2008 Toyota Prius Base
JTDKB20U183331746
Vehicle history report for the 2008 Toyota Prius Base (VIN JTDKB20U183331746). Gray, hatchback/liftback/notchback, 1.5L 4-cyl 76 hp, gasoline. 89,632 mi reported. Registered in Fl. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
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What's a 2008 Toyota Prius worth?
What comparable 2008 Toyota Prius vehicles are listed for — a quick gut-check before you negotiate.
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2008 Toyota Prius.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
Crash-test safety ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Toyota Prius.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program, tested as the 2008 Toyota Prius 4-DR.w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2008 Toyota Prius costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($6,584) with the same model 5 model-years older ($2,027), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN JTDKB20U183331746
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2008 Toyota Prius.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 1,497 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Toyota Prius, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 2 involved a crash
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 1497
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2008 Toyota Prius.
ENGINE
Water pump failed after replacement in 2013 with 30k miles, car had only 93k miles when failed again in 2016. The potentiometer part failed, there is corrosion in the part. Was in freeway when it failed. I have reported this to different representatives. I was charged more 1.5k for a replacement of a faulty part that should last more than 50k miles.
NHTSA ODI #11737450AIR BAGS
the cruise control was inop, technician said it was a clockspring failure, replaced the clockspring with a new part from walmart, then at times, the airbag failure light would come on, paid a technician to replace the replacement clockspring with an new one and the failure stopped, walmart is selling a part that could result in death
NHTSA ODI #11733033SERVICE BRAKES
2008 Toyota Prius gen2 with 139k miles. ABS, Brake, parking brake, and Traction Control lights all illuminated while driving the other day. Potential is losing all electronically assisted braking function in the car. Problem has been confirmed by local independent service center. Independent service center pulled codes: C1256 Accumulator low pressure C13…
NHTSA ODI #11725225SERVICE BRAKES
Brake pedal became hard and vehicle was difficult to stop. ABS warning light appeared on dashboard. This is a problem that Toyota has addressed previously by extending the warranty period to 10 Years/150,000 miles. My vehicle has 122,000 miles on it but the 10 year extended warranty has expired. I took the vehicle to a local repair shop and they confirmed th…
NHTSA ODI #11714800UNKNOWN OR OTHER
In 2025 I decided to clean the hybrid battery fan. I removed the side panels and found that the fan to battery duct had never been installed. I am the original owner and no one had ever removed the inside panels or had reason to remove the duct. This has likely resulted in the overheated battery which now needs replacing even though I have only 161,000 mile…
NHTSA ODI #11706320ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In the cars digital instrument cluster have problem on the same model many of cars because I know many of friends that have same model car and I get problem so I go to the mechanic and the mechanic says it is a manufacturing problem on that same model have same problem I repair it twice and now it again appears it's also a safety concern because the problem …
NHTSA ODI #11690871SERVICE BRAKES
The ABS brake booster/accumulator is going out and this has been a known issue with Toyota for years. Mine was purchased used a few years ago and had no issues until recently, as the pump is running more frequently.
NHTSA ODI #11689871ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Randomly my instrument panel goes blank while in motion and can only be retrieved by hard turning the car off when stopped, you loose your speedometer, lights, and all until reset. Other issue with speedometer readings that are consistently off between 5-15mph with no fix, resolutions or repairs.
Crash · NHTSA ODI #11684148+ 1489 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN JTDKB20U183331746 valid?
JTDKB20U183331746 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Japan. It decodes to the 2008 Toyota Prius.
Does the 2008 Toyota Prius have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2008 Toyota Prius. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2008 Toyota Prius?
Comparable 2008 Toyota Prius listings run roughly $4,000–$8,900, typically around $6,584 (from 215 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What is the 2008 Toyota Prius safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2008 Toyota Prius crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).
What fuel economy does the 2008 Toyota Prius get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2008 Toyota Prius at about 46 mpg combined (48 city / 45 highway).
Data last checked 2 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.