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HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
135 NHTSA complaints about hybrid propulsion system: inverter issues across 10 makes and 21 models.
The hybrid propulsion system: inverter is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 135 filings from 10 manufacturers and 21 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 1 crash, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID with 63 filings, followed by TOYOTA PRIUS and LEXUS RX HYBRID. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 63 |
| 2 | TOYOTA PRIUS | 29 |
| 3 | LEXUS RX HYBRID | 8 |
| 4 | HONDA CIVIC | 8 |
| 5 | HONDA CIVIC HYBRID | 4 |
| 6 | TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 3 |
| 7 | CHRYSLER PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID | 3 |
| 8 | TOYOTA PRIUS V | 2 |
| 9 | TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID | 2 |
| 10 | HYUNDAI SONATA | 2 |
| 11 | TOYOTA PRIUS C | 1 |
| 12 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 1 |
| 13 | MERCURY MARINER HYBRID | 1 |
| 14 | MAZDA MAZDA3 | 1 |
| 15 | HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID | 1 |
| 16 | FORD FUSION | 1 |
| 17 | FORD F-550 SD | 1 |
| 18 | FORD ESCAPE HYBRID | 1 |
| 19 | FORD C-MAX ENERGI | 1 |
| 20 | DODGE DURANGO | 1 |
| 21 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HD | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius C. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The contact stated that he and his wife were in the vehicle during t
The contact's stepdaughter owns a 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that while his stepdaughter was driving at approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehic
The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact pulled over on the side of the road an
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled with unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and jump start the v
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact stated that the power steering and power brakes failed. The conta
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check hybrid system warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was ab
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start up. The contact stated that the hybrid system warning light was illumin
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 (NA) CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70-75 MPH, THE CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONTACT WAS UN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V396000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER). WHILE IN A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL AND A WARNING INDICATOR SIGNALED THE CONTACT TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND "VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL" AND "HYBRID SYSTEM" DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHIC
WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH ON FREEWAY, VEHICLE LOST ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS NO LONGER RESPONSIVE TO GAS PEDAL. NOT ENOUGH TIME TO MANEUVER OUT OF TRAFFIC. FIRST OCCURRED 2 WEEKS AFTER NEW VEH
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE CAR PREPARING TO TURN TO ENTER THE FREEWAY WHEN THE PRIUS LOST ALL DRIVING POWER SPONTANEOUSLY AT THE SAME TIME PROMPTED WITH A WARNING ON THE SCREEN 'CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM AN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF, AND THE CHECK HYBRID INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL S
THE FORD EV CHARGE CORD (FORD PART NO. FM58-10B706AC) THAT CAME WITH MY 2013 CMAX ENERGI DRAWS TOO MUCH CURRENT AND IS A FIRE HAZARD. I JUST FILED A VEHICLE COMPLAINT (NO. 10904811) WITH PHOTOGRAPHS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ENGINE, ELECTRICAL MOTOR POWER TO THE BRAKES, AND STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MERGED TO A CENTER LANE DUE TO TRAFFI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS
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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.