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Chart based on 145 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
95-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
5500 mi
US $60
Exterior mirror cover (both upper and lower plastic plates) fell off. There was little/no damage, they just have horrible clips. Be sure to put a dab of silicone or other removable adhesive on yours. The top cover was $60 and the bottom ones (there may be 2, but Toyota's diagrams are confusing) looked similar in price. The top is needed so water does not enter some wiring harnesses in the mirror. Overall, this was a bummer and a hassle.
1000 mi
rattle due to poor fixation of navigation antennae from GPS
Rattle in dash finally fixed after multiple attempts. There is no recall on it, or service bulliten, but there is an issue with some 2016 Prius with the rattle. While in for the problem I googled it and shared the results with the technician. He removed the part to see if the rattle went away, which it did, and ordered a vent part. Once a new one was installed the problem was solved.
Rattles & squeaks from doors, dash, center console, and glove box. Poor allowance for plastic part contraction during temperatures below 55°. Ameliorated by padding at points of noise.
Replaced special fastener in center brake light lens. (Missing?)
Replaced passenger side map light lens cover (tabs that hold it in place were broken)
89000 mi
US $25
Replaced lens cover for map lights. The tab on the lens that "snaps" it in place was broken off. (It was in the glove box when I bought the car).
12000 mi
The passenger side sunvisor started to droop down and would bounce around while driving. The dealer reattached the sunvisor and now everything is OK. It seems the visor is only mounted to the headliner and not to a metal surface. The dealer was doing the free 5000 mile tire rotation service and while reinstalling the wheel covers, they cracked the wheel cover. They did not report this to me and I had to call them and speak to the service manager to get it replaced.
20300 mi
Passenger side mirror paint started to crack.
36500 mi
Armrest on driver door was falling into door. Replaced complete door trim.
8680 mi
driver's door rattling noise, spoiler rattling noise
21040 mi
Spoiler rattling noises-Partially fixed.
Center console cover noises-Awaiting parts.
34100 mi
Solved:
1. Rear boot rattles noises - fixed.
2. Fume smell when speeding. Fixed. Sealed the car to prevent fume from coming in, need 3 days. 3. Rear boot water leaking in from spoiler - fixed.
5000 mi
Noise coming from below the shift stick. The problem is located near a seam where the plastic meets. When this area is pressed the noise stops. Still makes noise after 2 visits. Same as previous problem. Was corrected this time.
48000 mi
Instructions for flat-tire-jack use unclear; physical layout confusing. Ended up using jack on lower rear body panel rather than lift-point.
Result: $145 damage to the panel and rock-chip catcher in wheel well
70500 mi
US $90
Rubber seal of both left outer window trim strips disintegrated, turning into sticky, gummy messes. I replaced both with new OE ones. I HOPE they're made of improved material capable of withstanding sunshine! These are NOT purely cosmetic, as they're supposed to keep rain and trash out of the door.
93700 mi
US $2
Tie up sagging right end of rear bumper cover. The problem is that the corner of the rear bumper cover is not securely attached where it wraps around the side of the car. On both sides, I patched it by drilling a hole in the bottom edge of the cover near the corner, putting an eyebolt with nut through the hole, and using kevlar string to tie the eyebolt up to the rear end of the horizontal plastic strip. (First I tried other types of cord, but they always stretched under the constant tension, allowing the bumper cover to sag again. Wire might function ok, but might rust or rattle.) I've read on Priuschat.com of other owners trying other methods, some involving glue, to keep their droopy bumper cover in place. My method works and is inexpensive, but is tedious to adjust.
96409 mi
Unclog water drain passage through right taillight, which caused leak into interior
109400 mi
US $90
Replace both deteriorated window strip seal strips on right side
117313 mi
US $1
Tie up sagging left end of rear bumper cover
70300 mi
US $40
Rear bumper sagging. I bought the brackets and replaced.
16500 mi
US $75
Mirror cover fell off. Bad service at the dealer. A bit chinsy mirror cover to fall off on highway I-85. Sadly did not find the cover.
21800 mi
Center console rattling Glove box damper fell off Underhood weatherstrip torn
24000 mi
Driver's door creaking noise. Underhood weatherstrip replaced
35300 mi
Loud creak noise when opening driver's front door. "A-pillar" reinforcement bracket for door check was reformed to eliminate creak Tailgate interior panel fell off - reattached Center console rattling - dealer advised to compare to another car? There's clearly a lot of "value engineering" that has taken place with the Gen III Prius; it's a symphony of interior rattling plastic that means I'll never ride alone. Dent in passenger's side rear quarter removed - (Dented by dealer)
120000 mi
US $766
Driver side front door panel replaced due to failed heat stake welds holding armrest
The small plastic tail in the back of the 2010 Prius was rattling. They readjusted.
25000 mi
Driver seat raising mechanism failed, they replaced it free under warranty
34000 mi
Replace armrest storage unit free under warranty - would not close properly
8000 mi
Inside rear view mirror was loose. Repair consisted of tightening a screw.
21000 mi
Lower hatch glass tick noise fixed with additional insulation placed between glass and hatch panel.
29000 mi
rattle in dashboard
44000 mi
The dealer had repainted the bumpers and had done s poor job.
58000 mi
The center console no longer locked which allowed the armrest over the console to move back and forth.
7000 mi
Rattle in the glove box. Dealer could not replicate.
12400 mi
The hatch door mis-aligned and caused constant rattle sounds. Realigned it by dealer.
39060 mi
Rattles came from passenger side back seat. The locking mechanic for seat folding is an issue. Dealer count not fixed the problem since after 10k km.
54560 mi
left back seat, hinge that hold seat in place loosen. replicated for a long time and this time finally fixed. but seatbelt come off and need revisit. poor dealer service.
74000 mi
Rattle/ticking noise from right fender area.
30380 mi
splash guard replacement premature wear
157000 mi
US $55
Bracket supporting the bumper on the side of the car broke causing the bumper to hang down and flop.
107000 mi
Hood latch wouldn't release. Dealer reported it came out of adjustment. Was adjusted and repaired. No charge.
25000 mi
US $10
3 plastic pins that hold plastic cover over oil pan needed replacement.
19700 mi
Front of the dash had a distinct rattle, amplified over course asphalt.
50200 mi
glove box rattle fixed by application of an adhesive foam strip to tension the hinges when closed
16000 mi
Cargo net was pulling interior trim panels inward. Toyota issued a TSB and kit repairing this. This was completed on the same trip as was the brake recall work.
22900 mi
Body side cladding coming off. Parking brake boot comes off. Dealer says "it was installed incorrectly" (no duh--I handed it to the tech). They claimed to "install it correctly" but it still comes off.
30000 mi
Rattles in hatch and dash/console. They noticed, but needed more time to diagnose and fix than we had at the time. They advised to schedule future appointment when they could have the car for a day.
63000 mi
Loose connection in front fixed without charge
31700 mi
Both front seat cushions were loose in the front, nearest floorboard. Seats were pulled out of car, and fixed.
21700 mi
rattle between 40 and 60kph when gas engine engaged. Could not replicate, but problem has not reoccurred since trip. Presumably something loose was corrected during maintenance at same time.
38440 mi
An air vent cover underneath the glove compartment keeps falling down. Repeated efforts at repair have failed.
9340 mi
Front dash rattles. Dealer did not entirely fix them, probably for not noticing all of the origins.
18600 mi
Dash rattles, 1h30min not charged
17000 mi
Broken lid on center console, which was replaced. Part ordered arrived on Monday morning, before I picked up the vehicle, so they replaced it before I arrived. Warranty issue. Center Console lid replaced.
5000 mi
Center armrest console cover: latch broke; would not lock in place. Not a huge deal, but a little disconcerting when it would slide back and forth.
23000 mi
engine splash guard had come loose and was hanging. Dealer resecured it.
10000 mi
US $130
Cargo net attachment hardware was being pulled by net. Clips attached with more firmly anchored replacement. problem resolved.
20380 mi
$4000
The left fender liner fell down during the highway trip. Totally damaged. Full replace including plugs and etc. if I can say, quite expensive OEM piece of plastic.
21000 mi
Moonroof rattle in "default" auto-open position at warm ambient temps. Dealer could not replicate during cooler conditions, but did lube rails in an attempt to remedy.
32400 mi
Exterior trim popped free. Cargo net hook replacement. At initial vehicle delivery, alternate repair was attempted. Original early accessory was inadequate (parts screwed through trim). TSB subsequently issued and revised parts were ordered and installed.
43000 mi
Exterior trim at right rear window popped free again. Installation of ordered trim. It seems that the hole in the door panel itself is enlarged, so it continues to pop loose.
52700 mi
Loose trim on right rear door. 3rd repair Rattle behind glove box at ~1500RPM. HVAC Blower motor and c-clip behind A-pillar replaced.
61600 mi
US $133
Squeak in right globebox/fender area Exterior window sweeps torn driver and passenger.
82000 mi
Rubber cover on emergency brake pedal falls off. Despite best attempts to reinstall, does not stay on. Dealer stated they're tricky, and attempted to reinstall as courtesy. Came off again 2 weeks later. Probably torn or needs adhesive.
82000 mi
Rubber cover on emergency brake pedal falls off.
68200 mi
C $30
Under body trim came loose
88540 mi
C $80
Rear spoiler loose.
7700 mi
Creak in driver seat lumbar - bladder. Dealer first said "normal" until I complained. Service Manager contacted me after I called Toyota Cust Care 800#. Dealer told me to bring it back in and they will definitely correct issue.
10000 mi
interior is full of rattles, plastic pieces all rub together and squeak and rattle everytime I drive the car
25000 mi
Seat upholstery on front passenger seat failed, the attachment of the lower seat cover broke and the warranty covered replacing the seat cover (leather).
31300 mi
Driver side lower seat cover would not stay attached to seat frame. Toyota agreed to replace seat cover.
Part ordered and then replaced.
32000 mi
The cover of the armrest compartment between the two front seats broke off, but I'm fine without it. It Was too low for my arm to rest anyway, so I'm not fixing it.
24000 mi
Creaks coming from rear passenger side pillar when vehicle slows down to make a turn on an uphill when engine is OFF and vehicle goes to electric mode at 1 mph. They only adjusted door stopper, failed to fix, wasted six hours.
74400 mi
Plastic plate/cover over the oil drain is now missing. Dealer is the only one who has touched this. They will not replace and say it is not a problem.
2500 mi
Plastic wrap under drivers seat kept popping off. Replaced clip that held it on.
82046 mi
Auto dimming mirror does not dim most of the time causing being blinded by cars behind you at night. Per dealer works fine. Yes, it dims when you point a flashlight at it, yet driving around at night it does not work.
17000 mi
Rattle in dash/glove compartment area. Update: only occurred in cold weather, which is rare in Florida, so never caught.
17000 mi
Under carraige cover needed to be replaced as Oil change door fell off.
12000 mi
The main problem was contamination inside the display that blocked the view of the mileage readout. The console also rattled.
10000 mi
Mirror wasn't fully attached
8000 mi
Replaced torn gasket around driver's door.
17500 mi
Rattling noise fom glove compartment area. Dealer said that they could not duplicate - drive me nuts.
22000 mi
Torn weatherstripping on inside of drivers door - attached to body. This is the second time this has occured in the same place.
26000 mi
Weathersripping replaced.
9000 mi
Rubber door seal was cracked. Dealer ordered part and I came back another time to have it installed.
16000 mi
The cover for the underneath of the passenger dash would not stay in place. Determined by dealer to be broken. New part ordered and replaced without problem or charge
20000 mi
Driver's door armrest separated from interior door trim. Dealer sent to automotive interior shop to be re-attached.
32000 mi
Driver's door interior trim replaced due to separation between arm rest insert and main door interior trim.
Edge of hood had rust under paint. Toyota paid 1/2 (up to $250.00) to have rust removed and repainted. Also had stone chips buffed out. I think Toyota should have paid full price (by my reading of warranty) but I'll take what I can get.
61000 mi
US $100
Front left headlight developed moisture inside the lens. Not from a crack or seal break in the headlight assembly.
80000 mi
US $13
Headlights fogged. Used Meguires Headlight Restoration Kit. Perfectly clear again.
98000 mi
US $30
Headlights got foggy, restored with Meguires Headlight Restoration Kit. (Also used 4 years ago).
52000 mi
US $30
The black rubber casing around the windsheld was coming off.
Driver door froze from cold weather when I tried to pull open frozen stuck shut door the door handle broke apart.One part of the door handle was metal that had rusted through when I pulled the door to open. causing the handle to break apart. I purchased used door handle assembly from Ebay for $50 and paid a independent body repair shop $50 to install.
58280 mi
C $10
Rainwater leaks into car through body cracks where rear qtr-panel reaches roof, just behind the hatch. A quick search shows this is not unusual. Dealer wanted 2 hours to just test. I traced the problem and put sealant on the cracks. Its a temporary fix.
113000 mi
US $410
Rear hatch garnish broke off the car and needed replacement.
91000 mi
US $120
Passenger door frame out of alignment, door gasket also torn causing wind noise.
99000 mi
US $226
Rear liftgate trim tabs broke leaving the piece dangling. Required replacement.
70000 mi
After washing the car, I noticed moisture in the rt headlight assy.
95000 mi
Not really cosmetic--one of the sleeves that holds the bolt needed to attach the license plate was missing, leaving the plate dangling. (It was like that when I bought it, but I didn't realize the problem till I went to put a bolt in it.) They replaced the sleeve and the bolt at no charge, so now my license plate is all set!
100000 mi
US $25
The original fabric on the center console cover had become detached; I tried removing the cover and re-gluing it, but that didn't work. So I bought an after-market cover from Amazon.com.
19000 mi
Passenger front seat developed a squeak, particularly in cold weather, the first winter we had the car. Car was in for accident repair anyway and we had the seat work done at that time.
28500 mi
5th attempt to fix A/C condensation HEAVY leaking onto flooring in front of front passenger seat; up to 12 oz water/hour of driving time. 5 days in shop waiting for parts. Replaced ENTIRE A/C system under warranty with new unit incl hoses & connections.
84000 mi
The rubber handle for the rear hatch melted off in the scorching Louisiana sun. Now attempting to open the hatch will result in a black, sticky, tar-like substance on your fingers.
96000 mi
The rubber handle for the rear hatch melted off.
33000 mi
The damper on the glove box broke, causing it to drop open suddenly instead of gliding open.
40000 mi
Exterior spoiler came loose. Dealer reattached. No cost
I had to take the car in because the automatic side mirror adjustment thingy fell into the arm rest on the Driver's side door. The dealer's mechanic popped the gizmo back in place. No charge.
119000 mi
US $150
Water was getting into the car, and there was a foul odor in the car. Water was somehow collecting in the tire well, and in the two side back compartments. Had to take it to a car leak expert to get it fixed, the dealership pretty much refused to do anything with it.
47000 mi
US $100
excessive rust on driver's side rocker panel due to exposure to saline solutions used by Town to melt snow. Rust removed and rocker panel repainted.
84000 mi
£30
Polish headlight lenses to meet state inspection.
89000 mi
£40
A car wash's brush snagged on and tore the belt molding on the left rear door. I removed it using a trim removal tool and snapped in a new replacement.
18000 mi
small plastic cover piece back of front drivers seat slider mechanism was broken.
114000 mi
US $165
Driver side HID headlight bulb had moisture condensation and finally failed. Bought two bulbs online for $88, labor is $120 to replace both and seal the headlight.
96000 mi
US $58
Drain hole was plugged, and water was collecting in battery compartment. Shop cleaned the drain.
98000 mi
US $90
Headlight Assy. Leaked causing short of HD bulb
184000 mi
US $83
Hood latch failed due to a broken spring. Replaced latch.
204967 mi
US $85
Replaced broken lift handle on the rear hatch. The electrical release still worked, but the plastic lift handle had broken making it hard to lift. Replaced with a junkyard part that was the right color for the car.
47000 mi
Interior hatch panel just popped off as I attempted to close hatch by gripping indented handhold an pulled down, as I have many times in the past. Plastic pins just popped out.
73000 mi
US $210
Outside bottom window seal detached from trim allowing water to flow freely into door. Replacement cost was expensive but replacement was less than two hours without appointment @ Champion Toyota in south Austin, Texas. May 2012 not April.
10000 mi
The clock in the dashboard came loose and was falling in. A clip was loose, the dealer repaired it under warranty during normal 10K mile service.
1000 mi
Passenger side Dash Rattle repaired under warranty
5500 mi
Front dash rattle repaired under warranty
83000 mi
US $6
Resealed right rear hatch grommet, water was leaking into the rear ceiling through the grommet. Resealed right rear hatch grommet, water was leaking into the rear ceiling through the grommet.
5000 mi
Passenger seat squeaking. Fixed under warranty by adding some foam cushion.
3000 mi
Fixed a rattling noise inside the car/dash. Something needed to be glued.
Sheathing covering rear hatch release has turned into a sticky, gooey, mess. Rubber sheath is not sold separately, replacement of hatch release switch is required ($72 + $10 shipping). Web search shows this as a frequent problem.
213000 mi
Dealership broke interior trim when replacing combination meter (see previous repair)
5000 mi
Door panel vibration
135000 mi
Trim from hatchback release/license plate light broke off
22000 mi
Car started making a "flapping" sound in the front left panel, possibly near the left wheel. Sound only heard above 45mph, especially noticeable on the fwy. It started out occassionally and inconsistently, but eventually became louder and more noticeabl
48000 mi
US $85
Car makes an ANNOYING rattling sound in mid-dash area, above the MFD screen. Mechanics admit hearing rattling, but unsure of exact problem. They would need the car for another whole day to rip out the dash and see if they could diagnose & repair rattle.
191000 mi
US $5
The hatch garnish/trunk latch broke free. Used JB Weld to reattach mounting screws
120000 mi
US $989
replaced headlamp lenses. The lenses were becoming opaque and dimmed from old age--developed cataracts?
156000 mi
US $226
The hatch trim above the license plate that includes the handle cracked and pulled away from the car. I replaced the broken piece with a pre-painted Toyota part.
Hybrid system / 2nd "Inverter pump" not covered under warranty
97000 mi
Driver side sun visor drooping. Replaced visor with new visor.
115000 mi
US $20
Leaks into rear hatch. Rust trail discovered in back hatch. Waterproofing seal added. Still leaking.
117800 mi
extensive surface rust on trailing arms in rear discovered when rotating tires - rust concentrated around welds. Wire brushed, cleaned, and rust-oleum paint applied. Not a permanent solution - swingarm will need to be dropped & re-finished.
301000 mi
US $45
Driver's sun visor wouldn't stay up. Replacement was birthday present so price is approximate.
126700 mi
Paint on glove bax latch has lifted and peeled off. Checked this out and it is a known problem. Toyota doing nothing. Did not spend the $200 to get it fixed with same vulnerable materials.
312000 mi
US $300
splash guard under front bumper popped loose, dragged, and had to be replaced.
20000 mi
Parking brake rubber pedal fell off and glove box release button paint chipped. Dealer replaced both under warranty.
189000 mi
Noticed water leaking into cargo area again. Sealed body seam around rear end of drip channels / top of hatch again. Common problem with these--cracks in this area are nearly invisible.
Rear hatch garnish broke. Replaced with reinforced part.
230794 mi
C $71
Hatch no longer stayed open. Replaced hatch struts.
122000 mi
Had issues with the radio not working in cool wet weather intermittently--but this turns out to be due to a moisture leak in the hatch shorting out my aftermarket (but OEM style) XM radio unit.(Aug - March). Unnecessarily replaced amp. Can't locate leak.
274000 mi
Battery was flat, pulled and recharged on AGM charger. Battery compartment had water in it, drained it out and drilled a drain hole. Need to re-seal body seams this summer.
177000 mi
US $1
Sun visors keep falling down and obstructing view. To replace is about $200 each! I googled hacks to fix this and did it myself.
128300 mi
Interior rear cup holder pops free too easily, post broken.
124000 mi
US $190
Both front door-panel-mounted speakers (JBL) had torn surrounds. Both speakers were replaced with aftermarket speakers.
109120 mi
Some sort of undercarriage cover came loose and couldn't be repositioned, so it was cut off.
