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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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2008 Toyota Prius transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (60%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 5 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

223200 mi

C $350
Proactively changed both driveshafts as boot on drivers side had split over the winter. 
8100 mi

US $800
pull out and rebuild transmission that dealer broke on last visit 
20000 mi

US $890
Replace rebuilt transmission with New transmission like they should have in the first place 
70000 mi

US $600
Cracked CVT Boot 
93000 mi

US $350
Gearshift was stuck in neutral, had to be held in D to go forward. Shifter replaced under a TSB, apparently this is a common enough problem. 

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2008 Toyota Prius Transmission Problems

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