2013 Toyota Prius C reliability
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota Prius C over 14 years — 3 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 9 Prius C years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (23 of 57), then Service brakes (16) and Engine (7). Those filings include 8 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.
The 2012 Prius C has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2014 has 2 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Toyota Prius C. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (57 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"While I was driving on the freeway the dash lit up with multiple lights. Simultaneously, I lost power to the car and could not accelerate and only break. The steering was tight and I could not steer correctly. Then a…"
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"The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius C. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to cold-start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle was started;…"
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"Brake master cylinder failure."
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"Car suddenly needed a jump start and again after a day or two of non-use. On the third day Brakes, ABS and traction control warnings were lighted up and remains. Brakes are mostly ineffective. My own scan returns the…"
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"Warning lamps for ABS and others and the chiming dings came on while pulling away from the bank drive through and parking for a second. I shut the engine off and turned back on with no success. I was barely able to park…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Prius c | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 53 | 46 | 50 MPG | $1300 |
Specs and fitment
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Toyota Prius C reliable?
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota Prius C over 14 years — 3 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 9 Prius C years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2013 Toyota Prius C?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (23 of 57), then Service brakes (16) and Engine (7). Those filings include 8 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.
Is the 2013 Toyota Prius C more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2012 Prius C has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2014 has 2 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.
Has the 2013 Toyota Prius C been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2013 Toyota Prius C.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Toyota Prius C?
Owners have filed 57 complaints about the 2013 Toyota Prius C with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2013 Toyota Prius C get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Toyota Prius C is 50 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
Is oil specified for the Prius c on this record?
Not yet with a sourced fill here — confirm SAE grade from the owner’s manual for your model year.
What does recall 15V-514 cover on the Prius c?
Certain model year 2015 Prius c vehicles manufactured April 20, 2015, to June 30, 2015, sold through Southeast Toyota Distributors: the Tire Pressure Monitoring System may be improperly calibrated and may fail to warn of low tire pressure.
What years does this site cover for Prius c?
2012-2014 and facelift 2015-2020.