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2001 Toyota Prius repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 104 repairs.
2001 Toyota Prius electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (52%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan
70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 146000 mi US $250 |
Car was going dead ... suspected 12v battery. Tested weak. Bought yelliw top and conversion kit and had it installed. Total cost less than dealer orice for toyota reg battery. |
| 116560 mi C $40 |
AC system required recharge. |
| 121520 mi C $75 |
Battery Replacement |
| 230000 mi US $800 |
The car is inoperable due to a number of electronic problems. At this time the car will not turn on. It appears the a number of ECMs are failing. I will probably junk it. |
| 91000 mi US $1 |
Brake light came on intermittently |
| 148000 mi US $3100 |
Auxiliary battery was weak, needed replacing. |
| 82000 mi US $279 |
engine light came on. said gas cap may have not been closed all the way. also had a transmission service. |
| 135000 mi US $1200 |
BATTERY AND OTHER PARTS WERE REPLACED. |
| 215000 mi US $180 |
12v battery was low and Toyota wanted $360 for a new one which they did not have in stock. I bought an Optima battery with a conversion kit and did the job myself. |
| 74000 mi US $287 |
green air conditioning button blinking green turn button off and on, air works for a while then blinks again |
| 75000 mi US $287 |
air conditiong light still blinking in above 80F temps. Napa Auto Repair Center confirmed Toyota dealers initial diagnosis of bad air conditioner compressor. Opted to have Napa do the repair in the spring |
| 80000 mi US $1014 |
Noted air conditioner not working 1 week after purchased as a used car in 2010. Dealer would not fix - stated not under warrenty. Took in for repairs due to severe heat this summer. |
| 110500 mi US $150 |
AC stopped working, took it in, they said it probably just needed refrigerant; They added refrigerant (freon substitute); replaced the filthy AC filter and replaced the engine filter while they were at it (also filthy) |
| 152900 mi US $130 |
Needed to replace the 12 volt battery responsible for starting the engine |
| 61000 mi US $410 |
Two problems. Driver side door actuator died as did 12 volt battery. The dealer would have charged $900 for the same work. |
| 108000 mi US $20 |
Replaced dash bulbs. Not all were burnt out, but access was such a hassle I replaced all of them. |
| 244000 mi US $150 |
Replaced original equipment Ac compressor/ recharged system. Replaced original equipment Ac compressor/ recharged system. |
| 255000 mi US $45 |
Lost freon to leaking o ring at compressor. |
| 75000 mi | Door not shut for several days of in-operation. Small battery voltage too low to start car. Charged, then engine ran a short time till it quit and red asterisk of doom! More charging and trials (3-4), called AAA engine ran for him! |
| 117000 mi US $100 |
~CHECK THE A/C, C/S THE A/C IS INOP CUST GETS A/C RECHARGED AT THE LEAST ONCE A YEAR.`NO VISIBLE LEAKS FOUND WITHIN THE A/C SYSTEM. WILL NEED TO START BY EVAC AND RECHARGING THE SYSTEM (290.00), ONCE WE DO THIS, WE WILL ADD DYE TO THE SYSTEM TO... Wanted second quote for air conditioner and heater control problems. Mechanic gave estimate for a/c and suggested having Toyota fix the heater control problems as his price was not much less. Was told the entire dash panel would need to be replaced due to loose circuit board. Mechanic notes: INSPECT/DIAGNOSIS ~|~CHECK THE HEATER KNOB CANT SET THE FAN SPEED. |
| 117500 mi US $431 |
Repair CD Hinge Replace owner-supplied blower control assembly; $153 labor and $25 used part |
| 120000 mi US $745 |
Replaced a/c radiator/condenser |
| 121400 mi US $91 |
Replaced electrical relay for a/c (did not fix problem of green blinking light and a/c cutting out) |
| 129000 mi US $125 |
A/C system not blowing cold air. Was told coolant was low. Added dye to detect leak, but nothing visible. Leak is probably in the evaporator. Refilled coolant & suggested I come back in few weeks to see if anything has leaked out. |
| 135000 mi US $30 |
AC problem when sold. |
| 119200 mi US $603 |
the auxiliary battery was failing |
| 146320 mi C $225 |
AC has not been working had to try replacing the relay that did not work then recharged system .. still not fixed. did oil change at the same time |
| 151900 mi C $300 |
Another failed attempt to fix the AC. Car sold with it not working. |
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