Summary of problems reported on Prius 2010

[cpatch]

Originally Posted by barbaram

I'd really like the NAV to be added to this. very disappointed with it , so much so if i am really need it I will just use the portable garmin.

Agreed...as soon as I can swap it out for a third-party unit with the same functionality (done right) mine's headed to eBay (including the USB kit).

[CivicQc]

Originally Posted by Jon S

the auto-dimming mirror does NOT work as designed....

Originally Posted by HTMLSpinnr

It does if remained up high. When set to a lower position, the cross-member between the upper and lower windows creates a shadow over the light sensor.

Some PC members have flipped the mirror over (careful w/ wiring though) to move the sensor to a better location (up top).

Jon S and HTMLSpinnr,
Thanks for providing that info.

Do you have a thread describing the problem (and temporary solution) that I can refer to? If you can provide it, I'll add the problem to the list.

[CivicQc]

Originally Posted by RadioMan

Main Fluorescent Display dims way too much when you turn on the running lights or headlights on my 2010 Prius II. It is almost un-readable in anything but total darkness. The light-level adjuster only reduces it further. I'm sure you can program the default level of the auto-dimming of the display with lights on - with the factory programming program. My dealer agreed that it is way too low, but didn't know if they could fix it. (two people corroborating!)
Anyone else find this a problem?

RadioMan,
Thanks for the info.

If you can find (or start) a thread that describes the problem, and that shows that other people have experienced the problem too, etc. (see the rules in post #2), post the information on this thread then I will add it to the list.

[CivicQc]

Originally Posted by barbaram

I'd really like the NAV to be added to this. very disappointed with it , so much so if i am really need it I will just use the portable garmin.
For the money we should be getting something that works properly, or at least have a choice.

barbaram,

thanks for the info.

Can you find (or start) a thread that describes the problem(s) that you are refering to, and that shows that other people have experienced the problem too, etc. (see the rules in post #2)? If so post the reference on this thread then I will add it to the list.

[PriusRos]

Problem: Slip indicator comes on when at a full stop
Description: Slip indicator comes on when at a full stop
Solution: Pending

Why is this posted as a problem? Isn't it the hill start assist feature?

[darkleafar]

Originally Posted by CivicQc

List of problems reported on the Prius 2010

Display / electronics

Problem: Red arrow in energy monitor hard to see in daylight
Description: Fix for difficulty seeing red arrows on Energy Monitor Screen in daylight (2010 Prius II)?
Solution: Pending

Problem: Car computer overestimates MPG
Description: 2010 calculated vs. computer MPG - Please post your results
Solution: Pending (Toyota has been made aware of the problem)

Problem: Air Conditioning display is cloudy/blurry
Description: Cloudy/Blurry AC screen?
Solution: Pending

Problem: Delay in answering calls with Nav and Bluetooth
Description: http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-...one-w-nav.html
Solution: Pending

Problem: Satellite radio signal is weak
Description: 2010 Prius - Satellite Radio Signal Weak
Solution: Pending

Problem: Satellite radio display is truncated to 16 characters
Description: Satellite Radio Character Length
Solution: Pending

Problem: Ghost image on speed display
Description: Double Vision on Speed Display
Solution: Pending, although some have observed that the intensity of the ghosting effect depends on the driver's head position.

Problem: Slip indicator comes on when at a full stop
Description: Slip indicator comes on when at a full stop
Solution: Pending

Problem: Can't hear nav voice over stereo
Description: Can't hear nav voice over stereo
Solution: Pending

Other interior features

Problem: Cargo net panel separation
Description: http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-...eparation.html
Solution: Toyota has suspended sales of the nets while they work on a solution. Some have found temporary fixes as detailed in the link above.

Mechanical

Problem: Brakes grabbing in reverse
Description: braking in reverse
Solution: Pending, although some have found ways to avoid it, and others claim the problem goes away after a few weeks.

Very nice thread, however I am astounded this is not included in the first post.

[CivicQc]

Originally Posted by PriusRos

Why is this posted as a problem? Isn't it the hill start assist feature?

Hi PriusRos,

before adding it to the list of problems, I read through the referenced thread. There seems to be some sort of confusion, but when reading through carefully, it seems at least 2 people noticed a problem which is not the hill start assist feature. Perhaps my interpretation is wrong. Please do not hesitate to reply to this post if you think I am wrong - as I wrote in post #2, all comments are welcome.

[CivicQc]

Originally Posted by darkleafar

Very nice thread, however I am astounded this is not included in the first post.

darkleafar,

I read through the thread that you referenced, it seems the thing is well understood, and not unique to the Gen III. Whether it is a problem, or just a "work as designed", I am not sure. It seems to be a topic for debate, as proposed qbee42.

Do you have another reference that shows more evidence of it being a problem?

Sometimes I feel we should start another, parallel thread, similar to this one, entitled "Prius 2010 reported annoyances". Perhaps the refered braking problem could be part of that thread instead.

Opinion?

[tumbleweed]

This: Braking problem is a rather serious problem that needs to be addressed. It amounts to a momentary loss of braking at low speed and is quite frightening. It has happened to me once and if there had been a car in front of me I might well have hit it.

[darkleafar]

Originally Posted by CivicQc

darkleafar,

I read through the thread that you referenced, it seems the thing is well understood, and not unique to the Gen III. Whether it is a problem, or just a "work as designed", I am not sure. It seems to be a topic for debate, as proposed qbee42.

Do you have another reference that shows more evidence of it being a problem?

Sometimes I feel we should start another, parallel thread, similar to this one, entitled "Prius 2010 reported annoyances". Perhaps the refered braking problem could be part of that thread instead.

Opinion?

To be quite honest with you, I am merely stating my facts based on what I have read. I never owned a Prius, and do no plan to buy one until April 2010. That being said, I think it is better for those who have posted in the thread I provided (in my previous post's link) and in the braking problem thread tumbleweed provided to come forth and speak up on whether they think this should be added or not. You see, in this thread people are saying it is merely an illusion-type-of-feeling and not a safety issue, whereas in the other two threads tumbleweed and I provided people are saying the opposite.
Personally, based on what I have read, i think if it is bad enough to give people a good scare (many people have said this) then it should be addressed somehow. my two cents.

UPDATE: The following link will guide you to a list of links posted by jay man2 which talk about this topic. Click here