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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
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.
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.
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.
1000 mi
Passenger side Dash Rattle repaired under warranty
5500 mi
Front dash rattle repaired under warranty
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.
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.
3000 mi
Fixed a rattling noise inside the car/dash. Something needed to be glued.
96000 mi
US $58
Drain hole was plugged, and water was collecting in battery compartment. Shop cleaned the drain.
5000 mi
Passenger seat squeaking. Fixed under warranty by adding some foam cushion.
54000 mi
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.
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.
18000 mi
small plastic cover piece back of front drivers seat slider mechanism was broken.
98000 mi
US $90
Headlight Assy. Leaked causing short of HD bulb
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.
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.
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