2010 Prius Navigation System is really horrible

come on , you just got the car!

you will get used to it.

perhaps you are not familiar with its navigational capabilities yet.

 

I agree - the nav system stinks---I'm headed east and it says west - it tries to send me the opposite of the direction I'm going in - tells me to get off the highway well before the right exit - I wouldn't trust it without carefully checking maps or getting directions on my computer ---yes I have checked the settings - it even tells me to turn in ____feet onto a road I'm already on --Had to shut it off on a long trip because it was so screwed up --

 

Just for the record: I LOVE my Prius nav system. I absolutely love it!!!

 

I've had a few strange incidents with my NAV system, and I'm curious if anyone else has had similar experiences...

5 times now the NAV system has told me that a turn is on the wrong side of the road.

The first time, I thought I just misheard the instructions...
The next couple of times, I was sure I heard that the instructions stated wrong.
Then the 4th time my daughter was with me and she heard it and said the exit was on the other side of the road and the NAV system was wrong.

We were just on vacation and drove about 1,000 miles and had many chances to listen to the NAV system.

So, I ask, has anyone else caught the NAV system uttering instructions that are not correct?

 

sounds like you have the "north up" setting. in that setting, it will appear that west is east and east is west if you are headed south.

to change to "head up" which is what most people are comfortable with , in the upper left corner of the screen, you will see a red/white pointer... hit that to toggle between the modes

 

This kind of discussion is becoming worthless and tiresome. Whoever invested the money on the Prius NAV system had their own reasons to believe it was worth it, and mostly important, they could afford it!

Whoever decided to dump it (like me) also had plenty of reasons to believe that the price tag asked for it is ridiculous for it quality or could not afford it.

All this NAV dilemma can be explained by a few words: people have very different standards for quality and value.

Just because some folks are happy with it, it does not mean it is good and vice versa…

That's all I'm saying...

 

If the Toyota GPS can recognize an address and put a little red dot where you want to go, why can't it give you turn-by-turn directions to get there? If it is a valid address, the GPS should be able to take you there.

If the Garmin and the Toyota GPS use the same map database, how come Garmin can give you turn-by-turn instructions on how to get there and the Toyota GPS cannot?

 

@ nan2945: I have had that experience too where I'm traveling one way but the nav system says different. But it was obvious that the nav system also thought I was in a completely different location (sometimes miles away) than where I actually was. That might be different from what you're experiencing. I've taken my car in a couple times now and they still haven't fixed it. Will be trying again soon.

 

ALL THAT SAY THEY DISLIKE THE NAV SYSTEM ...... Read the manual!

It is a pretty good system once you understand how to use it. Set the resolution on at least 700 feet.

I have no complaints!!

 

I have used Garmins in the past and am just getting used to the Nav in my new 2010 Prius. Some issues I have with the Prius Nav:

1. Why does the street you are driving on constantly display on the screen? Once you have been on the street for a while, don't you think that is superfluous information? Why not display the street you are approaching as the Garmin does?
2. A road that is near my home has been under construction and closed for 3 years, but the Prius nav still thinks it is open. Only in Canada, eh?
3. On a recent trip, the map had an accident warning on it at 7:30 am but there was no accident there. On returning that evening at 4:30 pm, the accident was still showing!

If the information in 2 and 3 is soooo inaccurate, am I in danger of trying to drive over bridge that no longer exists or taking a long detour around an 'accident' that has been cleared hours before?

Just asking.

 

Personally, I think the database is fine. It's in the code that provides turn-by-turn voice commands that is not right. It is a software problem.

You can't have a known address and not know how to give turn-by-turn driections. That is all there is to it.

It should not take TWO GPS units to get me where I want to go. One should work just fine. Right now the one that works just fine is my Garmin.

 

Seems like many people are unhappy with the factory unit: older features, not able to operate manually while driving, cost of future upgrades at dealership ($300+), poor maps, USB/iPod connection/compatibility not so great, price tag ($1800+), no DVD playback, etc. Crutchfield has two units that are suppose to fit: Clarion NZ409 for $800 and Dual XDVDN8190 for $600. Both are listed as "modified fit" and come with a free back up camera. Best Buy lists the Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT for $1600 as compatible. Has anybody replaced their stereo with an aftermarket nav system?

 

Read this thread:

http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...hanged-out-head-unit-their-2010-prius-ii.html

Greg

 

My Prius IV will not have the Nav system simply because I couldn't find one before the Safety Connect became mandatory. I refused to be held hostage for another $XXX for a system that has come under such great criticism; furthermore, I couldn't wait (not due to impatience) the three extra months to get exactly what I wanted.

Anyway, I'm not sure whether I should be thankful that I'm not getting the Nav package or whether I'd be happy if I had it. At this point there's no way of knowing and probably never will be. However, I'd like to make a couple of observations about the many things I've read since I've studied the GenIII Prius and its infamous Nav System:

(1) If one compares the number of negative comments to the number of positive comments, one cannot deny (regardless of opinion about the system) that there is a much greater negative percentage about Toyota's system than for, say, the Garmin. Its not even close. If you haven't, just go browse around the Garmins and TomToms at Amazon.

(2) Toyota's Nav system is undeniably very expensive compared to virtually anything else whether portable or built-in. The Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT is the only one that I'm aware of that even comes close in price. Perhaps apples v. oranges in terms of features, though.

(3) Toyota's management should take notice that their very expensive system has met with notably heavy negative reactions (relative to positive reactions) year-after-year (from what I can gather in PC) and they ought to make significant improvements to please far more people than they have. Notice that I didn't say "everyone". Even the much acclaimed Garmins aren't flawless; but, they are much less expensive and have much higher ratings (and far fewer poor ratings. If only they were built-in.). I'm not saying that few Toyota Nav system owners are happy (or that they shouldn't be happy). I'm only saying that far too many people are dissatisfied or very dissatisfied for Toyota to say that their system is, by any reasonable measure, an unqualified success. If 75% of the users loved it, then Toyota ought to be happy; sadly, I would guess that the ratio is closer to being flip-flopped.

BOTTOM LINE: The presumed team at Toyota that is responsible for the ongoing design/acceptance of the Navigation System ought to be given a long, long holiday.... maybe in Detroit...that is, if they can find it.

 

Amen.
Garmin 765T...$300....lifetime 4/yr upates $95. Amazon

 

I guess there are many variables when comparing Toyota's unit to a Garmin/TomTom or other unit. I just took delivery of my 2010 V, and have to say I love the Nav thus far in it. Not a lot of history here yet, but will respond back once I have taken it on some rural runs.

The unit finds and provides tons of information, has even restaurants on the POI Icons with Address, and Telephone info that all I have to do it hit CALL and I have them on the line. Pretty slick since the Honda I traded with the same cost unit didn't offer that.

But so far it's been great. Sorry to hear some are so unpleased. One thing I can say positive for all those who DO have it, it won't be a caviat attached to your windshield to make the local Auto theif as attracted to your car! (Hopefully that is....but statistically yes)

More to come on this topic I am sure....

 

I have just a couple of points:

1. How is it we get so much "information" from people who are "thinking of buying a Prius" or "might order the navigation"? I don't see the value of most of those comments.

Now that I am done ranting

I had a 2006 with navi and it was ok, but a bit clunky. I have had my 2010 V AT with nav for a bit over a month. I find overall accuracy has improved and I like the interface much more.

The digital maps (by the way there are two maps: one for the route guidance and the other for the visible maps. In certain areas I have been told by the navi that no route gudance is available while the visible map clearly shows all the streets (but not where I was located...the other map didn't know the new roads).

Personally, I love my nav. My wife has a Garmin and it is very similar to the new Toyota's navi. We take the same routes in our vehicles and both navigartion systems deliver virtually the same stuff. In short, I like my Prius nav!

 

Well said.

And to address the folks upset about the comments...
The NAV system is workable, it is just not as optimal as we could hope for.

 

Where is this information coming from?

If I enter an address or a POI, the Nav system allows me to choose from among three route options. Once that choice is made, I can look at each individual turn; I can review the route, turn-by-turn; I can take a look at an overview of the route; and I can see the whole course to be taken in a movie-like animation on the map. If I choose to ignore these features, I can simply wait for the Nav system to tell me about how far I have to drive to the next turn, which side of the road the turn is on, the name of the side street or other road onto which I'll turn . . . and, eventually, it will tell me that my destination is ahead on the left or right.

Perhaps this isn't turn-by-turn instruction, but it works pretty well for me.