Does the 2008 Toyota Prius have suspension problems?

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Toyota Prius, 1% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 20,500 miles.

Which Toyota Prius year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2010 Toyota Prius has the most suspension complaints (38), compared with 19 for the 2008.

Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Toyota Prius?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Toyota Prius is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Toyota Prius Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Toyota Prius, 1% of all 1,497 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Prius model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 20,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 19; 1% of 1,497
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 20,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Toyota Prius suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 22, 2008, latest Feb 6, 2021.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2008 to Feb 2021; peak Oct 2008 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 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.

200517 (2%)
200618 (1%)
200720 (1%)
200819 (1%)
20097 (1%)
201038 (1%)
201111 (2%)
201212 (3%)
201315 (4%)
20143 (1%)
20156 (4%)
201615 (10%)
20176 (7%)
20181 (3%)
20193 (10%)
20203 (21%)
20211 (17%)
20221 (4%)
20234 (21%)
20246 (23%)
20252 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Toyota Prius have suspension problems?: NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Toyota Prius, 1% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 20,500 miles.
Which Toyota Prius year has the most suspension complaints?: The 2010 Toyota Prius has the most suspension complaints (38), compared with 19 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Toyota Prius?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Toyota Prius is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.