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%)

Chart based on 60 repairs.
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2012 Toyota Prius v other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 8 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

58000 mi

US $170
Replaced driver's side front fender liner. 
64000 mi

US $400
Windshield replaced by Safelite remote repair technician 
70200 mi

US $500
Changed out aftermarket (reconditioned) wheel for a new factory wheel. 
47000 mi

US $425
Rats entered the INTERIOR of my car through the cabin air vent. This is a major flaw in the design of the car. More needs to be done on the design end to limit their ability to enter 
55000 mi

US $25
Engine bottom cover loose. Probably someone took it off incorrectly. All I know is it was dragging. 
10000 mi passenger visor slide did not keep light on. Needed new visor installed. 
33000 mi Rubber seal on rear hatch came loose and required glue to reattach to door frame. Rear hatch would not reliably close without the fix. Right Windsheild wiper failed to work while driving. A nut keeping the wiper connected to the motor had come loose and was replaced. 
7000 mi Front passenger seat belt receiver would not hold seat belt securely. Part was ordered but it was the wrong part so car had to be returned the following week. 

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