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Reliability Database
Toyota

Prius

Compact Hatchback
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.2)
5 Generations
21 Engines Rated
13,177 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
10 recommended 5 caution 6 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2003 XW10
4 engines
451 complaints 🔥 7 ☠ 8
1.5L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.8)
→
2004-2009 XW20
3 engines
7,073 complaints 🔥 30 ☠ 12
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.6)
→
2010-2015 XW30
5 engines
5,101 complaints 🔥 35 ☠ 8
1.5L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.7)
→
2016-2022 XW50
5 engines
490 complaints 🔥 3
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.1)
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2023-2025 XW60
4 engines
62 complaints ☠ 1
2.0L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.2)
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