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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.
2011 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
120000 mi
US $2200
A known problem for this generation of Prius failed: the brake booster and accumulator system. Unfortunately this happened less than a year after it would have been eligible for a free repair from the dealer!
30000 mi
Brake failure two times. Petal went to the stop with no brake. One resulted in repair of $4100. The second was witnessed by two other people. Both occurred at very low speed. Toyota's was the disgusting. Blamed it on driver error.
5000 mi
Rattling sound driving over bumps and potholes.
10800 mi
T-SB-0136-11 Installed rubber bushing.
26400 mi
While braking and hitting a bump or pothole vehicle serges forward
12500 mi
TSB for clicking sound over Botts Dots and tar strips. Fix was to lubricate caliper pins and install a washer. Problem was cosmetic, did not affect function or safety of vehicle.
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frequently 2011 Toyota Prius problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.