting in loss of power in traffic/gas pedal sensor?*ak...	2 ~ 29904 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES driving home on july 22 2003 at about 4:30pm traveling north on the 57 freeway traveling at approximately 68 mph...	2 ~ 15360 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer was traveling at 70mph on highway with cruise control engaged. when depressing brake pedal to disengage cruise control the	2 ~ 10250 miles
INVERTER > HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM the car suddenly lost power without any warning while driving 65+ mph on the freeway. the check hybrid warning light...	1 ~ 159700 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota prius. the contact stated that while at a traffic light another vehicle crashed...	1
BODY > STRUCTURE while backing up slowly (under 10) the car suddenly sped up unintended accelerated to hit the movable barrier and another	1 ~ 136720 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2003 toyota prius. consumer writes in regards to recall notice concerning pinion shaft nuts on the electric power steering *tgw...	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota pruis. while driving approximately 55 mph the passenger headlight failed without warning. after...	1 ~ 62000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY while driving i smelled something burning in the car i shut off the air conditioner. i then turn on the...	1 ~ 129441 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota prius. the contact detected toxic levels of mercury inside of the vehicle. the contact...	1 ~ 175000 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM in 2007 i had a side impact with my vehicle. i told toyota to check for any damage with the...	1 ~ 190000 miles
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota prius hybrid. while driving 55 mph the power steering light illuminated on the instrument...	1 ~ 83000 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE 2002 toyota prius with trans axle malfunctions. she states her vehicle acted as if it were out of gas when...	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS 2002 prius seat belt problems making it unsafe to drive. customer states the seat belt had torn or been cut...	1
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT consumer 2003 prius passenger side tire blew out. *ts the consumer thoroughly read the owner's manual on hold to change...	1
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota prius. the contact stated that the steering wheel jerked violently when making sharp right...	1 ~ 98000 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake light came on frequently. dealership reports brake accumulator booster assembly leaking. dealership told me it was a safety issue	1 ~ 84000 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN potential for fatal injury due to loss of control because of faulty driver's side rear axle hub bearing failure with...	1 ~ 90000 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION dt*: the contact stated the location of the gear shifter allowed the gears to be shifted by accident. the gears...	1 ~ 37000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ongoing and getting worse. 2001 toyota prius fails to start properly stalls while driving and more often than not features	1 ~ 40000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have had problems with my 2001 peius for the past year with the engine stoping at freeway and local...	1 ~ 70000 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota prius. the contact stated his vehicle had been to the dealer approximately thirty...	1 ~ 30000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE problems started in november 2003. had oil changed and an hour later all the warning lights came on in the...	1 ~ 37700 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle description: passenger vehicles. insufficient electrical contact can occur in the torque sensor that controls the power assist operation of...	1
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR while parking the consumer's vehicle accelerated suddenly. *nm the consumers vehicle hit an electric box as a result of the	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION complaint and request for repair without charge for leakage of rear shocks on 2002 prius. *mr the consumer requested reimbursement.	1 ~ 20000 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING after parking vehicle and returning back to it later vehicle started up but then stalled. after stalling vehicle did not...	1 ~ 27000 miles
CHILD SEAT for the second time in less than 6 months another front tire blew out while driving. first blowout was in...	1 ~ 21000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER since the first month after buying the car gas mileage has been no more than 30 miles per gallon which...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states drove his new auto approx 300 miles and had it parked when he went to get his auto...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle refuses to start. towed vehicle . replaced battery problem re0ccurred. a...	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS at 45mph on dry pavement clear weather conditions i disengaged cruise control by tapping brakes. so that i could accelerate...	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2002 toyota prius braking problem*cw the consumer stated he didn't see the issue as a braking problem rather a control...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer states that while driving fuel in vehicle is consumed faster than it should be. the gas tank have been...	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE excessive sensitivity to wind and cross winds even at low wind velocity. vehicle wants to wander due to wind. vehicle...	1
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY excessive sensitivity to wind and cross winds even at low wind velocity. vehicle wants to wander due to wind. vehicle...	1

How to improve the appearance of your Toyota Prius and to make it look younger?

Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Toyota Prius to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

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