2006 Toyota Prius
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Toyota Prius is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 109 on record.
2006 Toyota Prius at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2006 Toyota Prius recalls 6
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion.
Fix: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will replace the electric water pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Fix: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED …
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATE…
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND SLIDING YOKE IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM CAN CRACK WHEN LARGE FORCES ARE APPLIED AND THE CONNECTION MAY SEPARATE OR THE SLEEVE MAY FRACTURE.
Fix: TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND INSPECT THE SLIDING YOKE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2006 Toyota Prius MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2006 Toyota Prius worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2006 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 ($4,717) with the same model 5 model-years older ($1,692), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2006 Toyota Prius trims & engines on record
2006 Toyota Prius vehicles on record
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U167505532
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U663135119
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U267523263
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U167070382
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U467531686
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U363136194
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U967527620
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U667502755
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U663201961
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U767523159
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U863172205
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U463149150
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB22U163148969
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U163162955
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U863140595
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20UX63165370
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U967506198
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U463143171
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U467514239
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20UX63149833
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U863164153
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U263141354
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U267541133
2006 Toyota Prius BaseJTDKB20U763141429
Other Toyota Prius model years
2006 Toyota Prius — frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Toyota Prius have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2006 Toyota Prius. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Toyota Prius get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2006 Toyota Prius at about 46 mpg combined (48 city / 45 highway).
How much is a 2006 Toyota Prius worth?
Comparable 2006 Toyota Prius listings run roughly $2,700–$6,600, typically around $4,717 (from 107 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.