2009 Toyota Prius MPG
46 mpg combined across 1 EPA-rated version. Best: Prius (FWD, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 48 city / 45 hwy / 46 combined.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius (Hybrid) | 1.5L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 48 | 45 | 46 | $1,450 |
How it compares
- 2009 Midsize Cars: class average 21.6 mpg over 127 versions; best Prius +24.4 (#1).
- 2008: 46 mpg best (no change).
- 2010: 50 mpg best.
- 2027 model: 55 mpg best (+9).
Safety
502 owner complaints: Service Brakes 199, Exterior Lighting 111, Hydraulic 91, Vehicle Speed Control 71. Crashes 64, fires 4, injuries 27, deaths 2.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 199 | 40% |
| Exterior Lighting | 111 | 22% |
| Hydraulic | 91 | 18% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 71 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 60 | 12% |
| Electric | 44 | 9% |
| Power Train | 22 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 | 4% |
Recent owner reports: Service Brakes
“Dashboard Warning Lights: ABS, VSC, Parking Brake Light, Triangle with Exclamation Point, Codes: C1256 & C1391, Intermittent Audible Cabin Buzzing indicating critical pressure loss on start-up for about 10 seconds...then stops, not loss so much as anti-braking quick bursts at about 5 mph of stopping v slowly and seamlessly coming to a stop.”
“I own 2 2009 Toyota Prius. Both cars less than 175,000 miles and both have failed ABS modules. The ABS module in this vehicle is also the power brake booster. This failure can cause braking issues such as loss of braking or sudden brake application. Only known fix is replacement of the ABS brake module which requires the Toyota Techstream service computer.”
“Brake actuator is broken. Toyota knew about this problem and they had a warranty for 10 years or 150k miles. Mine only has 80k miles. The repair is half of what the car is worth. I thought a Toyota with such low miles would be dependable. Toyota knew that people have died from this problem with their car. I need this car to get to work and get my kids to school. It’s older than 10 years so I am just screwed on”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
6 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2013 | Air Bags › frontal › sensor/Control Module-inactive | 13V014000 |
| Nov 14, 2012 | Steering | 12V537000 |
| Nov 14, 2012 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 12V536000 |
| Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment › other › labels | 10V036000 |
| Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment › other › labels | 10V035000 |
| Oct 5, 2009 | Vehicle Speed Control › accelerator Pedal | 09V388000 |