Toyota Prius Owners Are Asking To Have Their Cars Recalled Due To Theft Of Catalytic Converters

They're a single piece the muffler is attached and then they just saw the cat out of the pipe the feeds into it. Theres no way to wield it on! The only way to stop the theft is to protect the cat with a cage, or plates like this! Also Prius is not the only vehicle being targeted, any SUV or pickup trucks are fair game because their converts while not worth as much are easier to steal and they're selling for a few hundred dollars which is worth it for a theif to spend 3 minutes stealing anyone's catalytic converter!

I own a 2009 Toyota Prius.On Monday September 28, 2009 the catalytic converter was stolen right in front of my house. The result is a devastating impact to my quality of life, financial well being and peace of mind. .I am a retired senior, and cannot afford to replace it. There was no way I could have prevented this problem. Clearly it is my responsibility to protect my property from the dangers of our world. However,,this problem could have been avoided if Toyota had notified Prius Owners about the issue. Is that too much to ask?

they are using sawzaws

problem is assholes are cutting them out with sawzals when they are welded

Sounds like you haven’t experienced having your catalytic converter stolen. Of course hold the people who stole it accountable but don’t make it so damn easy for them to steal.

Cat stolen twice! We deserve to be heard! 500 dollar deductible each time!

Yes, I had my Catalytic converter stolen, two weeks ago fro my 2012 Toyota Prius
Toyota dealer has quoted $$4800 to fix it 3-5 week wait for part from Japan
I think Toyota should have a recalll and pay for a plate fix, I’m currently going through insurance with a $1000 excess, now the thrived know, where I live, they could come back, once it’s fixed:( Toyota needs to step up and be accountable, it’s a disgrace:(

I think platinum is actually cheaper than it was 15 yesterday ago believe it or not.

If this were South Africa someone would wire the hybrid high voltage battery to the cat when it's off and when they go to cut it would get electrocuted.

I remember they had a Mercedes years ago with flame throwers underneath I'd someone tried to car jack you. Was probably a parody but still looked cool

I have a 2006 Honda Accord. My cat was stolen last week. Guy at muffler shop told me that Honda Accord cats are backordered, and the earliest that they expect to have them in stock is next February.

I can buy an aftermarket cc for my Honda, but I need a waiver from state which has a code that the muffler shop needs to be able to install a non-Honda cc. I spoke to a "referee" who told me that all of California is experiencing these thefts. He also said that I will fail a visual inspection at a smog testing facility, however, when I show them my waiver, they will send me to a specific testing station.

I dont drive a hybrid, however, if Toyota is being asked to recall the Prius' to install theft protection, then every other carmaker will be asked to do the same. I know my cat is not as expensive as a Hybrid, however, the $1,800 I have to pay is nothing to sneeze at, especially for me, especially now. I'm told that the thieves wont take the aftermarket cats, so that's a relief.

If you buy a car and its damaged for some reason because of the design....do you not take it to the dealer for a replacement? similarly its a bad design to have the catalytic converter, an expensive component to be out there easy to cut open. They should have installed an aluminum shield to prevent theft at the very beginning.

My Prius CC was stolen...Its Toyota's fault for building it so easy to take. People should STOP buying those cars until Toyota takes responsibility and recall all the Toyotas Prius and fix that wrongs business they planned! Everyone who owns a Prius has the right to complaint and correct this issue!

If any significant part on a car can be stolen in seconds and a part as valuable as the catalytic converter on a Prius or any vehicle, I'd say that car part is defective. I'm thinking, for sometime Toyota knew how they made the catalytic converters on earlier Prius was a problem and should have notified owners to offer purchase of security devices. Toyota can have their dealership send tons of emails for customers to buy new cars and other stuff. So I think it can be proven that they knew and did absolutely nothing. Is it a crime? Well in some states, it is illegal and an environment health hazard to drive these cars without a catalytic converter. Perhaps, on this basis Toyota can be held liable for what they failed to disclose to Prius owners.

It is normal for a battery to die if a vehicle has been sitting for some time as most vehicles still consume power while sitting to maintain internal memories and your radio stations and stuff like that. HOWEVER... a few days is too short.

12 volt car batteries generally have a sub five-year lifespan which is why most manufacturers don't put more than a two or three-year warranty on them. Your 2016 is due for a new one. If you're having strange random electrical system issues, they'll probably straighten out when you change the battery.