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2001 Toyota Prius repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 104 repairs.
2001 Toyota Prius engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Toyota Prius
Engine not specified
| 126000 mi US $700 |
I successfully rebuilt the main hybrid battery using gen 2 cells. |
2001 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan
70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 150040 mi C $1500 |
Drive battery replacement |
| 133000 mi US $100 |
Getting a leak to ground fault. I had the problem diagnosed at a non-dealer shop, and took it to the dealer to get additional diagnosis. After spending $100. dealer gave me only the code I already had! Dealer did not provide subcodes. Replaced MG2 rotor. Replaced main battery |
| 230000 mi | Car would not start (no "READY" light, and all error lights on). Mechanic traced to engine computer not communicating with hybrid computer. I declined repair due to the cost. I am not operating the car now even though it runs and drives. |
| 123000 mi US $400 |
I got the triangle w/!, the car continued to function, I took it directly to my local shop, Ozzie's. Diagnosed (from the code) that the ignition coil was bad and needed to be replaced. They also replaced the spark plugs (1st time in yrs) |
| 132000 mi | check engine light came on, it turns out it was just the gas tank cap. I had driven to the desert and back the day before and probably the change in altitude going over the mountains affected it. It was on empty when the light came on. |
| 208000 mi US $200 |
Check engine light kept coming on, then red triangle of death lit up. The diagnostic codes reflected a misfire in cylinder #1. All coils and spark plugs were checked and were in working order. The air intake was cleaned along with the 02 sensor. The problem persists with unknown cause. |
| 200000 mi US $450 |
Water pump replaced that cools electric motor. |
| 148000 mi US $3100 |
HV (hybrid) battery had a bad module, required replacing and new harnesses. |
| 187000 mi US $270 |
Car had check engine and major warning lights come on. I coasted it to a stop, had it towed it to auto mechanic. DTCs included for Aux battery, transaxle, inverter. DTCs localized to MG2 (= the larger of 2 electric motor/generators in HV transaxle assembly). Said to replace full Transaxle for $5,400. Luscious Garage in SF does MG2 replacements for $2,700. But I'd need to get car towed to SF. |
| 195000 mi US $3000 |
Replaced MG2, the motor generator. |
| US $450 | replaced transmission with a donor (junk-yard) |
| 245300 mi US $1415 |
catalytic converter needed to be replaced, since Calif. will be requiring smog checks sometime in 2015 |
| 99000 mi US $2157 |
replace main battery with refurbished. also replace serpentine belt, cracked, cooling system flush / inverter, drain and fill transmission fluid. car owner paid FULL cost of repair. |
| 215000 mi US $424 |
Had to clean the Mass Air Sensor and the intake. The motive battery charge was very low which caused the dire warnings and did not let the engine to keep running. |
| 231800 mi US $80 |
Mass Air Flow sensor |
| 117000 mi US $1300 |
Failed emissions test for ongoing problem with ECM that causes the cel to come on in cold temperatures. Initially diagnosed in December 2007, but the repair was expensive and only intermittent, so I held off. After I called for appointment for previously listed problem, CEL came on and stayed on despite warmer temps. Mechanic notes: FOUND 3 DIFFERENT CODES STORED IN THE ECM, ECM CODE, CODE P0171 FOR A MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, ALSO FOUND A 300 MISFIRE Replaced ECM. They reviewed my service history and agreed to cover cost given I'd had almost all maintenance done @ a dealership. |
| 117500 mi US $431 |
Replaced Air Flow Sensor, $253 |
| 130000 mi | P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected Since spark plugs had been done one year ago, that was not suspected as the problem. May have been a loose gas cap. Code reset, will see if comes back on. |
| 133900 mi US $2050 |
Received a reconditioned "main" battery pack, from Green Tec up in Sacramento, CA. Pack was installed at my home, and old battery pack went to them. $1700 plus $350 for installation. |
| 114700 mi US $110 |
Check engine light on signaling fault in fuel tank vapor recovery system. Dealer diagnosed as the filler cap or the vapor cannister. Suggested replacing the cap but didn't have one in stock. |
| 116100 mi US $10 |
Car recorded an error code for fuel tank vapor recovery. Hose clamps on vacuum lines had rusted, allowing a vacuum leak at fittings. I replaced clamps and the code has not returned. |
| 256060 mi | One of the electric motors in the prius was broken and it cost approx Cad$4000 to fix it. Sold it to some one for cad$850. |
| 110000 mi | CC giving P0420 error. Apparently a known issue. $1500 to repair just for parts. Living with it. |
| 149500 mi US $300 |
Replacement catalytic converter, generic part, to solve Check Engine light issue. |
| 140000 mi US $1000 |
Inverter water pump failure. |
| 137020 mi | Malfunction of engine/drive system.. Car stalled out a few times, dealer could not repeat and no repair was done... Has not reoccurred but does show up at least once a year. |
| 125860 mi C $1500 |
Hybrid Inverter |
| 227000 mi US $48 |
Cat Converter sensors indicated failure. Mechanic advised me to put tape over the indicator light and keep driving. Will not effect operation or mileage. |
| 262000 mi US $100 |
Drive battery bit the dust. Failure warning. Cost to repair is $3,500+. Car is being sold for scrap. |
| 78000 mi US $3100 |
Big (270 volt) battery replaced. |
| 65000 mi US $100 |
Fan belt needed to be replaced. New air filter. |
| 280100 mi US $2500 |
HV Battery replacement. Replaced with battery from re-involt. |
| 249000 mi US $50 |
Replaced gas pedal assembly/ throttle position potentiometer defective and caused engine to stall/shut down / dealer price was $425.00. I purchased pedal from 25k mile salvage Prius for $45.00 off eBay+ $5 shipping. Replaced gas pedal assembly/ throttle position potentiometer defective and caused engine to stall/shut down / dealer price was $425.00. I purchased pedal from 25k mile salvage Prius for $45.00 off eBay+ $5 shipping. |
2001 Toyota Prius 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 87000 mi US $998 |
Was told hybrid battery bad, would cost an additional 1675 (above 998 for brakes) told them to wait on battery, no $ for that now. |
| 95000 mi US $890 |
Got triangle warning/check engine lights. Dealer said it was engine startup/misfiring problem in the fuel injection system and they would have to replace gas tank, clean the (something)plate, replace the spark plugs, etc. |
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