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2011 Toyota Prius repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (26%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 121 repairs.
2011 Toyota Prius electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Toyota Prius
Engine not specified
| 3000 mi | Blu-Logic problem with reception clarity. Adjustments were made to the microphone. I was told if this did not work contact Toyota. It did not work. I am now waiting to hear back from Toyota. |
| 6000 mi | Cont.on unsuccessful repair in December 2011. Met with Toyota service rep. Afterward Toyota said the Blu-Logic is within specs, and works as designed. El Cajon Toyota made a Blu-Logic manufactures recommended repair. Repair did not work. |
| 8000 mi | The Blu-Logic problem is over. Not from Toyota, but my dealer El Cajon Toyota, refunding 75% of price. Even though El Cajon Service, the Blu-Logic Tech, and all the people I called said the calls sounded terrible. Toyota insisted No problem |
2011 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 181000 mi US $16 |
Replaced driver side low beam headlight. |
| 187000 mi US $200 |
Replaced 12V battery. |
| 90000 mi US $110 |
headlight burned out I replaced both at same time |
| 170000 mi US $300 |
Windshield wiper switch - wipers wouldn't go into high speed. |
| 67000 mi US $130 |
Changed the car battery. Didn't drive the car for 3 weeks and the battery died. |
| 120000 mi | Dealer replaced broken tire pressure sensor. |
| 78000 mi | TPMS fault |
| 125000 mi US $2500 |
Compressor failure. Had to be replaced |
| 62000 mi US $220 |
Replaced battery |
| 71000 mi US $32 |
Both low beam headlamps burned out at the same time. |
| 103000 mi US $200 |
Needed new 12V battery two low beam headlight bulbs |
| 48000 mi US $180 |
Air conditioning wasn't blowing adequately cooled air, Problem since new, I should have reported within the warranty period. |
| 93000 mi US $5 |
Front running light bulb in left headlight |
| 13000 mi | radio lcd display was faulty, replaced under warranty |
| 55300 mi | Low tire pressure warning light remains on even when tires are properly inflated. |
| 79000 mi | Replaced CD player |
| 21000 mi | Rear wiper malfunctioned and was not operating properly. |
| 4000 mi | Nav system would not accept addresses or phone numbers |
| 36800 mi US $43 |
Replace burned out headlamp bulbs. At 65,000 miles, I have one original bulb existing on the exterior of my Prius. Toyota likes to use these subminature 5W bulbs everywhere that have shorter life than full-sized bulbs in other cars. |
| 56000 mi US $70 |
Replace burned out headlamp bulbs |
| 62000 mi US $60 |
Replace blown out headlamps again. This vehicle obviously has a poorly regulated power supply where its electrical system suffers voltage spikes on start-up that result in infant mortality for bulbs. Note that I always drive with my headlights on. |
| 73000 mi US $45 |
Replace burned out headlamps again. Dealer found a TSB for the headlight wiring harness after I complained, was supposed to order a part, but I haven't heard back from them. |
| 90800 mi US $38 |
Replace burned out headlamp bulbs - yet again. And I got halogens this time to avoid the frequent HID bulb replacements of my 2006 Prius. Toyota won't pay to upgrade the undersized wiring harness once the car is out of warranty. |
| 100000 mi | Replace burned out headlamp bulbs - set #7. Toyota TSB outlines 3 hour repair to upgrade gauge of wires in headlamp wiring harness. |
| 34000 mi US $125 |
we felt the a/c system wasn't cooling properly they felt differently so waranty didn't cover I had to pay $125.00 not a happy camper! |
| 89000 mi US $135 |
Toyota paid cost to replace head lamps and harnesses under a warranty recall |
| 83500 mi US $2404 |
AC compressor failed and replace. |
| 114000 mi | Wiring harness recall received December, 2017. Right front headlamp went out in February, 2018. Dealership replaced headlamp in February, 2018, and they ordered wiring harness then. June, 2018, was notified by dealership that parts were in. On 6/27/18 dealership replaced wiring harness (they say) with "Headlamp Repair Kit." 2011 Prius IV in shop for the better part of the day with the replacement and other routine maintenance issues. |
| 27000 mi | The AC is not cold enough especially when long period of time exposed under the sun on a hot day. |
| 42700 mi | Auxillary battery died |
| 56000 mi US $20 |
I should have checked it before the state inspection but I didn't. Dealer said I had a front left blinker bulb out. |
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