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2006 Toyota Prius Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Toyota Prius, 1% of all 1,439 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Prius model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 52,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
18
1% of 1,439
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
52,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Toyota Prius suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 4, 2006, latest Dec 26, 2024.

2006 Toyota Prius suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2006Mar 2007Oct 2009Aug 2010Aug 2013Sep 2018
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2006 to Dec 2024; peak Aug 2006 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Toyota Prius

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Prius model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200517 (2%)
  2. 200618 (1%)
  3. 200720 (1%)
  4. 200819 (1%)
  5. 20097 (1%)
  6. 201038 (1%)
  7. 201111 (2%)
  8. 201212 (3%)
  9. 201315 (4%)
  10. 20143 (1%)
  11. 20156 (4%)
  12. 201615 (10%)
  13. 20176 (7%)
  14. 20181 (3%)
  15. 20193 (10%)
  16. 20203 (21%)
  17. 20211 (17%)
  18. 20221 (4%)
  19. 20234 (21%)
  20. 20246 (23%)
  21. 20252 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Toyota Prius have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Toyota Prius, 1% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 52,500 miles.
Which Toyota Prius year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2010 Toyota Prius has the most suspension complaints (38), compared with 18 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Toyota Prius?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Toyota Prius is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.