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2008 Toyota Prius repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (7%)
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Chart based on 320 repairs.
2008 Toyota Prius suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (28%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 97200 mi US $500 |
replaced both rear shock absorbers, leaking |
| 150000 mi US $400 |
Replaced passenger side wheel bearing (necessitated entire hub assembly) |
| 8300 mi US $220 |
fix problem with suspension post transmission rebuild |
| 140000 mi US $600 |
rear end hit at 100k caused rear bushings and shocks to go bad Toyota refused responsibility even though I took it to them twice so I had a local shop do it at 1000 $ cheaper |
| 123380 mi C $820 |
Faulty Wheel Bearing. Was Seized on CV shaft both had to be replaced |
| 150040 mi C $900 |
Struts were worn out. |
| 158300 mi US $120 |
Tie-rod end on both side of the front axle. They were worn out due to occasional excessive load. |
| 94700 mi US $40 |
Steering completely locked. Recall repair had been completed prior to this incident. Shop cleaned contact points. |
| 99500 mi US $200 |
drivers side front strut failed, lost all it's fluid. I installed two new front struts. |
| 202000 mi US $460 |
passenger side front wheel bearing |
| 132000 mi US $350 |
Replaced all four struts, and front sway bar end-links. |
| 144000 mi US $75 |
Sway bar end links replaced. |
| 83700 mi C $1400 |
replaced two front wheel bearings, brakes, brake hub |
| 121500 mi US $230 |
Both front strut mounts were rattling badly, one rear strut was leaking. Purchased a set of four quick struts off eBay as a package. Replaced all four corners and got a quickie alignment at a local shop. |
| 220000 mi US $85 |
Replace right front wheel bearing |
| 155000 mi US $353 |
Alignment issues. Car re-aligned and new tires purchased |
| 97000 mi | The car was in for routine maintenance, during which I was told that one front strut was leaking -- not so seriously that it needed immediate attention, but I would need new struts eventually. Their estimate for doing this was over $800. Given that the car is 10 years old, I'm thinking it's time to replace it. I'm not inclined to spend over $800 on struts. |
| 131000 mi US $600 |
I changed front wheel bearings and changed one ball joint. |
| 142000 mi US $790 |
Front wheel bearings extremely noisy |
| 88100 mi US $200 |
Front left wheel bearing noisy. Replaced bearing and hub. |
| 94100 mi US $200 |
Wheel bearing that was replaced a year earlier failed again and had to be replaced. Suspect faulty replacement bearing. |
| 100440 mi C $570 |
Front right wheel bearing |
| 55360 mi C $126 |
Left front wheel bearing replaced under warranty. Dealer required a wheel alignment which was NOT covered under warranty. |
| 87420 mi C $400 |
Front bearing assembly replaced. |
| 103540 mi C $1000 |
Front lower control arms replaced. "Play" was too high to pass safety inspection. Wheel alignment. |
| 21700 mi | Accidentally the bearings on the front right wheel were not correct and the shop replaced them the second day and provided a replacement car during the time without any costs. A big thumbs up for the courtesy of this dealer. |
| 68000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced front wheel bearings and aligned wheels |
| 44000 mi US $54 |
Leveling Sensor Linkage worn causing squeaking in back of car. |
| 62000 mi | One Leaking rear strut. Will repair later. Update: it appeared to stop and never became an issue of suspension. |
| 61000 mi US $250 |
Noticed I had to turn radio louder with windows down with beginning of warmer weather. Thought tire problem. At regular service interval dealer found and replaced defective both front wheel bearings. Charged for alignment. |
| 106200 mi US $600 |
Not normal, rather loud noise coming from front of car when rolling. Took car to dealer service and found driver side front wheel bearing failing. Dealer also recommended wheel alignment after bearing replacement . |
| 119600 mi US $1033 |
Replace front strut assemblies, sway bar links and alignment. Trip included an oil change. I told them no rush to have the car returned. Sweeney's Auto Repair shop had the car 2 weeks. |
| 80000 mi | There was a rattle when front tires went over a bump. Only noticeable at speed below 15 mph. Front Sway Bar links were worn out. |
| 165300 mi US $709 |
The car was making a lot of noise while driving. The shop replaced the hub bearing |
| 225000 mi US $560 |
The car was pulling to the left despite having been aligned. The car was making a very loud groan as I drove and having previously replaced the right bearing I assumed the left also needed changed. After changing the left bearing, the mechanic test drove the car and heard same noise I'd been hearing. The right bearing was also bad and the front axle had been cross-threaded and needed replaced. |
| 95700 mi US $110 |
Front left wheel bearing replaced |
| 120000 mi US $200 |
Replaced all 4 shocks, when removed none really were very bad, car needed aligned really bad so I wanted to do shocks first. Also alignment required shims on rear and camber bolts up front, it drives like new now. Alignment cost 300. |
| 183200 mi US $623 |
Front wheel bearings |
| 69576 mi US $50 |
Replaced RF wheel bearing Replaced RF wheel bearing |
| 115500 mi US $489 |
LF wheel bearing squealing, replaced bearing |
| 106000 mi US $1000 |
Replace front sway-bar links. |
| 158000 mi US $400 |
Replace steering rack |
| 163000 mi US $170 |
Replace tie rod ends |
| 36000 mi | Control arm makes noise when turning under braking. The parts were replaced |
| 99000 mi | Left rear shock replaced under Toyota platimum warranty. Costs was zero but would have been $315 if no warranty. |
| 92000 mi US $950 |
replacement of front struts left and right |
| 115000 mi US $12000 |
front wheel bearings replaced because there was a slight whirring noise |
| 70000 mi US $600 |
Passenger front wheel bearing |
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