2012 Toyota Prius v Toyota Prius v 2012

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2012 Toyota Prius v repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (18%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (15%)

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2012 Toyota Prius v electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Toyota Prius v 4dr Wagon

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

70000 mi

US $300
Needed a new backup battery (Not the one that powers the hybrid stuff -- just the smaller cheaper battery) 
108000 mi Radio was receiving terrible signal. Dealer discovered that the antenna was damaged. They fixed it under warranty. 
94860 mi dead battery 
96000 mi

US $200
10 year old battery died 
20000 mi XM Radio receiver completely stopped working one day when I was driving. Also when phone was hooked up to Bluetooth and someone called me it would not mute the radio rendering the hands free completely useless. Dealer tried resetting as well as updating. They ended up having to replace entire radio. I had to take multiple trips up to the dealer. Had to go up there at least 3 times. 
32860 mi 12v battery was weak... installed new battery 
120000 mi XM Antenna Base / Amp 
120000 mi

US $200
Replace Antenna Base and Wiring with new part; repaired XM radio reception problem that Dealer refused while under warranty 
64000 mi

US $200
replace 12v battery 
27140 mi The radio was reporting an internal error with codes B15C1 and B157E. Dealer replaced the radio and everything is working again. 
34720 mi After an upgrade to my smartphone OS the infotainment system would fast-forward content playing over Bluetooth. Dealer told me that there was no system update available, which was wrong. I found the update online and fixed it myself. 
16000 mi

US $400
My air injection was clogged, maybe? I needed to have the air filter replaced and vacuumed the whole ventilation system. I park on a NYC street - there was evidence of rats, but could not offer protection/solution. 
6000 mi The key fob that enables keyless starting went through 3 batteries in as many months (expected life is 2 years per battery). 
56500 mi

US $315
Had to have the radio replaced. All applications failed (nav, internet, audio source selection). First dealer tried to reload firmware but USB port had also failed making re-flash impossible. 

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2012 Toyota Prius v Electrical Problems

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