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2006 Toyota Prius repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 310 repairs.
2006 Toyota Prius suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 166000 mi US $400 |
struts need to be replaced for first time |
| 238700 mi US $80 |
Replaced both inner tie rod ends and performed alignment. |
| 260000 mi US $150 |
Steering rack worn out, causing shaking and shuddering at 75 mph. Replaced steering rack and pinion, and had it aligned. |
| 358000 mi US $30 |
Replaced driver side inner tie rod end and boot. |
| 122000 mi US $1000 |
Front Passenger wheel bearing was bad. |
| 125500 mi US $325 |
broken left rear spring |
| 141000 mi US $450 |
left front wheel bearing |
| 180000 mi US $480 |
Right front wheel bearing; diagnosed a while ago, but problem has gotten worse |
| 88000 mi US $448 |
Rear spring rusted out and mechanic saw enough rust on the other one to recommend replacing both. He said it was very odd for a Prius to have this issue. |
| 153711 mi US $1139 |
Replace front struts, insulator boots, and align |
| 172360 mi C $220 |
Both front wheel bearing went within a few days apart. I purchase the parts and had them replaced |
| 267000 mi US $120 |
Took to mechanic to find and repair front left front rattle that could be felt in steering wheel. They reported a potential problem with steering splines, requiring replacement, and recommended replacing tie rod ends, at a total cost of $1773. As it turned out, their inspection included tightening something that fixed the rattle. |
| 58000 mi US $450 |
Front driver side wheel bearing replaced. |
| 91200 mi US $200 |
Noise from front end. Especially loud at 25 - 27 mph. Replaced wheel bearing. |
| 178000 mi US $745 |
Front shocks, $745. |
| 196000 mi US $800 |
Replace worn front strut shocks |
| 224200 mi US $1400 |
Replace front and rear shocks Replace upper strut supports Replace spring insulators Replace spring bellows |
| 109000 mi US $1500 |
Front Wheels noisy, wheel bearings replaced |
| 77500 mi US $1100 |
replaced both front wheel bearings |
| 108000 mi US $250 |
Old age; I had the wheel bearing fixed. |
| 112000 mi US $3600 |
Replace Rear Springs |
| 180000 mi US $385 |
Replacement of left front wheel bearing |
| 46300 mi | Problem presented as a rumbling/vibration sound that got loud at around 45MPH. right front wheel bearing was bad. Replaced under powertrain warranty. |
| 113200 mi US $1350 |
Clunking sound on bumps |
| 135000 mi US $900 |
Both front wheel bearings failed |
| 22000 mi | Have had intermittent cracking noise in steering column or rack and pinion. Dealer has looked for the cause of the problem on two occasions but could not pinpoint the problem. Otherwise trouble free. |
| 32000 mi | Recurring cracking problem in steering mechanism (steering column or rack and pinion). Took my Prius in to the service department again to diagnose a cracking noise and sensation that can be felt in the steering wheel. It is an intermittent problem and as with the two other times I have taken the car in it didn't make a sound for the techni |
| 32000 mi | I located the cause of the cracking noise in my steering column by myself. The plastic in the dash must be rubbing on the column. Adjusting the wheel up and down eliminates the problem. |
| 69500 mi | Right passenger wheel bearing was making a sound. Needed to be replaced. some nut was damaged and needed to be replaced as well. They needed a few days because extended warranty people had to randomly inspect. Would have been $1K. |
| 90700 mi | Bad wheel bearing |
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