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Chart based on 6 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
32000 mi
Drivers side axle seal went bad. Warranty covered in full. Dealer claims that seal was improperly installed by manufacturer.
23000 mi
Left axle seal replaced under warranty
98000 mi
US $965
Dealer did these repairs prior to my purchase of the vehicle (copies of receipts in hand). Fluid Leak in Trans Area - left front axle seal replaced.
Alignment performed.
142000 mi
US $1300
Transaxle failed and was replaced with salvage transaxle.
49000 mi
US $1014
Transmission fluid leaking from corroded parking cover. Ten hours labor to get to, diagnose and fix leak.
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