Why is the gear shifter not working on my Toyota Prius?
Gear shifter on dashboard would not electrically seal-in or stay in position after going into reverse, the first time. Backed car out of driveway and shifted into drive, it immediately went back into neutral position and would not stay in drive – electrically.
Why does my Prius not go into reverse?
Again I attempted to put the car into drive. It would not go. Tried reverse gear, but it would not go there either. I pressed the Power button and the brake pedal simultaneously, but the car would not shut off. I pressed the brake, which was not engaged, although the brake light was on. The brake engaged.
Are there any transmission problems with the Toyota Prius?
The car is unique in the sense that you can drive it on electric power when running out of gasoline. However, there are some Prius transmission problems that make them fare poorly among consumers. You should know about them if you are thinking of spending money on a brand new Prius.
When does a Toyota Prius go into gear?
First happened when stationary — press power button, “ready” on the dash, go to shift into drive or reverse and it pops back into neutral. This occurred when the vehicle was in motion on a city street.
Are there any problems with the Toyota Prius?
Toyota Prius owners have reported 9 problems related to transmission not go into gear (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Prius based on all problems reported for the Prius.
How often should you change the transmission on a Toyota Prius?
You should change it at least every 30,000 miles to prolong the shifter’s life. There is a small square-shaped pan on the bottom of the transmission. Remove it every time during an oil change to allow more fluid to drain. The transmission can fail without any warning. 2. Transmission stops working suddenly