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2007 Toyota Prius repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

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2007 Toyota Prius body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (79%)

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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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