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2007 Toyota Prius Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2007 Toyota Prius, 2% of all 2,003 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest transmission complaint count among 21 Prius model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 56,634 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
41
2% of 2,003
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
56,634 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Toyota Prius transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 1, 2007, latest Jan 17, 2024.

2007 Toyota Prius transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month9May 2007Feb 2010Aug 2012Jun 2013Oct 2014Nov 2016Jan 2024
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2007 to Jan 2024; peak Feb 2010 (9).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 Toyota Prius

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Prius model year

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

  1. 200541 (4%)
  2. 200622 (2%)
  3. 200741 (2%)
  4. 200854 (4%)
  5. 200922 (4%)
  6. 201079 (3%)
  7. 201118 (3%)
  8. 201221 (5%)
  9. 201314 (3%)
  10. 20146 (3%)
  11. 201513 (8%)
  12. 201614 (9%)
  13. 20174 (4%)
  14. 20182 (6%)
  15. 20192 (7%)
  16. 20201 (7%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20221 (4%)
  19. 20232 (11%)
  20. 20241 (4%)
  21. 20252 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Toyota Prius have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 Toyota Prius, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 56,634 miles.
Which Toyota Prius year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2010 Toyota Prius has the most transmission complaints (79), compared with 41 for the 2007.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 Toyota Prius?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Toyota Prius is classified under transmission & powertrain. 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.