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2005 Toyota Prius repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 357 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2005 Toyota Prius.

2005 Toyota Prius repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 312 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Toyota Prius

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Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 Blowing warm air: Compressor replaced Feb 2014, Evaporator had leak as of Jan 2015 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

39000 mi

US $434
Headlight sensor corroded due to inferior sealing of the unit. Sensor replaced 
Dec 2009

41000 mi
Second oxygen sensor replaced under our extended warranty (aka prepaid service agreement) 
Dec 2010

49000 mi
Heard unusual sound; read TSB's consulted dealer, who then replaced the water pump. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016

116000 mi

US $2100
Hybrid Battery Failed 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Sep 2015

150000 mi

US $2600
Triangle of death error message up. Barely could drive it. The spark plugs were so bad they were surprised I drove it to the shop 

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2005 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Aug 2012 - Dec 2016
Jul 2012

180000 mi

US $50
Headlight leveling sensor failed. Replaced with a used sensor from an auto recycler in Florida 
Sep 2012

185000 mi
HV inverter electric water pump replaced. Toyota limited service campaign (AON). Pump failed. Toyota replaced free of charge. 
Aug 2013

205000 mi

US $120
Gasoline engine water pump noisy. Replaced the water pump 
Jun 2014

222000 mi
Parking brake light switch self loosened and detached from the pedal assembly. Instead of refastening it, I closed the switch so that the parking brake light only illuminates during power on. 
Sep 2015

241000 mi

US $150
Front left wheel bearing failed. Replaced with OEM Toyota wheel bearing/hub assembly. 
Apr 2016

246200 mi

US $200
Module in the hybrid battery failed. Replaced four modules and reinstalled the HV battery. Is functioning adequately for now. No idea how long this repair will last, could be months or years from now. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2012 - Jan 2022
Jun 2013

133000 mi

US $65
Headlight aiming. 
Jul 2013

133200 mi

US $153
Replaced serpentine belt. 
Oct 2013

134700 mi

US $35
Headlights do not stay aimed for more than a few weeks. 
May 2014

146900 mi

US $65
Mechanic attempted to repair headlight leveling device, but it was too corroded. Replacement cost at dealer is about $500-700--too expensive. Living with it. 
Apr 2015

162700 mi

US $323
The auxiliary battery failed after 5 years. The price has gone up $60 since the first replacement. 
Mar 2016

182000 mi

US $350
Exhaust system replacement 
Jul 2017

210000 mi

US $475
Front pads were worn down. Disks and pads were replaced. 
Jan 2018

221000 mi

US $10
Fog light bulb replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Kansas, United States
Sep 2013 - Feb 2021
Mar 2016

270000 mi

US $1300
HV battery died @ 268K. Replaced with warranted reman unit. 
Jan 2017

254300 mi

US $80
Blower motor started to squeak occasionally. Probably could've been cleaned, went ahead & installed new blower motor. 
Apr 2017

301000 mi

US $45
Driver's sun visor wouldn't stay up. Replacement was birthday present so price is approximate. 
Jul 2017

308000 mi

US $700
Condenser broke & loss refrigerant. May have been due to road debris. 
Jan 2018

320000 mi

US $30
Remanufactured HV battery had bad cell outside of 18 month warranty. Bought used cell off of Amazon for $35 and replaced myself. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

148000 mi

US $400
new wheel bearings needed 
Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2022
Feb 2014

144000 mi

US $2312
airbag light was on and the internal harness on the left side of the vehicle was replaced. 
Aug 2015

163000 mi

US $180
Airbag sensor went on. It was for the other side from the one done several years ago and the cost for the repair was much less. 
Apr 2016

165300 mi

US $278
Left headlight was out. I was told the whole assembly needed to be replaced. The second time one has failed. 
Aug 2017

174500 mi

US $300
Coolant control valve was stuck causing the engine light to come on. Valve replaced. 
Mar 2018

178000 mi

US $455
Replace front sway bar links Rear defroster did not work. 40 amp fuse replaced 
Apr 2022

197000 mi

US $20
Changed tailgate struts Taillight (actually LED light) changed out because it had become very dim. 
Toyota Prius in Germany
Jun 2014 - Aug 2015
Jun 2014

83700 mi
CD-changer died. 
Jun 2015

93000 mi

€275
Second oxygen sensor caused error P0138 the MIL turned on. Steering wheel starting making a clicking noise. The problem may have been caused by a previous dealer. The noise was absent before replacing the entire steering column as part of a recall. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2013 - Apr 2016
Apr 2015

210000 mi

US $110
Hybrid battery pack issue 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Feb 2014 - Nov 2021
Aug 2016

149000 mi

US $50
Headlight replace not fun on gen 2 prius 
Oct 2017

162000 mi

US $916
Both wheel bearing replace passenger side bad replace both 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Oct 2013 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

106000 mi
Damn rear led went out 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2016
Mar 2013

312000 mi

US $300
splash guard under front bumper popped loose, dragged, and had to be replaced. 
Nov 2013

352000 mi
rear defrost. Connection is broken. Will require complete replacement of rear windscreen. 
Dec 2013

355000 mi

US $100
attempted to repair rear defrost with electricity conducting adhesive. Does not appear to have helped. 
Mar 2016

426000 mi
Rear defrost never fixed. Would have had to replace the entire rear window. 
Toyota Prius in Great Britain
Sep 2013 - May 2021
Mar 2014

83000 mi
Repair broken fuel hatch release using a tiewrap 
Jan 2016

113200 mi

£60
Pipe separated from flange due to corrosion/wear. Repaired by welding. 
Aug 2017

148000 mi

£20
Exhaust pipe separated from flange due to corrosion/wear ( again ). Repaired by welding. 
Oct 2017

148000 mi

£650
Replace OSF speed sensor Replace both front suspension arms 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014

US $3879
Hybrid battery failed and needs to be replaced. Will trade car instead. 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2012

75000 mi

US $300
The right head light needed replacing. 
Jul 2014

83200 mi

US $245
Replaced battery for 2nd time since o2/10 
Aug 2017

97000 mi

US $1000
Water pump replaced electrical repair 
Mar 2018

101000 mi

US $2650
The main battery replaced 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Nov 2011 - Nov 2014
Mar 2013

98000 mi

US $68
12V battery discharged while car was sitting. They determined that the battery was still good, but terminals needed cleaning & tightening. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Nov 2013
Oct 2011

110000 mi
hybrid battery needed to be replaced. Toyota has extended battery warranty to 150k miles. 
Jan 2013

117500 mi

US $135
Drivers door lock actuator needs replacing. 
Nov 2013

135000 mi

US $85
replaced blower motor Door lock actuator never fixed. 
Toyota Prius in District of Columbia, United States
Jul 2011 - Dec 2014
May 2012

117800 mi
extensive surface rust on trailing arms in rear discovered when rotating tires - rust concentrated around welds. Wire brushed, cleaned, and rust-oleum paint applied. Not a permanent solution - swingarm will need to be dropped & re-finished. 
Nov 2014

180000 mi

US $100
Short in brake light caused LEDs to not fully light when brake applied, also caused battery drain when left for > 24 hours. Required frequent jump starts, battery charged normally during operation. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Jun 2009 - Aug 2015
Jun 2009

42628 mi

US $870
flush fuel injectors;replace 2 front tires; alignment; oil change; replace air cleaner and cabin filters; spark plugs 
Apr 2011

61829 mi

US $461
Coolant flow control valve replaced 
Jan 2012

103500 mi

US $38
Warning light for autoleveling headlight sensor kept coming on. Garage took it apart, checked it. Computer showed no problems and mechanism was working fine, so no repairs were made. Told to monitor. Has come back on twice in past month. 
Jan 2014

74000 mi

US $200
LED tail light assembly needed replacement to pass inspection 
Jul 2015

116000 mi

US $179
A/C suddenly stopped working. Fan was still blowing and sensors were responsive. Evac and recharge done with dye test. No leaks or other problems detected but it's working now. To bring it back in a month for follow up on possible leaks. 
Aug 2015

116000 mi
Evaporator core failed. Dealer quoted $2560 to repair it. Sold it to friend who had it repaired at another dealership for $1385. 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2017
May 2014

168700 mi

US $1036
Sway Bar Frame Bushing Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing - Both Both front Struts R&R Rear shock/strut assembly Poly-Rib Belt (Water Pump drive belt) 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2022
Jul 2013

93000 mi
Warranty/Service Campaign replacement of the inverter electric cooling pump. 
Nov 2015

103600 mi

US $120
coolant control valve, water pump, thermostat 
Feb 2017

105000 mi

US $50
Cabin heat stopped working 
Mar 2018

113000 mi

US $35
Radiator fill tube replaced. Seal failed causing coolant leak. 
Jan 2019

110000 mi

US $500
Brake Actuator - replaced with used unit 
May 2019

112000 mi

US $600
Hybrid battery reconditioning 
Oct 2021

121000 mi

US $600
replaced all four shocks/struts 
Jun 2022

125000 mi

US $120
rear tail lamp LEDs failed 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jul 2012 - Apr 2015
Mar 2012

125749 mi

US $1569
Water valve assembly, Decarb, Auxiliary battery replaced, water pump replaced 
Feb 2013

137800 mi

US $473
Also oil change and left fog light bulb replacement. Requires removal of the skirt below the bumper to access it. 
Apr 2014

151700 mi

US $2108
Seals let go, metal filings clogged condenser. Condenser and compressor replaced 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Feb 2012 - Oct 2016
Oct 2012

163000 mi
hybrid system inverter pump was replaced under campaign warranty. 
Jun 2014

297000 mi

US $330
front left strut bad / replaced both front with used stut assemblies 2x$75.00 plus $180.00 labor 
Nov 2014

320000 mi

US $305
Hybrid system / 2nd "Inverter pump" not covered under warranty waterpump leaking coolant / pump and gasket replaced speado head dash cluster / blacked out a few tims before but came back on creating inaccurate mileage reading / mechanic replaced with a used display because I was 1 month out of 10yr warranty. warning light was on / system failed test. Catalytic converter replaced. 
Mar 2015

340000 mi

US $1878
Hybrid battery fail / replaced with used battery with 1 year warranty. part $1387.50 and labor $212.50 controls on steering wheel stoped working / mechanic replaced with new clockspring/spiral cable $65.00 labor $85.00 
May 2015

345100 mi

US $394
radiator failed / replaced with used part $200.00 labor $157.50 
Sep 2015

358000 mi

US $1384
5 months with the used hybrid battery it failed. It was on a 1 year warranty so the same shop installed (by my choice) a brand new Factory Battery deducting the price of the used one including labor. Has Factory warranty. 
Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Apr 2012 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

79000 mi

US $500
My shift gear assembly needed to be replaced for some time. It became hard to shift and then one day I believe a retainer spring popped out of the slot. Since then I had to manually put the knob back to the center position after shifting. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2012 - Oct 2013
Mar 2013

124000 mi

US $110
gps,radio,screen problems,works some times .dealer said it needs new screen ,$3000 for part.i removed screen sent out to be repaired ,test screen on car at their shop ok . installed screen back in my car same problem. sent back to repair ok 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2010 - Sep 2017
Nov 2014

265300 mi

US $60
Blower motor failed, had to replace with a new blower motor. 
Jun 2015

268000 mi

US $150
12V accesory battery not holding enough charge (capacity) 
Jul 2016

284000 mi

US $5
~1" through-hole in the exhaust pipe between rear flange and muffler. Welded a piece of pipe in to patch the hole. 
Aug 2016

284700 mi

US $350
ABS pump failed, resulting in NO POWER BRAKES. I replaced the ABS module with a used low-miles unit. Reprogrammed, Re-calibrated, and computer bled the brakes myself. Also blew the fuseable link, needed to replace with new dealer-only part 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2015
Aug 2015

127000 mi

US $80
a piece of the exhaust pipe was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Alabama, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2016
May 2015

207000 mi

US $80
Got the red triangle of doom. ECU gave an HV battery code. Checked and one pair (block) was 1V low. Bought used pair for 80 and swapped them in. Edit - After doing a few of these, I'd say it's doable in 6+ hours by yourself, but you definitely need something to help compress the modules in the pack so you can install the bolts on the pack's underside. I use wooden boards of differing widths and a couple wood clamps. If someone is helping you out and they're reasonably handy, you might be able to do this in 3-4 hours. 
Jun 2015

207000 mi
Passenger side headlight wouldn't stay on (just flashed). Removed the bulb/socket and found the bulb was shorting out in the socket. Cleaned up socket and replaced both bulbs. 
Jun 2016

208000 mi

US $100
Another battery module went sideways, but this time it threw one of the "block XX becomes weak" because the module was weak, but hadn't failed (internal short) yet. I had picked up another 2007 Prius from a friend for $1500, so I PNO'ed this Prius and have been driving that since. I have a few decent modules I purchased off ebay to swap into the pack, but I'm planning to pull it and do some thorough testing and possibly rehydrating to see if that improves the pack's performance. TODO - Pull pack, cycle/measure battery modules, try to rehydrate modules with limited capacity, cycle/test those modules again, reassemble, test how the pack does in the car. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2014 - Nov 2016
Jan 2014

65000 mi

US $750
electronic key replacement water pump replacement 
Toyota Prius in Rhode Island, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

43000 mi

US $350
Cracked rear coil spring. Had it replaced, alignment done following. 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2012
May 2011

190000 mi
Driving and car died. Towed home and researched on internet that electric inverter coolant pump for hybrid engine was the cause. Replaced fuse and pump and car was good. Got recall 1 month later and sent Toyota my receipts and refunded $. 
Sep 2011

196000 mi
A/C recharged and dye put into system to check for leaks. Also normal engine battery replaced (not hybrid). 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2017
Mar 2017

182000 mi

US $250
Heard rubbing and took vehicle in. Back brakes and drums replaces. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2017 - Dec 2018
May 2017

265000 mi

US $100
AC blower working but no cold air. Found several leaks in lines and condensor unit. Not cost effective to repair, usually natural air cooling. 
Nov 2017

278000 mi

US $330
Exhaust pipe patched Rear brakes replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Missouri, United States
Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017

132000 mi

US $1000
I had to replace the hybrid battery again with a refurbished battery for my Prius again. The cost of the two replacement batteries so far have been around 2800 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Mar 2017 - Mar 2024
Nov 2017

115000 mi

US $20
Leaks into rear hatch. Rust trail discovered in back hatch. Waterproofing seal added. Still leaking. 
Apr 2018

118 mi

US $600
Inverter coolant reservoir cracked and discharged, causing car to go into limp mode (25mph) on the highway. Received CEL and notifications on car MFD. OBDII code indicated cam shaft sensor. Took to mechanic, verified diagnosis and replaced cam shaft position sensor. 
Jun 2023

160000 mi

US $300
Replaced PCV. Also replaced spark plugs. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Dec 2019 - Nov 2022
Sep 2021

183000 mi

US $800
Front left wheel bearing replaced because it was making some noise at highway speeds. Rear pads had disintegrated. Drums could no longer be turned. One wheel cylinder started leaking as a result of driving the car from one shop to another with the shoes pretty much gone and also had to be replaced. 
Nov 2021

185000 mi

US $28
Oil change 
May 2022

187000 mi
Rear brakes were making a light grinding sound at low speeds. Shop replaced drums and shoes that had just been replaced six months ago. Free for this reason. 
Jul 2022

188000 mi

US $100
Battery pack errors. Using Dr. Prius app and guidance from Eric Powers I identified and replaced a bad module. But I didn't check the back sides of the bus bars. Reinstalled pack ended up also coding after ten minutes. Removed pack and found one bus bar was black on the back. Cleaned it, reinstalled pack, now working well. 
Sep 2022

189000 mi
Noticed water leaking into cargo area again. Sealed body seam around rear end of drip channels / top of hatch again. Common problem with these--cracks in this area are nearly invisible. 
Toyota Prius in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2016 - Jul 2022
Apr 2020

102300 mi

C $200
rear strut spring snapped, ride quality went down significantly, had to replace both struts. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Mar 2018 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

62000 mi

US $550
A/C started blowing hot air then Triangle of Death appeared approx 1-2 hrs later. Dealer said A/C repair was likely due to evaporator core leak that needed to be replaced. However, dealer estimated A/C repair to be $2700 which was more than half of what we paid for 13 yr old vehicle! We declined dealer repair & recharged A/C for $50 - we believe dealer was completely dishonest because they said they had recharged A/C when they replaced inverter water pump but we found A/C caps laying under the hood. Later found on Prius Chat blogs the A/C diagnostic code lights have been known to trigger when inverter pump goes out. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

223000 mi
Traction Battery Cell went bad. Had to pull, rebuild, electrically cycle and rebalance charge on cells. 
Mar 2018

223000 mi

US $2000
I originally was working to rebalance my hybrid battery, but I never got the vehicle back to good condition. I chose to replace with a new hybrid (traction) battery. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Dec 2006 - Jul 2009
Dec 2006

34500 mi
Replace Anitlock Brake Accumulator (under warranty) 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
Aug 2006

20000 mi
Parking brake rubber pedal fell off and glove box release button paint chipped. Dealer replaced both under warranty. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Jul 2014 - Sep 2015
May 2014

116900 mi

US $100
Replaced fog lights and added LaminX shields 
Jan 2015

120200 mi

US $200
12v battery died. HV Battery at 40%. Deep cycled 3x. 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

136000 mi
HID Headlight Error - Sensor arm bent 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Nov 2014 - Jan 2017
Dec 2016

194000 mi

US $150
12V battery showing voltage at 11.9V even after driving. Battery was an Optima Yellow-Top that was less than 2 years old. Replaced with an AC-Delco unit made for 2nd Gen. Prius. Hopefully this fixes rapid charge/discharge of traction battery 
Jan 2017

176000 mi
traction battery failing - red triangle of death. Cell block showing much lower voltage. 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Nov 2014 - Jul 2018
Apr 2016

132700 mi

US $500
Hybrid battery cooling fan failure; short in remote wires. 
Aug 2016

136800 mi
A coolant control valve needs replacement and throws a specific trouble code, but I've chosen to live with it (will repair eventually) as it doesn;t really affect the car's performance. It's the engine coolant; code is P1121; for a "secondary" tank that helps the engine warm up faster (hence why it's a non-essential repair).  
Jan 2017

142000 mi

US $30
One burnt out headlight bulb; replaced both; tricky installation process; takes about an hour 
Jul 2018

155000 mi

US $500
Alignment 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Jul 2006 - Sep 2007
Apr 2007

39000 mi
The HID headlamp self-levelling system went "default", warning light came on - one wire had chafed, was replaced under warrantee. 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Feb 2014 - Sep 2018
Oct 2014

120000 mi

US $400
Noticed a low hum coming from around the front passenger side wheel. Pitch varied with speed of car, not engine, and was louder on left turns. Turned out to be a loose wheel bearing. Replaced bearing/hub assembly. No more hum. 
Jul 2015

138000 mi

US $3000
Replaced hybrid battery pack under warranty Replaced hybrid battery pack under warranty 
Sep 2015

142000 mi

US $600
Left wheel bearing was noisy. Replaced wheel bearing assembly. 
Oct 2016

155300 mi
Replace HID headlight 
Mar 2017

159000 mi

US $175
Replace HID headlight 
May 2018

166000 mi

US $2000
Hybrid battery pack failure, required replacement 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jul 2015 - Mar 2016
Jul 2015

114000 mi

US $2900
brake accumulator pump failed, was running all the time. it was a $1700 part, plus labor, tax, and materials Dealer said car was due for drive belt replacement, likely original, over 110,000 miles at that point. 
Aug 2015

115000 mi

US $1005
The hybrid traction battery failed. Initial estimate to repair was $5300. I called Toyota and a different dealer who was honest about the battery core charge, etc.. Toyota kicked in about $1950 towards the repair. 
Sep 2015

116000 mi

US $13
Sway bar bushing cracked and fell out and the car was making a rattling noise on the drivers side over bumps. I jacked the car up and noticed the bushing had fallen out so I bought replacements at the dealer and put them in. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Feb 2017 - Feb 2017
Feb 2017

114000 mi

US $300
Hybrid battery failure and fix 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2016 - Jan 2019
Jun 2016

242000 mi

US $300
The A/C blower died. It kept on shorting out while driving. Sometimes the a/c will be on and sometimes it wouldn't. When I went over big bumps in the road, it would sometimes turn on. Blower was $150 and labor was $150. 
Jan 2017

US $2000
The A/C compressor oil leaked out of the evaporator, causing the A/C compressor to explode. Small metal shards flew around the A/C pipes and shredded the lines. I had warm A/C, but the car sounded like a blender with the many metal shards. 
Mar 2017

244000 mi

US $150
Noticed uneven braking. Adjusted brake pedal/pads. Headlights pointed down at my shoes so they were adjusted up 
May 2017

245000 mi

US $2300
CEL P0A80: Hybrid Battery Failure. Battery level would quickly charge to full and quickly fall, causing the engine to run constantly. Reduced power. 
Jun 2017

245500 mi
Code P0A80: Hybrid Battery Failure. Battery failed again two weeks after the first replacement. Replaced under warranty. Same symptoms. 
Dec 2017

247000 mi

US $600
The A/C compressor exploded again sending metal shard throughout the system again. Compressor was covered under a 1 year warranty. 
Jun 2018

256000 mi
Only blows warm air after engine warms up. A/C condenser exploded for the 4th time since January 2017, sending metal shards through the lines. Dealer will pay for repair or I'm taking them to small claims court. 
Dec 2018

260000 mi

US $60
Replaced left headlight. 
Toyota Prius in Utah, United States
Jan 2016 - Nov 2017
Feb 2017

180000 mi

US $650
Internals of front catalytic converter had broken loose and were rattling around in the housing. Replaced the whole center pipe and both converters rather than welding. 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Aug 2015 - Jul 2018
Sep 2015

195000 mi

US $135
Replaced headlight bulb passenger side ($30), replaced headlight ballast passenger side (100), replaced headlight level sensor with $3.50 potentiometer. 
Sep 2016

230000 mi

US $100
High voltage battery failure had to replace 2 bad modules 
Mar 2017

245000 mi

US $40
Replaced one bad battery module took 3 hours and 40$. 
May 2017

248000 mi

US $40
Replaced 1 bad battery module took 2hrs and 40$ 
Aug 2017

253000 mi

US $120
Replaced 3 hybrid battery modules 2 different repair. 
Mar 2018

273000 mi

US $30
Replace 1 hybrid battery module 
Jul 2018

280000 mi

US $80
Replaced 2 bad battery module 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jul 2014 - Oct 2018
Mar 2016

169000 mi

US $849
The ABS actuator went out so I bought a used one on Ebay for $200 and paid $650 to have it installed but the part was bad so I will have to get a replacement which will be free and pay another $600 to have it installed making the total $1500. 
Apr 2016

170000 mi

US $650
Second used ABS actuator also did not work. The $200 cost of the part was refunded, but wasted $1,300 in labor costs. 
May 2016

170500 mi
Paid $2550 to have a new ABS actuator installed. Subsequently Toyota settled a class action lawsuit regarding brake actuator. They will repair ABS actuator for free or if you already had it done they will reimburse. They reimbursed me 100% 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2015
Nov 2011

135800 mi
Engine doesn't run; can drive a few more miles on the battery. Throws codes 3190, 3191, and 3193. CEL and large triangle with ! inside lights up on dash. After sitting 30-40 minutes, car drives normally again. 
Oct 2013

161800 mi

US $800
P3190 and P3191. Replaced fuel tank assembly (includes fuel pump). 
Toyota Prius in Nebraska, United States
Nov 2007 - May 2009
May 2009

22000 mi
Traded car with broken transmission coolant pump drive. Dealer performed repair after trade. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Jun 2008 - Jun 2017
Sep 2010

64000 mi
The engine coolant valve needed replacement and was replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2013

100000 mi

US $400
Some kind of water pump was leaking. Had to do with the engine. Also had 2 recall items performed, which was how the issue was discovered. 
Apr 2017

129000 mi
Check engine light came on. Shop read code and diagnosed issue with coolant valve. Will cost approx $500 to repair. Have not made repairs yet. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2022
May 2013

124100 mi

US $395
thermostat for hybrid cooling system replaced 
Jun 2014

136000 mi

US $3200
Inverter for the power brakes had to be replaced. 
Jun 2022

178000 mi

US $1000
Replace front calipers and brake pads. Clean rear brakes. 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Oct 2007 - Jul 2015
Sep 2010

62000 mi

US $130
Inverter water pump failed and had to be replaced - although car is out of warranty, manufacturer paid for all but $130 of repair cost and provided free loaner vehicle 
Mar 2012

82000 mi

US $500
Brakes made funny noise, ABS warning light stayed on 
Jul 2015

106000 mi
Hybrid battery failure 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2007 - Jun 2022
Jul 2009

46000 mi

US $500
Front stabilizer bar/assy replaced 
Nov 2010

65300 mi

US $682
Front wheel bearing needed replacement - many potholes in MA are hard to see at night. 
Mar 2014

120000 mi

US $530
Rear right wheel speed sensor sustained heat damage; suspect friction caused by foreign material/road debris. 
Aug 2015

137400 mi

US $718
Corrosion had deteriorated the functioning of the strut on one side; other side strut had already been replaced earlier due to a collision. 
Nov 2015

140700 mi

US $818
Front left CV axle has a crack and is leaking grease. Replaced shaft assy. 
Mar 2017

160000 mi

US $797
One of the rear strut assembly springs had broken (normal wear, tear & corrosion). Both rear strut assemblies replaced. 
Jul 2017

163492 mi

US $1099
Replaced right wheel bearing. Freed frozen tie rod end. 
Toyota Prius in Northern Ireland
Aug 2007 - Mar 2015
Mar 2013

100000 mi
Oxygen sensor in exhaust required replacement. The error message recurred twenty minutes after leaving the garage. When re-examined the garage thinks it is due to using a non-standard catalytic converter. Too expensive for minor benefit. 
Jul 2013

102700 mi
Leaking water pump required replacement 
Dec 2013

108000 mi

£50
VSC and Regenerative Braking warning lights on. Hybrid battery low charge only abnormality found by workshop. Recharging hybrid battery cured warning lights. 
Jul 2014

114500 mi

£300
Broken coil spring replaced with other side coil spring replaced to match. 
Mar 2015

120000 mi

£400
Rear offside caliper seized - replaced Front offside caliper freed up 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Dec 2007 - Jul 2014
Nov 2011

110900 mi

US $200
Electric coolant recovery pump was making noise so I replaced it. 
Apr 2013

145300 mi
The shocks started feeling bad and were losing their pressure. Replaced all the shocks. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2016
Jan 2008

41400 mi

US $756
Two of the four coil packs failed and required replacement of all four spark plugs + two coil packs. The car was out of service for two days. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2008 - May 2011
Jul 2009

97000 mi
Driver side sun visor drooping. Replaced visor with new visor. 
Oct 2009

106000 mi

US $34
tail and license plate bulbs blown. 
Apr 2010

117000 mi

US $1750
Air compressor bearing failure. 
Jul 2010

117000 mi

US $1150
air compressor failure 
May 2011

133000 mi

US $600
air conditioning coil failure 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2008 - Sep 2013
Jan 2013

41800 mi

US $300
water pump and belt replaced 
Aug 2013

73000 mi

US $2200
The main battery lost power and needed to be replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2008 - Jan 2009
Aug 2008

85000 mi

US $240
Thermostat replacement. 
Nov 2008

94000 mi

US $450
Headlight leveling sensor was bad 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
May 2008 - Jun 2018
Feb 2014

148700 mi

US $2300
Hybrid battery needed replacement. 
Apr 2014

152000 mi

US $400
Water pump (for ICE) needed replacement 
Aug 2014

161600 mi

US $250
Original battery (NOT hybrid battery) needed replacement. 
Jul 2015

189000 mi

US $150
Headlight HID bulb was replaced. Dealer cost was $300 for replacement bulb. Found one on eBay for $35. 
Dec 2015

198000 mi

US $600
One of the cells in the rebuilt hybrid battery failed. A replacement cell cost only about $40. However,the labor to remove the bad cell and replace it, cost about $560. 
Feb 2016

202300 mi

US $225
One HID headlight bulb failed. New one at dealership was $300.Found OEM replacement on eBay for $35. 
Aug 2016

215900 mi

US $120
Right headlight bulb died. Had it replaced. Dealership quoted $300 for bulb, plus labor. Got bulb online for $35. Had dealership install it. 
Apr 2017

228000 mi

US $300
Right headlight was turning off intermittently. Sometimes it wouldn't come on. Turning the switch on & off several caused it to come on. Right headlight bulb was changed. 
Apr 2018

247000 mi

US $300
O2 sensor was replaced 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2008 - May 2016
Aug 2009

76000 mi
Sensor and bracket for automatic headlight leveling system were not functioning and broken. Dealer replaced parts at no cost under extended warranty. 
Nov 2011

111000 mi

US $817
The left front wheel bearing wore out. Replaced both since it was in the shop. 
Jun 2012

125000 mi

US $350
The CD player stopped working. The unit was pulled, sent to a repair facility, and returned to the car. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Apr 2007 - Jun 2018
May 2007

32000 mi
Vehicle went completely dead in my driveway, was towed to the dealership, and the 12 volt battery was replaced. I had noted and reported an odor of something burning coming from the hood area which the dealer could not confirm. While driving the same d 
Sep 2009

63000 mi

US $498
Grinding type noise noted when gas engine engaged. 
May 2010

76600 mi

US $1050
R&R Compressor Assy 
Oct 2012

113000 mi

US $480
Headlamps out of adjustment.R&R Headlight Level Sensor sub assembly 
Mar 2014

132000 mi

US $1390
R&R Shifter. R&R Hub & Bearing Assemblies front left and right 
Aug 2016

155000 mi

US $365
Car was completely dead in the driveway. 12 volt battery was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Apr 2007 - Nov 2012
Dec 2010

127000 mi

US $600
Headlight leveling sensor Rear shocks were leaking - replaced 
Sep 2012

152000 mi

US $245
A/C stopped working - they did a system flush and recharge with freon 
Oct 2012

152000 mi
Dealer informed us that rear struts needed replacing and the noise was from the differential. Est. repair for struts $1000, differential could go another 100K miles. 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Jun 2006 - Oct 2013
Jul 2008

99000 mi
Replacement of Headlamp leveling sensor for HID headlamps. 
Aug 2010

168000 mi

US $580
Engine water pump had a slight leak, so it was replaced along with the thermostat (preventative). 
Jan 2011

180000 mi
Hybrid water pump was replaced 
Sep 2011

202000 mi

US $375
Wheel bearing had play, was replaced 
Aug 2012

224800 mi

US $90
Blower motor replacement 
Jun 2013

243000 mi

US $150
The A/C was no longer cooling, and needed to be recharged. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2006 - Feb 2016
Aug 2007

35000 mi
Window visors no longer held position when swung side to side. 
Feb 2009

60000 mi
TSB for brake actuator squeak noise while stopped. No problems with braking performance. 
Feb 2011

98000 mi
Engine water pump weeping coolant- was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Aug 2006 - Sep 2018
Jan 2009

102000 mi
Replace cat converter...what a drag and big bucks!!! 
Sep 2011

200000 mi
replaced water pump  replaced water pump 
Mar 2015

284000 mi

US $1700
front wheel bearings replaced, back brakes replaced 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
May 2006 - Jun 2011
May 2009

57000 mi
Coolant transfer pump was squeaking in cooler temperatures, replaced under warranty. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Jun 2006 - Jun 2022
Dec 2014

70000 mi

US $396
Starter battery finally died. Battery was as old as vehicle, 10 years old. Vehicle was purchased Dec. 2004 and this was the original battery 
Feb 2018

98000 mi

US $585
Leaky water pump. Pump making rattling noise. Pump replaced, drive belt replaced, system fluid changed and system vacuumed down. 
May 2022

117000 mi

US $2600
Replaced traction battery in vehicle after it failed. 
Jun 2022

117000 mi

US $300
Catalytic converter stolen, replaced. Covered by comprehensive insurance. $300 deductible. Repair cost $1800 without insurance. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2006 - Oct 2015
Oct 2008

49000 mi

US $220
Replace height sensor. Replaced myself, got part from Parts.com 
Oct 2012

91200 mi

US $260
Stopped for gas and car did not respond when trying to start it. After a while a bunch of error lights came on and the computer started so did the car. The clock reset the time. Replace 12V battery. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Aug 2006 - Feb 2012
Oct 2011

178200 mi

US $130
Replaced noisy wheel bearing 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Feb 2007 - Jun 2017
Dec 2012

193000 mi

US $102
Paid 102.00 for non-Toyota battery and installed with modification to battery bracket. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2007 - Jun 2014
Dec 2010

37000 mi
Electric coolant pump replaced at Toyota's option due apparently to pre-empt premature failure. 
Dec 2012

45000 mi
Dealership introduced H2O into the ignition coil areas of 2 spark plugs during routine service. Severe misfiring occurred on engine warm-up. Dealer clean up and dried affected area at no charge (imagine that). Problem fixed. 
Jan 2014

42300 mi

US $500
The manual gear shifter return mechanism/spring failed leaving shift knob in random positions instead of "home' position. This can cause confusion - also prevents placing car in "park" 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2007 - Jun 2017
Oct 2010

60000 mi
water pump leak, caught by mechanic during routine service for oil change, etc. Water pump replaced under warranty (2 weeks before end of 5 year warranty). 
Aug 2013

89000 mi

US $50
Headlights require changing every few months, They have been replaced 3 times in the last year! Everything else is fine though, so a minor annoyance. 
Jul 2014

100000 mi

US $800
Right front wheel bearing making noise, it was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2006 - Jul 2018
Oct 2008

75000 mi

US $400
Headlight leveling sensor. 
Mar 2013

170000 mi

US $240
Rusted exhaust pipe replaced 
Nov 2016

211000 mi

US $200
Battery dead (possibly after leaving dome light on) and wouldn't take a charge, self replaced, took to dealer to check for other potential battery drains that would have caused it 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2006 - Jul 2018
Feb 2009

41540 mi

C $706
Replace water pump (I think it was leaking). done under warranty !! 
May 2018

111600 mi

C $1005
Replace front struts 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2020
Dec 2011

114000 mi

US $90
Right HID headlight bulb failed while away from home in Phoenix AZ. The dealer I called quoted me $300+ for the repair and $162+ for the bulb only. I got the bulb from an auto parts store for $90 and put in myself. Not easy but do-able. 
May 2012

118100 mi

US $500
Heard a rumbling in the front end and was diagnosed with "play" in front left wheel assembly, repair was made - noise is gone. 
Dec 2012

123000 mi

US $450
replaced 2nd front end module containing a noisy wheel bearing. 
Nov 2013

126000 mi

US $220
12 volt battery was replaced Water pump and V belt replaced 
Nov 2015

134000 mi

US $200
The check engine light came on and local Toyota dealer quoted $450 to $500. I ordered the coolant valve position sensor online for $80 and neighbor/friend installed for $100.00--all better now! 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2008 - Feb 2012
Mar 2010

83000 mi
Went in for routine oil change. When backing out of the garage, the next day, noticed oil spill all over floor. Took car back to dealer, and they had overtightened the oil pan gasket and cracked it, so they had to replace it. No more oil leak! 
Toyota Prius in Manitoba, Canada
Aug 2010 - Dec 2013
Nov 2013

102920 mi

C $650
Hum from right side of car developed at speeds of 50km/h and faster. Wheel bearing replaced and 4 wheel alignment. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Nov 2010 - Sep 2015
Sep 2012

61000 mi

US $120
Coolant control valve failed. Part of Emissions system. Required replacement to pass State Inspection. Code P1121. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

61000 mi
Warning lite on for airbag - front seat circuit. Dealer reset but claimed problem still existing w/airbag not functioning. Claimed only solution was to replace passenger side front seat assembly @ $2400 cost. Declined repair. 2nd dealer to inspect car for airbag/seat open circuit. Dealer couldn't identify any problem, verified that airbag was operable suggested open circuit may have been loose harness connection under seat. Dealer reported leak @ water pump while trouble shooting an open circuit in air bag system. Decided to have local Goodyear dealer install. Do not trust, repeat - do not trust Toyota dealer where we purchased our Prius. 
Toyota Prius in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2010 - May 2019
Apr 2011

79000 mi

US $430
Water pump for gas engine was leaking. 
May 2014

125000 mi

US $332
The front sway bar links were getting loose. The front stabilizer bar control was removed and replaced. 
Nov 2015

146000 mi

US $400
The coolant valve was stuck and had to be replaced. 
Aug 2016

157000 mi

US $100
Drive belt was cracked so it was replaced. 
Feb 2018

175000 mi

US $1600
Hybrid battery finally died. A private company came to my house and replaced it in under an hour. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

78000 mi
inverter water pump failed. 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Aug 2007 - Dec 2011
Jun 2007

31862 mi

US $2516
Exhaust mangled by road hazard. Replaced exhaust pipe assy FP# 17410-21500 plus 2 gaskets. Replaced all 4 tires Oil change/filter/fluids 
Feb 2008

42293 mi

US $87
Extreme static/noise in AM radio - varies with vehicle speed. Checked antenna assy connections (lowered headliner); removed radio assy chk connex; cleaned terminals at antenna. SOme improvement but not like when car was new. Also oil change 
Apr 2008

43402 mi

US $50
2nd complaint - AM Radio reception poor / heavy static varies with engine or vehicle speed. Dealer replace radio unit; checked all other connex. Some improvement - not back to "like new". Covered under extend warranty 
Oct 2008

52531 mi

US $50
3rd complaint re. excessive static & noise in AM radio causing poor reception. Dealer replaced antenna assy w/amplifier. Checked radio connex. Significant improvement but not back to "like new". Covered under extend warr, 
Nov 2008

53824 mi
4th complaint - AM radio weak reception, much static when engine on or vehicle in motion. Dealer checked same connex as in Feb.08. Could not find any obvious probs. to fix. No improvement realized. 
Dec 2008

54074 mi
5th complaint. AM radio reception weak; noise/static excessive; cannot hear stations that play fine on 2002 PT Cruiser in same location. Removed radio, checked ant & ground connex; tightened & cleaned all connex. Minimal improvement. 
Mar 2010

70878 mi

US $276
Replaced 12V aux. battery (failed - caused erratic Start/unable to power off). 
Sep 2010

77392 mi

US $50
Hybrid inverter cooling pump replaced Hybrid inverter cooling pump failed. Dealer replaced (waited 1 week due to backorder) under Extn. Warr. Also request coolant storage pump replace (TSB-0087-08) due to loud squealing after shutoff. Dealer could not replicate/no repair 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Sep 2010 - Jan 2011
Oct 2010

73000 mi

US $307
Check Engine light went on. Oxygen sensor was replaced. Check Engine light went off. 
Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2011 - Sep 2012
Apr 2011

50000 mi

US $400
Valve in hybrid cooling system triggered P1121 CEL. Replaced by dealer at same time hybrid cooling pump recall service done for additional charge. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Dec 2010 - Oct 2017
Jan 2016

118000 mi

US $75
2 LEDs in tail amp assembly stopped lighting when brake was applied. These LEDs are in the upper sealed part of the assembly and are not replaceable. I bought a new aftermarket assembly online and replaced the unit in less than an hour. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

53000 mi
ABS actuator failed. Cost of repair was $2990, covered by extended warranty purchased at time of car purchase. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2018
Jan 2011

78000 mi
Electric Hybrid Water Pump p/n 04000-32528 replaced under a Toyota Limited Service Campaign. No symptoms noticed, no cost. Mysterious rattle/clunk in front end when going slowly over washboard road or RR track. Shop proposed an engine mount TSB that is a) not important, and b) $400, so I'm ignoring it for now. Also, I don't think it's an engine mount problem. 
Jul 2012

96000 mi

US $704
Clunking in front end when driving over sharp bumps at low speed. Replaced both front struts, which necessitated a 4-wheel alignment. 
Oct 2012

99000 mi

US $2076
Rack & pinion, Half-shaft & Yoke assy, 4-wheel alignment Replace rear struts 
Jan 2013

123700 mi

US $447
Replaced inverter water pump. Also recall C0T - Steering shaft. 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2011 - Mar 2016
Mar 2014

139000 mi

US $400
Small battery died so I had to have the car jump started. First time in 10 years/ever - not bad for a small battery to last 10 years. 
Aug 2015

158000 mi

US $3000
All 4 struts blown Mass airflow sensor needed to be cleaned or replaced 
Sep 2015

160000 mi
Exhaust needed replacement Struts still need replacement 
Mar 2016

163000 mi
Struts never replaced. Also sway bar rattle. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Feb 2010 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011

125000 mi

US $32
Wheel stud broke off inside lug nut while changing flat tire, wheel had been removed and replaced numerous times with impact wrench during Brake Check's 5 attempts at getting the rear brake shoe replacement correct. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Dec 2010

61000 mi

US $1000
Replaced bad Headlight.  Replaced Engine Seal. HV Water Pump Recall. Replaced Leaking Water Pump and cracked Belt. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Jul 2009 - Sep 2016
Aug 2014

163000 mi

US $38
One of the 28 cells in the hybrid HV battery went bad I bought a new one for $37.50 on Ebay and did the repairs myself. Fairly easy fix. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2009 - Aug 2011
Jul 2009

85000 mi

US $639
The inverter water pump was replaced. I have listed this under "electrical repair" because I understand that this pump cools the AC to DC mechanism. 
Jun 2011

120000 mi

US $130
The triangular warning light was coming on intermittrntly. At the last lube and oil, it needed oil, for the first time ever. The PCV valve was replaced, no additional oil was needed at the most recent l&o and the light has not come on since 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Jun 2010 - Apr 2015
Dec 2013

217000 mi

US $1800
Catalytic converter 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2008 - Dec 2015
Dec 2014

186000 mi

US $35
Burning some oil...had the engine cleaned 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Mar 2008 - Sep 2010
May 2008

49000 mi

US $43
Tail light replacement. 
May 2009

64000 mi

US $447
Headlight level sensor corroded and needed replacement. 
Dec 2009

74000 mi

US $640
Flashing computer screen for navigation and audio. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2022
Mar 2011

98000 mi

US $250
Dealer replaced one of the two water pumps on a recall and said the other was leaking, and not covered, so we took it to our regular mechanic and he replaced the second pump. 
Nov 2015

159000 mi

US $210
The speedometer, etc... display was increasingly intermittent and was affecting the vehicles operation. A rebuilt unit was purchased and installed. 
Jul 2016

162500 mi

US $200
Got engine error light. Mechanic read codes C2318 / C2315. Only thing in common was wiring, only wiring in common was Parking button. Replaced button, no errors so far. Prior codes were leftovers. Actual codes indicated inverter overheat. Electric side water pump failed. Replaced, ok now. 
Oct 2016

165000 mi

US $120
Driver side rear brake light dim. Not a bulb, must replace /entire/ assy. Ordered replacement online, arrived, and while installing noticed driver side brake light out! Ordered that, rush shipping, and installed. Stupid design. 
Nov 2017

173000 mi

US $60
Parking brake indicator switch broke. It showed the brake as being set even when it was released. Replacement required disassembly of part of the dash, and removal of the parking brake pedal mount. 
Feb 2018

175860 mi

US $1600
Main battery failed. Not the little 12 volt starter, the big high voltage hybrid battery. Replaced with used / reconditioned battery with a 18 month full warranty and 5 year prorated. Could have gotten a 1 year warranty battery for about $800, or a new battery from the dealer for $2400, but the dealer would not offer ANY warranty! 
Mar 2021

198000 mi

US $325
Main (hybrid) battery failed again. Replaced under warranty at cost of labor only. 
Jul 2021

199000 mi
Cooling valve failed. Replaced by part from China via Amazon. Failed again a few months later. Cooling system valve failed AGAIN. Purchased / replace with dealer part. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2009 - Nov 2014
Dec 2009

87000 mi
When tires were replaced on 8/21/09, an alignment was performed during which the technician noted excessive toe-in on the right rear wheel that would have to be shimmed to be corrected. No uneven wear at this point, so no shimming will be done yet. 
Nov 2014

160000 mi
Intermittent driver's headlamp failure. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2010 - Feb 2015
Apr 2013

126700 mi
Paint on glove bax latch has lifted and peeled off. Checked this out and it is a known problem. Toyota doing nothing. Did not spend the $200 to get it fixed with same vulnerable materials. 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Jun 2018
Apr 2010

127720 mi

C $450
Noisy left front hub bearing. Replaced by Midas Muffler using dealer parts. Dealer price for parts was substantially lower than wholesale price available at other sources. Overall experience with local dealership contacts has been very positive. 
May 2011

171120 mi

C $350
Noisy bearing in right front hub assembly. Replaced assembly. Dealer cost for part was half of what was being charged at aftermarket suppliers. 
Aug 2012

215760 mi

C $220
Right Front wheel bearing becoming slightly noisy, so replaced as a precaution. 
Mar 2013

237460 mi

C $200
Coolant Diverter Valve replaced. 
Feb 2014

267620 mi
Multi Purpose Display replaced under unpublished extended warranty because of intermittent failure. Warranty covers cars up to 9 years from purchase date, upon customer complaint Engine Water pump replaced 
Oct 2014

285100 mi

C $140
Began losing coolant. one dealer diagnosed as faulty replacement ICE water pump and replaced at no charge (They had already replaced pump 8 months earlier. Coolant loss continued so I took it to another dealer who diagnosed faulty rad cap. Second dealer diagnosed and replaced faulty rad cap. Cost $130, No problem since. 
Nov 2014

296360 mi

C $5430
Continued coolant loss eventually diagnosed as cracked engine block. Replaced the gasoline engine. 
Jun 2015

310000 mi
Odometer stopped registering miles at 299,999 miles. This speedometer was replaced by dealer 18 months ago for other glitches Toyota is aware of this common problem but refuses any remedy. They consider it a "maintenance" item. 
Dec 2015

322400 mi

C $150
Heater produces less and less heat. Dealer replaced thermostat and checked all systems. No fault found. They are now asking Toyota for advice on next step. Unfortunately Toyota National is closed between Christmas and New Years. 
Feb 2016

325600 mi

C $690
6 weeks after my original complaint Toyota sent the dealer a list of items to check. I got the car back with no improvement to the heater, and the cooling system was full of air. The labor cost was $690. I can't afford help like that. 
Sep 2016

336040 mi

C $68
Dealer was unable to resolve no heat problem despite over $800 in costs. I reverse-flushed the heater core numerous times and finally a quantity of what looked like flakes of black paint came out. It now appears to be heating normally 
Jan 2017

327700 mi

C $385
Replaced front driver side wheel bearing 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2015
Dec 2010

78000 mi

US $34
warranty recall on battery issue 
Mar 2015

139000 mi

US $80
hybrid main battery failure 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Aug 2009 - Jan 2021
Sep 2009

70000 mi

US $250
Driver's side transaxle seal replaced. Transaxle fluid replaced also as preventive maintenance. 
Nov 2013

112000 mi

US $350
Replaced leaking water pump and replaced engine coolant 
Aug 2015

131700 mi

US $2000
Temporarily lost brake "boost" and ABS function. Gen2 (2004-2009) cars have an ABS controller w/ brake failure logic that is too unforgiving as the components age. ABS is not re-programmable. ABS controller $1500 parts, $400 labor. Air bags warning light came on intermittently. Wiggled 2 connectors under seat to turn it off. Factory bulletin said new seat harness, $1300 labor. Bought 2 under seat connectors & 6" of wire each side. Dealer spliced in. $!35.00 

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2005 Toyota Prius 4-door

4-cylinder hybrid automatic 2WD

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2012 - Nov 2015
Aug 2014

186800 mi
The auxiliary battery died. Replaced the battery. 

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2005 Toyota Prius 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota Prius in Kansas, United States
May 2011 - Jul 2018
Jul 2015

192500 mi

US $2600
Replaced the hybrid traction battery ourselves. 
Jan 2018

247000 mi

US $45
The water pump was making lots of noise when it was spinning; possibly a bad bearing. Replaced the water pump. 
Jun 2018

258000 mi

US $10
Recharged the AC due to only warm air blowing out. Got cold aid after the AC recharge but only for 2 weeks so do not consider the repair successful. 
Jul 2018

258000 mi

US $140
We had recharged the AC two or three weeks prior to the visit to the shop so we asked the shop to look for a leak in the AC system. They did not find one and think that the leak is in the evaporator under the dash. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012

150000 mi

US $350
water pump valve needed to be replaced 

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