2007 Toyota Prius Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2007	Toyota Prius	95 Prii, 9.5 months of data per Prius, average 83000 miles22	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs

Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	25000		First odometer entry
Nov	2009	40000	0	Replaced steering wheel after the controls on the right side stopped working.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	40000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	44700	0	Despite changing cabin filter and turning off AC 5 mins before shutting down, odor is in vents. HVAC continues to smell. Solution is to replace cabin filter which was done six months ago.
Mar	2013	56000	250	Water pump leaking; replaced

 

Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	204000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	210000	150	Combination Meter, i.e. speedometer dashboard...would go black, and the car would be difficult to turn off. I took the dash apart myself, and sent the meter out for repairs.
Jun	2012	220000	500	The dampers failed after about 219K! Over a long road trip they got hot and it felt like a low rider. Replaced with new toyota struts and shocks. Feels like a new car again.
Mar	2013	231000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	65300	420	It needed a new 12 volt battery. Not the main hybrid battery.
Aug	2012	71300	620	The pump on the inverter broke. The dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree.
Mar	2013	78000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in District of Columbia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	49000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	61000	55	Rear wiper fix.
Sep	2012	65000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in South Africa
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	50220		First odometer entry
May	2012	65060	0	Replaced both macpherson struts under warranty after one started leaking.
Nov	2012	76000	0	Humming sound when driving. Dealer replaced left front wheel bearing under warranty.
Apr	2013	82460	0	Leaking engine water pump replaced under extended warranty while performing 135000 km service.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	60000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	75000	120	Water pump on IC engine was leaking and needed to be replaced.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	9000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	37000	250	Auxiliary battery would not hold a charge. Was replaced with new battery.
Mar	2013	40000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	46000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	71000	0	Clunking noise from front. Service manager found a service bulletin about the issue. He ordered motor mount. I went back in a bout a week and they installed the motor mount, 3 hours.
Mar	2013	77000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Great Britain
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2006	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	68000	50	Loud squeaking noise from front right wheel. Diagnosed as sticking brake caliiper. Cleaned and lubricated.
Nov	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	17000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	21700	355	Button to open hatch back was surrounded by rubber or some soft material and it was 'melting' and touching it got hands black. Had to replace entire latch mechanism. Should have been repaired at Toyata expense. Design flaw.
May	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	14000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	51000	0	Headlights were cutting in and out. Replaced bulbs. toyota extended warranty on them to 50,000.
Jul	2011	55000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	46000		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	54700	500	found internal combustion engine pump was leaking, replaced both pumps.
Mar	2011	55000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	2000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	3000	0	Fixed a rattling noise inside the car/dash. Something needed to be glued.
Apr	2013	30000	300	needed new water pump

 

Toyota Prius in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	95000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	96000	58	Drain hole was plugged, and water was collecting in battery compartment. Shop cleaned the drain.
Jul	2011	107000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007	7440		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	55800	1000	main bearing in left front wheel required replacement
Jul	2012	68200		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	35000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	71700	1289	The a/c no longer worked. They had to replace the compressor and the passenger side sensor.
Mar	2013	73000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Kansas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	3000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	42000	0	Possible small leak in water pump discovered during oil change. Warranty fully covered repair.
Mar	2013	64000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	9000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	32000	0	Battery died out due to low voltage problem, (multiple codes in system). Dealer called Southeast Toyota (SET) who advised Dealer to replace Inverter Assembly. After replacement, problem was solved.
Sep	2011	34000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	69000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	69000	0	Changed out both HID headlights. Cost per headlight was $109
Mar	2013	130000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	86000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	87000	0	Main drive battery went out, but still had 12,000 miles of warranty left so it was free of charge. Wait time was due to the main drive battery was on back order.
Aug	2012	88000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Vermont, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007	4000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	90000	0	replace brake pads

 

Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2012	92000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	102000	200	A/C blowing warm air.
Mar	2013	103000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	34000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	65000	0	recall- replace steering part. they claimed preventive, but slack and wandering I'd previously noticed in the steering was gone.

 

Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2007		0	Bought car.

 

Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007		0	Rear Driver side lock accutator. 5 days to get part off back order.

 

Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007		0	vehicle was delivered with a leaking passenger side rear strut - repaired under warranty
Jul	2008		0	Intermittent HID headlight on passenger side. Both lights replaced and repair was paid for by Toyota Customer Service (~$1,000) even though out of warranty.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2007		0	Starter battery dead. Towed to dealership and found loose wire in trunk. Recharged battery.
Jul	2007		0	Dead radio. Radio replaced under warranty
Aug	2008		0	Starter battery dead. Replaced under warranty.
Mar	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007		0	Passenger side Dash Rattle repaired under warranty
Mar	2008		0	Front dash rattle repaired under warranty
Feb	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2013	231000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	232000	955	HID lights replaced for the 4th time since new. First 3 times repairs were covered or partially covered by Toyota.

 

Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	89000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	190000	0	Instrument panel would go out when the car was really cold (below 15*F) Replaced the unit, dealer covered expenses per a TSB.
Mar	2013	195000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008	17000		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	115000	180	Replaced 12 volt battery
Jan	2013	117300	492	Replaced leaking water pump (W/coolant) and drive belt.
Mar	2013	120000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2012	54000		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	54300	0	Changed the HID head light Bulb on the drivers side
Dec	2012	55000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	35000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	41300	55	HID headlight bulb failed.
Mar	2013	51000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2007	4000		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	71700	120	Replaced HID headlight bulbs. About 40 min total time.
Mar	2013	76000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2012	152000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	154000	40	Passenger side halogen headlight bulb and parking light

 

Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	115000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	129000	100	Passenger side head lamp intermittent. Changed the lamp still no improvement. Not blowing enough hot air.
Feb	2013	130000	400	Passenger side head lamp intermittent. Changed the lamp still no improvement. Dealer said the ballast was bad. Costed $400 for parts and labor.
Mar	2013	131000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2006	4000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	50000	200	Bolts failed that held bottom body plates on while on highway. Front retainer and center body plate damaged and needed replacement. Susceptible to parking space dividers.

 

Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	50000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	78000	200	I had brought the car in to get it allinged properly. The shop said suspension needed to be tighted a bit. Car drives much better now.
Mar	2013	83000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2007	5000		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	40000	250	Hatch switch replaced due to defective rubber switch cover. Switch cover becomes gummy or melts when the weather is warm.
Dec	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	39000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	41000	37	Brake actuator replaced because of Sea Barking noise occasionally heard. Toyota TSB found on issue and repair requested prior to warranty ending. Toyota claims this is not a safety issue just an annoying noise. Noisy electric cooling pump replaced under warranty. TSB exists and was ordered done.  TSB for Ipod noise performed.
Apr	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2007	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2009	41000	0	Northridge Toyota claims coolant pump is making a funny noise after vehicle shutdown. Independent research confirms this is normal for the Prius. Decided to get a second opinion at a different dealer with next service. I don't trust Northridge Toyota.
Apr	2009	46000	0	Loud buzzing noise on iPod/MP3 player when plugged into both auxiliary input port and cigarette lighter charging. There is a TSB for this problem. Parts replaced were replaced under extended warranty and the problem is now solved. Had coolant pump that Northridge Toyota said was a problem checked out at North Hollywood Toyota. They could not identify any issues - as I had expected.
Oct	2009	56000	0	HID headlight failure as experienced by other Prius drivers. Was told it would not be covered under my extended warranty and would cost $770. Called Toyota corporate and they say they will reimburse me 100% of the repair once I have it fixed.
Dec	2009	58000	540	HID head lamps replaced at new "lower" cost of $150/bulb plus $200 labour. Receipts submitted to Toyota as they stated they will reimburse. Waiting on reimbursement cheque.
May	2010	67000	0	Brake Actuator developed noise. Replaced under Toyota ExtraCare warranty. Cost to Toyota including parts/labour was $2550. Car developed clunking noise when going over bumps or into driveways after brake actuator was replaced. Dealership re-torqued all front suspension. Seems to have fixed the problem.
Nov	2010	75700	0	Was told hybrid system water pump was leaking. They replaced it but it started making sloshing noises immediately upon driving out of the dealership so took it back and they bled the system (again supposedly) which fixed .
Mar	2011	80000	0	Friction brakes developed loud squeaking noise with certain braking patterns when friction brakes operated (with or without aid of regenerative braking). Friction brakes had 70% life remaining, so were adjusted. Problem mostly gone now.
Mar	2013	88000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2007	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	27000	250	Squeaking from wheels at speeds below 30 mph. Dealer diagnosed damaged rear brakes due to water in drums, claimed car might have been sitting in deep water, but it wasn't, though it was parked outside during rain.
Mar	2013	82000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2007	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2008	54000	0	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.
Aug	2011	137000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2006	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	15000	0	Brake actuator squeak covered by TSB.
Mar	2013	46000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2007	2000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	50000	0	Head light burned out. Was replaced under warranty.
Apr	2011	94000	120	One headlight was out. They said it worked and it wasn't replaced during this trip. The bluetooth nav wouldn't take a telephone and they connected it for us. We changed seasonal tires and had a regular maintenance appointment.
Dec	2011	102000	348	Two new front headlights. The old ones were going and were dim.
Dec	2012	113000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007	20000		First odometer entry
May	2009	58000	340	A/C fan inoperative fan and motor replaced.
Apr	2012	123000	120	recharge and replace 2 valves
Dec	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Rhode Island, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	0		First odometer entry
May	2009	47000	0	Drivers door lock assembly was replaced, due to failure to unlock with remote.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2006	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	49000	110	Air conditioning doesn't function. Dealer examined it and said that the condenser needs a replacement.
Aug	2010	70000	988	Replaced condenser plus coolant
Apr	2012	94000	968	Replaced gas engine water pump and coolant control valve. Cell in hybrid battery failed at 93000 miles. Dealer replaced the hybrid battery assembly under warranty.
Dec	2012	109000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	3000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	129000	1300	Headlight bulb replacement - second time since owning the car. HID lamps take an hour+ to replace. Both fail intermittently in the same interval, about 2 years. Very bad design.
Apr	2013	166000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008	28000		First odometer entry
Sep	2008	35000	0	When headlamps were in use, driver's side HID headlamp shut off and turned back on for no apparent reason. Dealer admitted problem is recognized by Toyota as a chronic Prius problem, but there's no reliable fix. Bulb was replaced, lamp still shuts down.
Oct	2009	63000	0	Prius HID headlamps, primarily driver's side, unexpectedly shut off while lights are turned to 'on.' Usually can reset by turning lights off then on. Control circuitry (?) for both HID headlamps was replaced. Problem returned within 6 hours of parts replacement.
Dec	2012	134000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2007	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2008	10000	0	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.
Mar	2013	70000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	5000		First odometer entry
Nov	2007	10000	25	2 12v outlets and driver's side vanity light dead and 10K service.
Dec	2007	10000	0	both 12V power outlets dead. They said it was fixed same day but didn't inform me it was ready until 11AM next day.
Jun	2008	17000	0	Electric motor in Hybrid system seems weak. Less resistance than when new, lower gas mileage than when new.
Mar	2009	26000	0	Buzz in audio when charging and playing i-pod. Parts arrived the following week and were promptly installed with satisfactory results
Jul	2010	48000	0	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.
Apr	2012	73000	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.
Jun	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007	1000		First odometer entry
Aug	2007	5000	0	Passenger seat squeaking. Fixed under warranty by adding some foam cushion.
Sep	2009	51000	0	HID bulbs on 2007 are a problem. Replaced under good will warranty. But am worried issue is with the computer, not the bulbs themselves. Toyota needs to have a consistent policy to deal with this.
Dec	2009	55000	0	Radio -- volume control knob was working intermittently. Second time I've had radio replaced (first time was for tuning knob breaking off). Replaced this time under extended warranty.
Mar	2013	93000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	19000		First odometer entry
Jan	2008	22000	0	Radio buttons inoperative, could not load or eject CDs.
Feb	2008	24000	0	Radio buttons inoperative, could not load or eject CDs. Replaced radio unit in instrument panel.
Dec	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2006	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2008	26000	0	Coolant pump sounding noisy. Replaced pump under warranty.
Jun	2012	95000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007	2000		First odometer entry
Aug	2008	8000	45	Car wouldn't start, need jump start. Problem thought to be solved. Update, same problem occurred yesterday and was brought back to shop. The car had been rear ended and bodyshop repaired. Battery system was checked, but we think they missed something.
Dec	2009	14000	0	One HID headlight failed. Service replaced both headlights at no cost to me. Entailed dropping the front bumper, etc.
Apr	2011	18000	0	small plastic cover piece back of front drivers seat slider mechanism was broken.
May	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Idaho, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008	5000		First odometer entry
May	2008	5000	0	Car died. Towed to dealer. They said originally battery defective under warranty plus bad fusible link. Later said inverter bad therefore nothing covered under warranty. Want $5500 plus tax to repair. Asked why no warranty. Answer nothing defective.
Aug	2008	5000	3400	Car died. Battery determined defective. Also found a fuse and inverter bad. Only battery and tow covered under warranty. Owner paid the rest.
Dec	2008			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	20000		First odometer entry
Feb	2008	22000	0	Nav system reported "could not read from disk, contact the dealer". Dealer unplugged computer, replugged it in, and said "If it happens again, come back". See report #2 for the come-back trip. Nav system displayed "could not read from disk, contact the dealer". This time they decided that the disk was not bad, but the nav computer needed to be replaced. Parts ordered, said about a week. See report #1, and #3 and 4 for more data. Part (Nav system computer) finally arrived. The dealer attempted to replace it, but they had received the WRONG PART NUMBER COMPUTER. They re-ordered. See report #1, #2, and #4 for more data. They received the correct replacement computer this time. After this 4th trip into the shop for the problem, they finally got it fixed. I hope.
Jun	2010	57000	0	Cigarette lighter and arm console dc outlet non functional.
Mar	2013	95000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	13640		First odometer entry
May	2009	30380	105	Defective sensor. Leaking water pump. Install sensor. Install water pump.
Sep	2009	36580	220	Right front wheel noisy; bearing no good, replaced. Throttle body service -- remove build-up of gummy residue and free up linkage, $100. Four-wheel brake cleaning, $108.
Mar	2010	42160	64	Right front headlight replaced
Sep	2012	70680		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	29000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	30000	0	Grounding issue with auxiliary connector where noise present when aux unit plugged into power socket.
Aug	2012	59000	500	Front passenger wheel bearing needed replacement after 58,000 miles
Mar	2013	65000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	46000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	66000	300	Back Passenger Side Wheel Bearing was making noise and needed replacement.
Aug	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Delaware, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	81000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	82800	6	Resealed right rear hatch grommet, water was leaking into the rear ceiling through the grommet.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007	7000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	49000	45	HID headlight was intermittently off. Both bulbs replaced. Replacement bulbs also intermittently shutting off. Awaiting replacement.
Mar	2013	104000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	48000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	51000	122	Tire pressure monitor/valve broke.
May	2011	58000	215	Blower fan replaced
Jun	2011	59000	512	Headlights were intermittently out (both sides replaced).
Mar	2013	78000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Alabama, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	56000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	57000	246	Smart key quit working.
Sep	2012	88000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2006	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2006	1000	0	Defective speaker in front door, replaced.
Apr	2008			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007	22000		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	104000	100	Hybrid water pump replaced under TSB. Check Engine light on, and high engine temperature was noted. Engine could have overheated withput proper repair. Air bubble at h20 pump caused lack of coolent circulation. Replaced Xenon headlight and 12v battery at same time.
Nov	2011	126000	60	Headlight(s) still turn off, with new bulbs....regulator needs replacing on both lights...known Toyota Prius Xenon light problem...
Jan	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	56000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	58000	0	HV Battery (High Voltage) replaced due to one block with one volt low. Toyota process required multiple trips to the dealer over a few weeks while driving with the check engine light on to confirm and repair the battery pack failure.
May	2011	63000	90	Famous Prius HID bulb failure. Class action lawsuit settlement w/ Toyota a massive disappointing failure. Toyota wants over $200 to change EACH bulb. Bought TWO OEM bulbs for half the price of ONE from Toyota and changed it myself.
Mar	2012	71000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	33000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	38700	50	Unable to shift from Park to D or R with temp over 90. The transmission came out of P, and did not crisply return to the center position as is typical. The shifter became "sticky" and "floated" in between D and R, the car recognized this as "N."
Feb	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	49000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	52300	400	Replace headlight bulbs less than 2 years. They were shutting down right I'm the middle driving at night.
May	2010	57000	425	Both head lamps would just go out for no reason. The dealer said the bulbs just needed to be replaced. Never had that kind of problem with any other car I ever owned.
Mar	2013	87000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	60000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	63000	140	Working on the brakes to sand glaze off of the pads and rotors (showed almost no use after 60K miles), I spun the wheels off ground. The computer went nuts and gave all the brake warning lights. Dealer was kind and reset the computer for $60. The old headlight problem of cutting off, resets by turning off and on. The problem IS in the bulbs. Out of 6 available (2 orig, 4 Chinese), finally have two installed that stay on. $80/pair Phillips OEM from ebay.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	49000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	51000	240	Headlight would blink or be on, and then off. Sometimes if I turned the light switch off and then back on it would turn the light on for a while. This is the 3rd HID headlight I have had to replace in 2 years. Very expensive.
Mar	2013	95000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	67000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	68000	200	Engine light came on, faulty catalytic converter repaired and covered under original emissions warranty.
Oct	2009	69000	64	HID headlight passenger side intermittently shut off
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	65000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	66000	0	tail light out - replaced both tail lights.
Sep	2011	80000	0	ELECTRICAL PANEL IN CENTER OF DASH NOT RESPONDING TO TOUCH ON TOUCH SCREEN. UNIT ORDERED 6 WEEKS AGO AND REPLACED TODAY
Mar	2013	92000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	6000		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	30000	0	Noise with braking system. Was thought to be actuator brake system, due to clicking noise upon braking. It turned out to be a leaking brake fluid problem, and bleeding the brake line turned out to solve the problem.
Nov	2010	38000	99	Accidentally hit kill switch at base of steering wheel. Could not get car started, and then only by accident. Elmore Toyota wanted $2000 to drain/replace fuel parts due to 'bad' Costco gas.
Jun	2011	44000	2000	The MFD needed replacing. AC not working. Audio not working. Speedometer and all info on the screen not reporting data.
Mar	2012	50000	300	replaced 12V battery The repair shop recommended new shocks at the cost of $1100, front and rear shocks for the 2007 Prius. Repairs not done !
Jun	2012	55000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Great Britain
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007	0		First odometer entry
May	2010	42000	50	leaking shock absorber
Mar	2013	86000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	30000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010		75	Replaced headlamps after passenger side burnt out
Apr	2010	52000	75	Had the MORE THAN COMMON HID headlight early fail problem. Toyota wants $150 per lamp plus labor. Bought both on ebay for $75. It takes about 2 hours to remove the front trim and replace the headlamps. Replacing lamps solved the problem.
Mar	2013	101000	400	water pump leak

 

Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2007	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	45000	0	The water pump that operates after the car is turned off to pump coolant into an insulated tank had a bad bearing. Common failure, apparently. About 4 hours of labor, but under warranty.
Apr	2013	75000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	115000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	116000	0	Oil pan replaced by dealer who sold the car to me at their cost as part of car sale.
Mar	2012	172000		Most recent odometer entry.