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Toyota Prius repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 2836 repairs.
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Toyota Prius repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 1857 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

95-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

75640 mi
Overhead vanity light switch was loose. Replaced under extended warranty. 

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2017 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

95-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022

72000 mi
Stabilizer needs replacement. Estimate given. 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Apr 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018

42000 mi

US $90
Check alignment and wheel balance for vibration and off center steering wheel. Alignment was within spec, wheels received road-force balance. 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Jul 2020

48980 mi

C $200
12V dead again - battery replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

10000 mi
The engine cover cracked when removing it on a cold morning and Toyota replace it for free. 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

24800 mi

C $200
I thought that Prius brakes were supposed to last for ever, but not in this case.Front discs warped plus pads replaced . 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Nov 2017 - Apr 2024
Dec 2017

1000 mi
rattle due to poor fixation of navigation antennae from GPS 
Apr 2024

60000 mi

US $1000
Shaft assembly torn right cv joint 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2018

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. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Mar 2018 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018

19000 mi

US $95
Alignment a month after warranty covered tire rotation. While getting alignment, I was notified that a recall inspection revealed slight wear on a wiring bundle near firewall. Fix was to untapr and retaps with wear resistant tape. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

12000 mi

US $6
Remote failed because of low battery. 
Feb 2021

26000 mi

US $6
Replaced battery in remote key. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2021

55000 mi

US $83
Front brake rotors were severely corroded from salt. Replaced rotors and pads. 

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2016 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

31000 mi
Steering wheel had quality issues and was replaced at no charge 

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2016 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

95-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2016 - Jul 2023
Jul 2023

201000 mi

US $2400
The dealer stated that the exhaust heat recovery system valve failed, causing a coolant leak into the catalytic converter. Requires exhaust system replacement for the affected valve. 3rd party, an Independent shop, mentioned that the part is a common fail point for gen 4. The only symptom was a chronic low coolant, slow leak. Over time this will damage the cat if the problem is ignored by topping off the fluids. 
Toyota Prius in Tamaulipas, Mexico
Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2018

28520 mi
The driver seat lowered it position gradually over a couple of weeks without even touching the levers. Inspected by dealer, they replaced the high adjustment mechanism under warranty. It has been working fine ever since. 
Jan 2022

48360 mi

$400
Ignition coil 1 was failing during light acceleration. Reported error code was misfire in cilinder 1. Once deleted it didn't show up again, even when the problem was still there physically. Dealer misdiagnosed it first as dirt in the intake and injectors, so a cleaning of the intake valve and injectors was performed first, with no results, but charged for it. After more diagnosis, they found the ignition coil for cilinder one defective, and was replaced with the next one in the combustion cycle as recommended by Toyota. Problem was solved. 
Toyota Prius in Mississippi, United States
Nov 2016 - Apr 2022
Dec 2016

1000 mi
Rattle in dash. Awaiting parts 
Jan 2017

4700 mi
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.  
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jan 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018

52500 mi
Mileage dropped from 56mpg to 41.5 mpg. After checking, everything was OK. As I went through a couple tanks of gas the mileage came back 
May 2018

61000 mi

US $76
No repair just regular check up. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016

5000 mi
Dead Speaker, connector repaired. 
Feb 2017

10000 mi
Random rebooting of Entune infotainment system, Software upgrade Rear spoiler loose 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

25000 mi
Shock on the rear driver's side was loose and rattling. Dealer tightened it after we pointed it out when we took it in for routine oil change. Fixed the issue. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2020
May 2017

28000 mi

US $1000
Windshield cracked because of heat. Noticed tiny crack in the windshield, which grew into a foot-long crack. Seems like a defect because many other Prius drivers have reported windshield issues/cracking not involving rocks or accidents. 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
Mar 2018

24000 mi
Headlights were always out of adjustment and oncoming traffic often flashed their high beams at me. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017

23000 mi
When applying brakes, ticking sound could be heard from front end. When applying brakes and going over bump/pot hole ABS system unsafely disengages brakes. 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Nov 2016 - Mar 2018
Dec 2016

1000 mi
Remote fuel door lock mechanism replaced 
Jun 2017

6000 mi
First oil change and e brake recall 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

35500 mi
Dead battery. Would not hold charge. Battery replaced under warranty (no cost to owner). 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016

10000 mi
audio / video / nav screen kept crashing on startup. Dealer reset system during standard 10,000 mile maintenance 
Sep 2017

25000 mi
Under light braking clicking noise coming from drivetrain. Dealer states could not duplicate but problem persists. 

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2015 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2016 - Jan 2022
Jan 2016

50 mi
Auto was damaged by dealer during prep 
Mar 2018

23000 mi
Navigation was not properly working. Was avoiding highways 
Oct 2021

33000 mi

US $250
Brakes front and rear front tires 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Nov 2016 - Jul 2022
Sep 2017

34000 mi

US $180
Alignment 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Jan 2015 - Oct 2016
Mar 2015

1000 mi
Sunglasses holder in overhead console wouldn't open. Diagnosed, and overhead console assembly was replaced under warranty. 
Jul 2016

54300 mi
Stabilizer link or something. Replaced. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016

39000 mi
Rear bumper was separating from car 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Jan 2011 - Sep 2011
Feb 2011

87000 mi

US $998
Was told hybrid battery bad, would cost an additional 1675 (above 998 for brakes) told them to wait on battery, no $ for that now. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Feb 2015 - Mar 2018
Nov 2016

34000 mi

US $996
Marble-sized rock punctured inverter cooling radiator causing loss of inverter coolant. Leak slow enough that I was able to drive to the dealer. Replaced inverter pump & inverter radiator. Approximately 4 hours labor involved. 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
Feb 2017

49000 mi

US $1200
Bluetooth failed 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2017

20000 mi
Scraping noise in rear right wheel area. Dealer adjusted backing plate which was rubbing against a rotor. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2015

8000 mi
Engine check lightr oln due to a gas cap not fully seated 
Jul 2016

16500 mi

US $90
Engine light came on again. Suspected leaky gas cap. No repair - just reset the computer 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
May 2015 - Jul 2020
Jan 2018

28000 mi
electronic dash display goes from full to low illumination intermittently 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
May 2018 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

132000 mi

US $20
Headlamp and side marker bulbs were replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Nov 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

41000 mi
Water pump failure 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
May 2015 - Nov 2018
Jul 2017

59000 mi
Torn boots on rear sway bar caused rubbing noise. To be covered under Toyota Extended Warranty. Awaiting parts. Appointment scheduled for 7/17/17. Warranty repair of previously referenced rear stabilizer bar boots issue completed. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Jun 2016

6000 mi
Passenger sun visor retaining clip broke. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
Jul 2015

2200 mi

US $450
rear hatch lower window spontaneously shattered. all glass was present in the frame NOT indicating a contact with something that might have penetrated it. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Apr 2015 - Jul 2022
Mar 2021

218000 mi

US $300
Front strut upper mounts were squeaking during bumps and when steered. After market loaded struts installed 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

29000 mi
12v battery failure. Dealer replaced under warranty 

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2015 Toyota Prius 4-door

4-cylinder hybrid CVT 2WD

Toyota Prius in Manitoba, Canada
Jul 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

9920 mi
I have a unresolved issue with the fuel usuage meter getting stuck on a high number, not going down when driving slow on ev. 

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2014 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2013 - Dec 2014
Dec 2013

1000 mi
Nav head unit software upgrade 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Apr 2014 - Jul 2022
Oct 2017

48000 mi

US $280
Auxiliary battery held little charge. 
Nov 2017

47000 mi

US $15
Right headlight 
Feb 2018

55000 mi

US $15
Replaced Left headlight 
May 2018

58000 mi

US $15
Right headlight replacement (again) 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

52000 mi
Recall for fuse and connection 

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2014 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Aug 2014 - Feb 2022
Apr 2015

14200 mi
Check engine light came on - the code said it was a loose gas cap - they checked for leaks and reset the code, no charge 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2014 - Jul 2016
Sep 2014

5000 mi
Headlights needed to be adjusted higher. 
Mar 2016

32000 mi

US $225
Oil leak Fog light out, not sure how long it took to replace the bulb 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Mar 2014 - Apr 2017
Apr 2016

61200 mi

US $10
Drivers side headlamp collected water. Toyota wouldn't cover it, and they told me to remove fixture, dry it, and seal with silicone! 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jun 2014 - Oct 2016
Oct 2015

16700 mi
Complete hybrid failure caused by some error code. Dealer cleared the code and the car drives perfect again. 
Nov 2015

19000 mi
Ever since the hybrid failure, MPG has topped out to 37-39 MPG. Dealer tested everything out and can't find anything wrong. This car gets NOWHERE NEAR the 48-51 EPA MPG. If I wanted 39 MPG, I would have bought a Ford Focus. 
Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2014 - Jul 2022
Feb 2016

24000 mi
Bluetooth extension module failed to operate correctly. Unit replaced under warrantty 
Sep 2017

51000 mi
Replace Bluetooth module-unsuccessful repair 
Oct 2017

51000 mi
Bluetooth module finally 'repaired'. Apparently the module was fine. Software glitch. Big headache for a little line of code. 
Mar 2022

91000 mi
Car had intermittent problems starting. Electrical system basically shutdown. Dealership unable to diagnose fully. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2016 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017

15000 mi

US $117
Car was unstable, drifting back and forth in it's lane. Had to constantly correct steering just to go straight. Any dip in the roadway and the car would head in that direction. Any crosswind required corrections. Front end alignment was checked and found to be out of spec. 
Oct 2021

85000 mi

US $45
Rotor pins dried out,causing pads not to release. INSIDE pad worn completely, outside pad in great shape for 85000 miles. All other wheels have 50% left on pads. Just lubed all pins on all calipers 
Jan 2022

89000 mi

US $20
Another burnt out headlight 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2013 - Nov 2017
Jul 2017

136000 mi

US $800
Cooling, replaced inverter water pump. 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Dec 2017 - Jan 2022
Apr 2019

40000 mi

US $350
Replace front passenger window electric motor and track. 
Toyota Prius in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021

65618 mi

US $390
Replaced 12V battery (not the hybrid battery). 
Toyota Prius in Tennessee, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

78000 mi

US $800
12 volt Accessory battery replaced 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2020 - Nov 2022
Aug 2020

64000 mi

US $200
rodents had chewed on the wires of the O2 sensor. straightforward replacement. 
Jun 2022

72000 mi

US $50
AC water condenser exhaust tube needed to be reattached - according to mechanic, a common problem. Water was slowly dripping into passenger footwell causing mildew smell in the summer. 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

15166 mi
Intermittent problem. When shifting from R to D, it does not engage in D, and slips back to R. Beeping sound lets me know I am not in R, so I do not apply gas. They could not duplicate the problem, or find any codes. Nothing done. Continued intermittent problem with the transmission not engaging when shifting from R to D. Goes back to R. Sometimes takes 3 tries before D engages. Could not duplicate the problem. Kept the car overnight. No codes. Decided it must be a driver problem. Have owned previous Toyota hybrids (Camry and Prius) with no such problem. Have to wait until the problem can be duplicated. 
Sep 2017

18000 mi

US $908
My car started having a hard vibration as I drove to work. Acceleration made it worse. Drove the short distance to work, and then had it towed to a local Toyota dealership. No codes came up, other than a hard misfire in cylinder 2. They proceeded to take the engine apart looking for a mechanical problem, but found none. Called in some experts from Toyota who had them "try things". Eventually they found it was an air pocket in a fuel train(??). This was not covered under warranty. The car was 2 months beyond the 3 year warranty. I had just purchased it in May. Eventually called Toyota who extended a good will reimbursement to me. No one could explain how or why this happened. I have since noticed some vibration when driving at high speed. I am concerned that I have purchased a lemon. 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021

119000 mi
Caliper pins rusted on rear calipers, so the calipers could no longer float leading to bad pad and rotor wear. Installed new pins, cleaned and greased. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2014 - Jul 2016
Oct 2015

12000 mi
HVAC with musty odor at start up. Unbearable foul smell. 
May 2016

14200 mi
Musty smell from AC 
Jul 2016

15000 mi
Must smell from AC 

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2013 Toyota Prius

Engine not specified

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

36000 mi

US $1700
Nav display no longer responds to touch. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2016 - Jan 2017
Oct 2016

32700 mi

US $1684
A/C compressor failed in internally disintegrated pushing metal debris through the entire a/c system 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

9000 mi
speakers vibrate with bluetooth conversation AND with music. Toyota cert. tech said the system is as good as it can get since its a low quality system. My $29,000 car has a LOW QUALITY system?! seems like a quick fix - replace speaker Speaker vibrates - often hard to hear the person talking via bluetooth because of vibration. Toyota said that the volume on the bluetooth was set at maximum We reset it and problem still exists. speaker vibrates, technician rode with me said he heard it. Was told that there was a newer update for the car but they didn't have it, needed to wait for update to come. They'd call us. No call from them they said there was no update (?) 

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2013 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Oct 2014 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016

45000 mi
Drivers seat belt would not unlatch. The entire seat belt assembly was replaced. 

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2013 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
May 2014 - Jul 2022
Sep 2014

6000 mi
Making loud rattle noise/shake under hood on initial startup. Would go away after warmup. Toyota recommended having it towed to shop and sent tow truck. Dealer had car for 2 days. Has made same noise 1 time since. Replaced intake manifold. 
Jun 2022

63000 mi

US $444
might be complicating your records. I bought calipers, rotors, and pads at Amazon. Had Sparks install. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2019
Mar 2018

72000 mi

US $60
Intermediate steering shaft made clunking noise. Repair tech disassembled and lubricated the joints. Noise is gone and steering is smooth. All other suspension/steering components checked and in good working order 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Apr 2013 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

85000 mi

US $200
Replaced dead 12 volt battery 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2013 - Feb 2024
Feb 2017

17000 mi

US $200
Auxiliary battery replaced by owner. 
Jul 2021

36000 mi

US $200
Auxiliary battery was reading low despite being on charger. Had it replaced rather than worry about it. Was advised by shop mechanic that I may be taking it too easy on the car as the battery charges only when the engine is running. I do tend to see how little gasoline I can use and get around 60mph around town and on the interstates. Cost of the battery would pay for a lot of gasoline though... 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Mar 2013 - Dec 2016
Jun 2013

6000 mi
Bluetooth for handsfree cell use failed, locked up phone and radio. 
Sep 2013

13000 mi
Handsfree bluetooth not repairable. Software issue between Verizon & Motorola componets. Must repalce cellphone with different type. 
Mar 2014

25000 mi
Fan speed control changed speeds randomly. Control unit replaced 
Dec 2014

50000 mi
Dealer improperly secured shrouding around engine after oil change. Dragging heavily on the ground. Car had to be hauled back to dealership. 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Mar 2013 - Oct 2018
Apr 2015

20500 mi
Moonroof rattled when in fully open position. Dealer replaced moonroof guide rail system. 
Sep 2017

40000 mi
Recurrence of moonroof rattle when in open position (not tilt position). 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

47000 mi

US $350
Brakes making noise when depressed. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2016 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022

183000 mi

US $3500
Head gasket 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Apr 2013 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

161000 mi

US $775
Brakes and rotors 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Mar 2017 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

78000 mi

US $585
Replaced both front rotors, pads, install and test 
Toyota Prius in New Hampshire, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
May 2022

93000 mi

US $150
replaced rear pads and rotors 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Jan 2013 - Sep 2016
Jul 2015

71300 mi
CD player would not eject cd's. Replaced CD player under extended warranty 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
Feb 2014

5000 mi
Entune bug caused Bluetooth/iPod to begin playing automatically when connecting a new device. Entune update fixed issue. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2013 - Dec 2016
Mar 2014

9000 mi
Faulty caster bolt. Took 2 days because the recall. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
May 2013 - Oct 2019
Jun 2016

89000 mi

US $100
Key lock wouldn't work. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2018
May 2014

29000 mi
Software update for the MG ECU & Power Management ECU. 

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2013 Toyota Prius 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2022
Mar 2021

109000 mi

US $300
Car kept dying. 

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2012 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

104000 mi
Headlight bulbs. 
Apr 2017

112000 mi

US $27
Windshield wiper fluid only squirted from one nozzle. A small distribution valve was the cause. Repaired myself. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2013 - Jan 2018
Oct 2014

41200 mi

US $875
Power management control unit, 12 volt battery 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2013 - May 2018
Nov 2013

11000 mi
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. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Apr 2013 - Dec 2014
May 2013

9000 mi
Plug In Hybrid making unusual knocking noise when under the moderate load to the engine. Dealers could not find the problem and deemed as normal operation. I had Regular Prius Hybrid (Not Plug In), and never had this issue before. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Sep 2012 - Jan 2017
Dec 2013

12000 mi
Friction brake pads kicks in abruptly and disengages in split second. It felt like hitting a wall split second. 
Mar 2014

16000 mi
The master cylinder sensor error code found and the entire unit was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Utah, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016

54800 mi

US $600
Water pump failed for radiator 
Jun 2021

122000 mi

US $100
Replaced battery 

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2012 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jul 2012 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015

67500 mi
Front door lock actuators failed. 
Jun 2016

75000 mi

US $300
blower fan stopped working. same thing happened on my last Prius at about same mileage. 
Feb 2018

105000 mi

US $100
elected to not repair locks. elected to not A/C blower. 
Jun 2018

110000 mi

US $539
Replace AC fan. and other minor AC stuff. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2013 - Jul 2018
Jul 2016

123000 mi
Dealer repaired and repainted roof due to rust issues 
Dec 2017

155000 mi

US $524
Engine developed a miss needed new coil, spark plugs, Induction system cleaning 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2018
Oct 2013

22700 mi
Bluetooth connectivity to telephone would not work. The Bluetooth antenna was replaced. 
Feb 2014

26000 mi
Left headlight went out, was replaced under warrabty 
Nov 2016

62800 mi

US $17
Replaced burned out left headlight. Also replaced right headlight at the same time. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Aug 2012 - Feb 2017
Oct 2012

3000 mi
The car had a "clunky" feel in the steering from new. It was only noticeable when moving the steering wheel large amounts at rest, and parking lot speed. The steering intermediate shaft was replaced, fixing the problem. Rough U-joint. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jul 2012 - Jun 2019
Apr 2013

24000 mi
brakes making a ticking noise. they haven't been able to resolve it 
Jun 2018

140000 mi

US $1600
oil pan leak found. apparently common at lower mileage on prius. they replaced the computer also because it had drips on it, but didn't charge me for that. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2012 - Dec 2014
Jan 2013

10000 mi
a piece of wire/cord was showing through on the drivers side cushion bottom 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2013

11000 mi
Center console box lid fell off (mechanism for closing the lid broke) 
Aug 2014

29000 mi
Dimmer of dashboard instruments would dim down then brighten up 100% on and on time to time. Started happening after excessive vibration driving with snow chains. Fixed by dealer. 
Sep 2018

86000 mi
Inverter components overheated and burned (a known issue covered under Toyota's extended warranty up to 15 years of coverage with no miles limit) 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Apr 2014 - Nov 2019
Aug 2014

18700 mi
Increasing rattles from console 
Toyota Prius in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2013 - Jan 2023
Feb 2014

16120 mi

C $10
One fog light bulb (H11) was replaced. I did the replacement, took me 15 minutes. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

28000 mi

US $185
Original 12V battery was unable to hold charge 
Toyota Prius in New Hampshire, United States
Jul 2012 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

175000 mi

US $360
Loud Noise/Hum emanating from rear of car developed over the winter time; I thought it was the snow tires. When I changed over from snows to summer tires, the noise remained and I diagnosed problem to rear wheel bearings. 
Jun 2022

249000 mi

US $212
Replaced Spark Plugs Replaced rear pads and rotors 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Sep 2014 - Sep 2017
Aug 2017

95000 mi

US $145
New front brake pads installed. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2012 - Apr 2022
Jun 2013

32000 mi

US $120
Tire inflation issue 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022

65000 mi

US $113
Replace headlight 
Toyota Prius in Missouri, United States
Apr 2018 - May 2018
May 2018

204595 mi

US $230
Both low-beam headlamps have stopped working and will not come on. High-beams work, markers work. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2014 - May 2020
Aug 2016

51800 mi

US $300
Difficulty starting vehicle. Towed to dealer. Dealer recharged battery overnight. Starting problem showed again. Second visit, dealer stated no problem with 12V battery. I demanded a replacement. Everything normal now. Brakes squeak when the vehicle is going reverse. Will go to dealer to address problem. There is a TSB concerning this problem. T-SB-0248-12. Will update. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016

30300 mi

US $2175
Air conditioning compressor failure. On request, Toyota paid 75 percent of parts, labor and tax. 
Toyota Prius in Nevada, United States
Jan 2012 - Jul 2018
Nov 2016

110500 mi

US $3766
Hybrid battery pack. 8yr, 125k Extended warranty does not cover hybrid components. Hybrid components only covered up to 8yr, 100k 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Feb 2023 - Mar 2023
Mar 2023

155000 mi

US $1290
Replaced master cylinder assembly 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018

99000 mi

US $900
Rear brake calipers changed - one was stuck and the other one was leaking replaced rear brake pads and rotors 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
Sep 2021

610000 mi

US $300
Dead 12v battery 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jan 2014 - Mar 2015
Mar 2014

37000 mi

US $58
Check engine light came on because of fuel tank vacuum leak. Techs tightened fuel cap and cleared alarm. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016

74200 mi

US $50
Oil leak from timing cover gasket. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014

35800 mi

US $52
Trouble Code P0138 O2 Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank1, Sensor2). Dealer found sensor wire "chewed". We paid for diagnosis only and I replaced the O2 sensor with aftermarket part (Denso which also manufactures the OEM sensor). 
Oct 2021

104000 mi
Intelligent Power Module and Inverter replaced along with brake repairs, both known issues and covered under recalls. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2022

126000 mi
Hybrid inverter failed (yellow not red triangle), covered by Toyota warranty extension 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Aug 2015 - Nov 2017
Sep 2017

95000 mi
Hybrid engine was not working. They changed the static inverter. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2018
Jun 2016

63000 mi

US $800
A slight knock could be heard when turning, especially if turning in bumpy conditions. If turning under speed, a slight clicking sound was heard. Upper control arm bushing wore out early requiring a replacement. 
Feb 2017

73500 mi
A slight knock could be heard when turning, especially if turning in bumpy conditions. If turning under speed, a slight clicking sound was heard. Upper control arm bushing wore out early requiring a replacement. This is the 2nd time for the same problem, at the same shop. We were told again that they could not reproduce the issue. Will return when time permits to take technicians for a test drive. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2015 - Sep 2018
Mar 2016

32000 mi
Timing cover oil leak. Seals were replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Feb 2012 - Feb 2014
Feb 2013

23000 mi
system displays an KEY NOT FOUND error when rear hatch is lifted while car is running. Opted to live with it until dealer updates software. system displays an KEY NOT FOUND error when rear hatch is lifted while car is running. Opted to live with it until dealer updates software. 
Mar 2013

25000 mi
Front power outlet stopped working. Will wait until next Dealer-paid oil change to repair. 
Apr 2013

25500 mi
There was a short in a wire relating to the auxillary power plug-in. The dealer believed that their leather installer had improperly put the console back together when finishing. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jul 2015 - Apr 2021
Mar 2018

98000 mi

US $15
The Car is Burning Excessive Oil. About 3.5 quarts in 10000 miles. Apparently a common issue on a Toyota Prius (2010-2015). Interesting thing is it's not burning enough oil to do the "repair". According to the Toyota TSB on the issue the car needs to burn more then 1 quart in 1000 miles. The repair is to replace the pistons and rings which is not trivial, and rather expensive. I will do an oil analysis and see if I have excessive metal. And if not switch oil to a 0w-30 or 0w-40. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Feb 2015 - Dec 2018
Dec 2018

161000 mi

US $45
Replaced hatch lift struts 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
May 2012 - Jun 2022
Oct 2016

61500 mi

US $50
Passenger side windshield wiper stopped working. 
Jul 2021

100000 mi

US $200
Replaced headlights. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Sep 2018
May 2017

90000 mi

US $40
Replaced PCV valve 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
Nov 2017

76000 mi

US $35
Rear view mirror fell off windshield. Dealer attempted to re-glue it back on, and it fell off again without two weeks. Rear view mirror fell off windshield again 2 weeks after previous repair attempt. This time the dealer called in a specialty glass company to properly prep the windshield to reglue the mirror back on. 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
May 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

121000 mi

US $30
replaced headlight bulbs 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2022
May 2016

50000 mi
DC-DC converter warranty repair 
Mar 2018

73550 mi

US $50
Passenger side headlight and parking light was off. After parking bulb changed the headlight started to work. So the set of bulbs are in storage, Also changed the high-beam by error but let it in so I have a spare :-) 
Jun 2022

103000 mi

US $160
There were a few times the car would not allow to switch to drive, all warning lights were on ... after shut down and restart (sometime once ) everything was normal and a few days later this happened again. Shop couldn't find anything and since then it has NOT reoccurred. Noticed a metallic clicking noise somewhere in the mid section of the engine bay ... turns out the heatshild of the first catalytic converter broke off. Toyota Dealership found the issue but they do not "repair" but replace the whole exhaust section for $2700. So I declined that and it was temporary fix with mechanical wires. and they said not critical. Later the heatshield was removed hopefully not causing more trouble. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

77000 mi

US $4
Abs dashboard light came on as well as the tire pressure light. Added brake fluid. All dash lights are now normal 
Toyota Prius in Malaysia
Jan 2014 - Jan 2022
Sep 2014

16740 mi

$300
Fixed dashboard and rear boot rattling. Tighten steering column. Replaced manifold and fuel injector. 
Feb 2015

24240 mi
Steering column assembly knocking noise when turning. 
May 2015

27660 mi
Lazy to report the problem due to time constrain. Will report at the next service. 
Feb 2016

38180 mi
Replace EGR Windscreen inner layer star shape Fume smell when accelerating. Center console rattling noise Replaced steering rack Replaced seat track Front and back bumper discoloration 
Apr 2016

36580 mi
Replaced rear boot weather strip 
Jun 2016

42160 mi
Steering rod rattling noise 
Oct 2016

49160 mi
Engine tapping noise. Performed fuel ignition decarbonize 4 times. Readjust, tighten steering rod Rear LH passenger door rattling noise Replace HV battery. OBD2 error code: P0A80 
Jan 2022

110980 mi
Engine oil leaking and suspect of piston ring issues. Manifold, throttle body serviced. Recommended by dealer to replace with semi-sync oil and monitor the leakage. 

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2011 Toyota Prius

Engine not specified

Toyota Prius in South Carolina, United States
Oct 2017 - Nov 2017
Nov 2017

120000 mi
Dealer replaced broken tire pressure sensor. 

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2011 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

89000 mi

US $30
Replaced special fastener in center brake light lens. (Missing?) Replaced passenger side map light lens cover (tabs that hold it in place were broken) 
Jan 2018

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). 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2022
Apr 2012

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. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Apr 2014
Nov 2012

12500 mi
TSB for clicking sound over Botts Dots and tar strips. Fix was to lubricate caliper pins and install a washer. Problem was cosmetic, did not affect function or safety of vehicle. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015

55300 mi
Low tire pressure warning light remains on even when tires are properly inflated. 
Dec 2017

79000 mi
Replaced CD player 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2011 - Jul 2018
Jan 2012

5000 mi
Rough start after cold soak per TSB 
Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Jan 2012 - Mar 2013
Nov 2012

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. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Sep 2015 - Sep 2018
Nov 2016

103000 mi

US $200
Needed new 12V battery two low beam headlight bulbs 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Jan 2012

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. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2018
Jun 2015

48000 mi

US $180
Air conditioning wasn't blowing adequately cooled air, Problem since new, I should have reported within the warranty period. 
Dec 2017

93000 mi

US $5
Front running light bulb in left headlight 
Toyota Prius in South Carolina, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017

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. 
Oct 2018

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.  
Feb 2019

96409 mi
Unclog water drain passage through right taillight, which caused leak into interior 
Mar 2020

109400 mi

US $90
Replace both deteriorated window strip seal strips on right side 
Mar 2021

117313 mi

US $1
Tie up sagging left end of rear bumper cover 
May 2021

118086 mi

US $2
Cleaned carbon clogging of intake manifold. No symptoms yet, but a known issue with this generation. Best to periodically clean it before a problem can develop. Some people on Priuschat.com and elsewhere feel confident that clogging of the cooler and/or manifold passages is the primary cause of the depressingly frequent head-gasket failures in high-mileage 3rd-generation Prii.  
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jul 2011 - Dec 2016
Mar 2014

43000 mi

US $288
While driving on US80, my driver's side window suddenly shattered. I took it to a a nearby Toyota dealer. They contacted a auto glass company and were able to replace the window. I rented a car and continued my journey. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2012 - Mar 2019
Nov 2012

21800 mi
Center console rattling Glove box damper fell off Underhood weatherstrip torn 
Dec 2012

24000 mi
Driver's door creaking noise. Underhood weatherstrip replaced 
May 2013

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) Ultrasonic welds on tailgate interior panel failed - Replace rear hatch interior panel - Defective 
Jul 2013

36800 mi

US $43
Replace burned out headlamp bulbs. At 65,000 miles, I have one original bulb existing on the exterior of my Prius. Toyota likes to use these subminature 5W bulbs everywhere that have shorter life than full-sized bulbs in other cars.  
Dec 2013

56000 mi

US $70
Replace burned out headlamp bulbs 
Feb 2014

62000 mi

US $60
Replace blown out headlamps again. This vehicle obviously has a poorly regulated power supply where its electrical system suffers voltage spikes on start-up that result in infant mortality for bulbs. Note that I always drive with my headlights on. 
May 2014

73000 mi

US $45
Replace burned out headlamps again. Dealer found a TSB for the headlight wiring harness after I complained, was supposed to order a part, but I haven't heard back from them. 
Oct 2014

90800 mi

US $38
Replace burned out headlamp bulbs - yet again. And I got halogens this time to avoid the frequent HID bulb replacements of my 2006 Prius. Toyota won't pay to upgrade the undersized wiring harness once the car is out of warranty. 
Feb 2015

100000 mi
Replace burned out headlamp bulbs - set #7. Toyota TSB outlines 3 hour repair to upgrade gauge of wires in headlamp wiring harness. 
Aug 2015

120000 mi

US $766
Driver side front door panel replaced due to failed heat stake welds holding armrest 
Oct 2015

124200 mi

US $872
Replaced leaking axle seal 
Jul 2018

219000 mi

US $160
Replaced mass airflow sensor - rough idle, reduced fuel economy, CEL 
Oct 2018

228000 mi

US $3800
Leaking head gasket 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2011 - Mar 2019
Jan 2018

76000 mi
Excessive road noise diagnosed coming worn tires. 
Mar 2019

94500 mi

US $50
regular maintenance 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Feb 2011 - Jan 2022
Feb 2012

8000 mi
extremely retarded valve timing. replaced camshaft oil control valve 
Sep 2017

65000 mi
Timing chain cover seals leaking. Repaired under extended warranty. Replaced related seals and gaskets. 
Toyota Prius in Oklahoma, United States
Jan 2012 - Mar 2016
Mar 2013

13000 mi
radio lcd display was faulty, replaced under warranty 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Jan 2012 - Mar 2017
May 2013

21000 mi
Rear wiper malfunctioned and was not operating properly. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016

56000 mi

US $20
I should have checked it before the state inspection but I didn't. Dealer said I had a front left blinker bulb out. 
Dec 2021

84000 mi

US $60
Heat shield had come loose and was rattling quite a bit. Mechanic removed it because it isn't strictly needed. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Oct 2011 - Dec 2013
Oct 2013

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 
Toyota Prius in Utah, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2014
Feb 2013

36500 mi
Armrest on driver door was falling into door. Replaced complete door trim. 
Toyota Prius in Malaysia
Aug 2011 - Mar 2014
Dec 2011

8680 mi
Rattling noise for steering shaft,  driver's door rattling noise, spoiler rattling noise 
Mar 2012

13020 mi

$90
Replaced steering column shaft - design fault. Fixed rattling noises - dashboard, center console. 
Aug 2012

21040 mi
Spoiler rattling noises-Partially fixed.  Accelerate and smell went into cabin-Not fixed. FL suspension link noise-Replaced. Center console cover noises-Awaiting parts. 
Nov 2012

25420 mi

$180
Noise heard when go over bump 
Apr 2013

32020 mi

$489
Thud felt when turning 
Jun 2013

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. 
Oct 2013

36860 mi
EPS replace. Problem resurface again--small amount of free play when turning. Smell coming from engine bay. Fixed by replacing sponge at engine bay. RF suspension replaced due to noise. 
Dec 2013

40300 mi
Timing chain knocking to engine body during cold start 
Mar 2014

41540 mi
EPS never fixed. Engine metal knocking during cold start. Replaced fuel injector and manifold. Problem still occured. Root cause was carbon deposit on fuel injector causing the morning cold start knocking. Needed special coated fuel injector. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Jul 2011 - Dec 2014
Mar 2012

20000 mi
Cold start (below 40F) runs rough with a loud knock. Occurred about 8 times during the winter. Found a TSB that described my problem exactly. Dealer did not find any error codes. Not sure if repair fixed the problem. 
Nov 2013

73000 mi
Transaxle was leaking oil. A spring on the damper between engine an transaxle came loose which punched a hole in the transaxle this was the leak. Bill would have been $5,100 if extended warranty didn't cover it. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013

32000 mi
Passenger side mirror paint started to crack. 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2011 - Feb 2018
Aug 2014

68700 mi

US $540
Failed front passenger side wheel bearing. This lead to very load road noise. Entire hub needed to be replaced. Toyota parts used. Mechanic was able to replace hub on car so no alignment needed. 
Mar 2017

113000 mi

US $470
Passenger side rear wheel bearing replaced 
Jan 2018

127000 mi

US $800
Wheel speed sensor failed. Unfortunately this is integrated into the wheel hub (which had already been replaced 1-2 years earlier because of wheel bearing failure). The entire wheel hub needed to be replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Mar 2022

37000 mi

US $220
the battery that was about one year old totally drained .Towed to dealer ,nothing was wrong recharged and went home.Same event a week later with similar resuts.third-time new battery installed.Told to charge it with battery mantainer.So far it is good.Still don't know the cause 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2011 - Feb 2018
Jul 2011

5000 mi
Rattling sound driving over bumps and potholes. 
Nov 2011

10800 mi
T-SB-0136-11 Installed rubber bushing. 
Nov 2012

26400 mi
While braking and hitting a bump or pothole vehicle serges forward 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Jul 2014 - Mar 2017
Oct 2016

70300 mi

US $40
Rear bumper sagging. I bought the brackets and replaced. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Aug 2014 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022

62000 mi

US $220
Replaced battery 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2011 - Dec 2016
Apr 2012

4000 mi
Oil warning light directing me to take the car to the dealer where I bought it. Nav system would not accept addresses or phone numbers 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Feb 2012 - Aug 2019
Jan 2018

181000 mi

US $16
Replaced driver side low beam headlight. 
Feb 2018

187000 mi

US $200
Replaced 12V battery. 
Toyota Prius in Louisiana, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2021
Jun 2017

107000 mi

US $15
Tire replaced and rotated 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2022
Jan 2021

106000 mi
The car went into limp mode. Had it towed. Discovered it was the inverter which was covered under extended warranty! 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2012 - Jan 2018
Jan 2017

63500 mi
leaking oil seal 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2016
Sep 2014

27000 mi
The AC is not cold enough especially when long period of time exposed under the sun on a hot day. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

120000 mi

US $2200
A known problem for this generation of Prius failed: the brake booster and accumulator system. Unfortunately this happened less than a year after it would have been eligible for a free repair from the dealer! 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2022
Jul 2016

83500 mi

US $2404
AC compressor failed and replace. 
Jun 2018

114000 mi
Wiring harness recall received December, 2017. Right front headlamp went out in February, 2018. Dealership replaced headlamp in February, 2018, and they ordered wiring harness then. June, 2018, was notified by dealership that parts were in. On 6/27/18 dealership replaced wiring harness (they say) with "Headlamp Repair Kit." 2011 Prius IV in shop for the better part of the day with the replacement and other routine maintenance issues. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

158000 mi

US $224
engine check light revealed replace mass air flow sensor 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Oct 2017 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018

121000 mi

US $925
Replaced Fuel Pump 
Toyota Prius in Hawaii, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2022
May 2014

34000 mi

US $125
we felt the a/c system wasn't cooling properly they felt differently so waranty didn't cover I had to pay $125.00 not a happy camper! 
Dec 2017

89000 mi

US $135
Toyota paid cost to replace head lamps and harnesses under a warranty recall 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018

78000 mi
TPMS fault 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Jan 2016 - Mar 2021
Jun 2017

140300 mi

US $130
They replaced the underbody panel, the original one was loose and damaged beyond repair after dragging on the ground. Probably came loose while driving through puddles during a storm. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

30000 mi
Brake failure two times. Petal went to the stop with no brake. One resulted in repair of $4100. The second was witnessed by two other people. Both occurred at very low speed. Toyota's was the disgusting. Blamed it on driver error. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jan 2013 - Jul 2018
Mar 2018

67000 mi

US $130
Changed the car battery. Didn't drive the car for 3 weeks and the battery died. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017

170000 mi

US $300
Windshield wiper switch - wipers wouldn't go into high speed. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2021 - Aug 2022
Aug 2021

85000 mi

US $100
TPMS valve stem 
Mar 2022

91000 mi

US $300
Lean code on CEL. Replaced O2 sensors. Light came back on; Will investigate at annual inspection. 
Aug 2022

95000 mi

US $1540
Persistent lean fuel trims and P0171 code. Diagnosed as bad fuel injectors. Replaced all 4 fuel injectors with genuine Toyota, cleaned intake, back of valves, injector ports, EGR tube, replaced intake manifold gasket. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

71000 mi

US $32
Both low beam headlamps burned out at the same time. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

82000 mi

US $500
seal was leaking head gasket 
Jul 2017

90000 mi

US $110
headlight burned out I replaced both at same time 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2014
Dec 2013

66000 mi

US $3500
Stone came through opening in front and damaged inverter cooling radiator. Coolant was lost and inverter failed and was ruined. Cost was covered by road hazard insurance Note: Prius has no grill work in front opening to catch stones 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

120000 mi

US $650
The front right wheel bearing and hub required replacement 
Jun 2022

157000 mi

US $2000
Needed new front struts on both sides, plus rear bearings and brake job on one rear wheel after a caliper froze 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
May 2014 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014

42700 mi
Auxillary battery died 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018

111000 mi

US $120
Rear high mount brake light broke at the mounting screws. Replaced the unit. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Feb 2017 - Nov 2019
Jul 2017

150000 mi
Error code P0A94 DC-DC Converter sub-assembly. Looks like the part is around $2500. Covered by Toyota 15 year unlimited mileage warranty. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2022
May 2022

125000 mi

US $2500
Compressor failure. Had to be replaced 
Toyota Prius in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2022
Oct 2016

94000 mi

US $100
Oil leak. Engine had to be pulled to correct problem. 
Nov 2017

116000 mi
Replaced EGR Valve and gaskets 
Mar 2018

121600 mi

US $60
Check engine light was intermittent. Dealer said problem with EGR valve again - they needed to keep car for day or so to work on it so I had to reschedule. 
Sep 2018

131000 mi

US $985
Replaced EGR Cooler. 

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2010 Toyota Prius

Engine not specified

Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Apr 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

49000 mi

US $150
Liftback piston failure; replaced both liftback pistons. 

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2010 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Dec 2010 - Jul 2022
Jan 2012

48500 mi
Car would not start. Battery had gone bad. No warning. Dealer replaced with a new battery. Covered by warranty. 
Mar 2013

39000 mi
Replace inverter 
Feb 2014

43000 mi
Panel on the undercarriage below the engine was hanging down 
Mar 2015

54000 mi

US $40
Extension struts for hatchback failed. 
Sep 2015

58000 mi

US $250
Battery went dead without warning. 
Mar 2018

84000 mi

US $160
Interior liner to front passenger wheel well came undone and was damaged 
Jun 2018

86000 mi
Recall for bad headlamp 
Sep 2018

98000 mi

US $360
Shield under engine compartment was loose 
Jul 2022

130000 mi

US $8
Headlights covers cloudy. Cleaned with fine sandpaper and polish to clear headlights 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2009 - Feb 2018
Nov 2017

49000 mi

US $250
Tire pressure sensor replacement 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Aug 2010 - Oct 2016
Apr 2011

6000 mi
bad speaker 
Oct 2014

29300 mi

US $400
12 volt battery died, total car disabled and could not jump car. had to flatbed 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
May 2009 - Jan 2015
Sep 2014

65000 mi

US $250
Replaced 12v battery 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

91000 mi

US $300
A piece, like a pan, under the front of the car became disconnected and started dragging and had to be replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Sep 2009 - Jan 2022
Jul 2013

22300 mi

US $250
Replace starting battery, original lasted almost 4 years 
Toyota Prius in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2015 - Jul 2018
Aug 2016

71780 mi

C $250
Replace 12V Battery 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Nov 2013 - Jul 2021
Oct 2015

95000 mi

US $250
Stabilizer bars worn. Both were replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Thailand
Jun 2011 - May 2017
Apr 2012

12400 mi
The hatch door mis-aligned and caused constant rattle sounds. Realigned it by dealer. 
Jun 2012

14880 mi
Sounds of something loose and caused noise when drove over rough path 
Sep 2013

39060 mi
Lubricated the rack as it caused knocking sound when do sharp turns. Knock continues. 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. 
Jun 2014

54560 mi
motor on steering column loosen caused noise when turn or on bumpy road 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. 
Apr 2015

60760 mi
Traction battery capacity was reduced significantly 
Toyota Prius in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

49000 mi
noise from a/c 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Apr 2011 - May 2011
May 2011

3000 mi
Windshield Washer resevior would not hold water. Hole in tank. Sat and GPS and radio, CD system malfunctioned. Dealer replaced entire system. 
Toyota Prius in Kansas, United States
Mar 2010 - Sep 2016
Feb 2013

25000 mi

US $45
Checked battery and charging system found nothing wrong. 
Jun 2013

27000 mi

US $95
Right headlight bulb would not reinsert back into assembly 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2015 - Dec 2016
Nov 2015

62620 mi

C $250
12v rear battery replaced 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2012 - Feb 2013
May 2012

29600 mi
The oil trap door fell off. Toyota initially refused to pay for it, but I argued that it's not the fault of the owner (the oil is maintained by the dealer). They ultimately replaced the Oil Trap Door that would've cost $350. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2017
Jul 2012

31000 mi
iPod receptical plug intermittent, mostly not good cutting off music and/or voices. receptical in bottom of console problem but there are two different ones, iPod only and iPod plus USB. Mine was dual but they tried to replace with iPod 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Nov 2009 - Jan 2013
Jun 2012

41000 mi

US $288
Splash guard under the car and oil filter cover fell down and scraped on the interstate highway. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2009 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

128000 mi
replaced wiring for low beam headlights and low beam headlight bulbs under technical service bulletin 
Sep 2021

159000 mi

US $1500
replaced head gasket 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
Sep 2015

101000 mi
Transistors for power inverter burned out 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
May 2011

2000 mi
The small plastic tail in the back of the 2010 Prius was rattling. They readjusted. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2014 - Jan 2022
Dec 2016

100000 mi

US $50
Oil leak detected. Oil was leaking through the timing chain cover. Repaired under extended warranty. 
Apr 2017

107452 mi

US $200
Water pump failed. Part replaced with Aisin water pump. 
Jan 2022

175000 mi

US $150
EGR replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Great Britain
Nov 2013 - Aug 2019
Jul 2015

76000 mi

£100
Replaced 12v battery 
Aug 2015

76200 mi

£100
12v battery died. 
May 2016

81300 mi

£50
Excessive wear rear left wheel brake pads. Caused by sticking calliper. 
Jun 2017

96000 mi

£100
12v battery replaced 
Sep 2017

99000 mi

£50
Binding rear brakes, causing excessive wear on pads. Need to go to dealer to get this fixed 
Jul 2019

110000 mi

£400
Noisy and worn front near side wheel bearing 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2010 - May 2022
Jul 2011

5000 mi
We asked for the rear view mirror to be looked at because the mounting is loose. They didn't have time to do anything about it because we took the car in too close to closing time. 
Sep 2011

8000 mi
No sound from sound system. Power amplifier failure. Part ordered. When power lumbar support set toward its maximum, the support "binds" or "pops" when depressed (with the driver's lower back) as it travels inward. It is difficult to duplicate because it usually will not happen twice in a row. Inside rear view mirror was loose. Repair consisted of tightening a screw. Audio power amplifier replaced after parts ordered from previous repair trip. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2010 - Nov 2013
Jan 2012

36000 mi

US $50
auxilliary plugs for charging telephone or other electrical devices not working 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2018
Nov 2011

22100 mi
Drivers floor mat was a little loose. They secured it, free of charge. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

7000 mi
Rattle in the glove box. Dealer could not replicate. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Sep 2010 - Dec 2011
Oct 2010

100 mi
Recharge A/C with freon due to leak. Order replacement A/C hose. Recharge A/C with freon due to leak. Order replacement A/C hose. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Oct 2010 - Jul 2013
Jun 2012

87000 mi

US $50
Had to replace a blown fuse. None of the power outlets were working. 
Mar 2013

101000 mi

US $50
Had to replace fuses for the aux power outlets. 
Jul 2013

113000 mi
Fuses for the aux power outlets kept popping, dealer did not identify the underlying problem before we sold it. 
Toyota Prius in Nevada, United States
Feb 2018 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

110000 mi

US $270
replace the 12 V marine battery 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2018
Aug 2011

36000 mi
Dashboard Hybrid System Indicator display, which includes odometer and trip meters, became blurry from the inside. Part was ordered and replaced. 
Aug 2013

70000 mi
I had noticed some sounds and a feeling in the brake pedal for many months that were indicators of a brake problem. Over that time, I attempted to identify the cause with no luck. These 2 indicators stopped after the brake booster recall was performed. 
Nov 2014

93000 mi

US $420
Increasing vibration and noise observed over a few months. Determined the right rear wheel bearing was failing. Had it replaced at a local shop. 
Sep 2015

111000 mi

US $298
Rear shocks replaced 
May 2016

123200 mi

US $938
The AC system lost pressure. (I heard the system leak.) The leak was diagnosed and the part was replaced. 
Oct 2017

146000 mi

US $100
Check engine light came on. Engine idled very rough, especially when cold. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2015 - Feb 2016
Nov 2015

72400 mi
REPLACED TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER O-RING, WHICH WAS BEGINNING TO SEEP OIL BELOW HEAD GASKET 
Toyota Prius in Alabama, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013

23000 mi
oil door sticking out. engine cover replaced per TSB. 
Sep 2013

29000 mi
rattle in dashboard 
Nov 2014

44000 mi

US $10
MPG went down. I inspected braked during tire rotation. 2 front slide pins were stuck, 1 near stuck. Uneven pad wear. The rear slide pins were OK, but even more abnormal pad wear. I suspect poor rear brake design and poor pin greasing. 
Sep 2015

69000 mi
intermittent failure of smart key. battery runs down quickly and needs to be replaced often. 
Dec 2017

92000 mi

US $10
Headlights bulb 
Toyota Prius in Nevada, United States
Sep 2016 - Oct 2016
Jul 2016

45000 mi

US $575
Warning light for hybrid system failure. Dealer said code was for Hybrid system cooling pump failure. 
Sep 2016

50000 mi

US $300
Water Pump Failure 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Aug 2010 - Jul 2022
Jun 2016

81000 mi

US $450
Rear Brakes. 
Jul 2017

95000 mi

US $280
Replaced the brakes that were not done last year. Front, I think. 
Jul 2022

132000 mi

US $670
rear right ball joint 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2017
Sep 2016

55000 mi

US $300
Rotors and slides seized from corrosion 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Feb 2011 - Sep 2012
Apr 2011

4500 mi
The headlight auto level was malfunctioning, headlights would go to a low position and stay there. This made visibility poor with normal lights. We had to use the High Beam headlights to see. Shop could not duplicate and did not repair. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2018
Sep 2011

20000 mi
Wire had come loose from dealer installed fog lights. Crimp loose wire to solve problem. 
Apr 2012

33300 mi
Dealer installed fog lights quit working. A relay connection (OEM part) for the fog lights had not been properly sealed when the dealer installed the fog lights. Water had gotten into the relay and caused a short. 
Jul 2014

85200 mi

US $45
Windshield washer hose cracked 
Jun 2015

102000 mi

US $70
Right Headlight and left marker light 
Mar 2016

122000 mi

US $225
Fuse block shorted. When car was new dealer installed foglights that stopped working. Short at fuse block was where dealer connected fog lights. 
Jun 2016

126000 mi

US $50
Hose came off window washer reservoir. 2nd time 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017

76000 mi

US $280
Replaced battery 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2022
Jul 2013

77300 mi

US $350
The car showed the key fob battery was dead. Went to the dealer and had battery replaced. 3 weeks later the car was showing the key fob battery was dead. Toyota replaced the battery a second time. Lasted 2 weeks. Had to replace the key fob. 
Jun 2017

165000 mi

US $50
The splash guard under the engine compartment was dragging on the ground and needed to be replaced. Local dealer wanted $200 for the new guard and $125 and hour to install. I did the work myself and purchased it from JCWhitney for $50. We have been plagued with issues with key fobs since we bought the car. I keep a handful of replacement batteries on hand at all times to change them out in our key fobs every few months. Dealer couldn't figure out why they go dead so fast and they charged $50 each time we visited them and all they would do is replaced the battery in the key fob. I've owned other Toyotas with the same key fobs and never had to replace the batteries. 
May 2021

202000 mi

US $100
Rear wheel bearings began to make noise and needed to be replaced. 
Toyota Prius in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2011 - Dec 2017
Dec 2013

25420 mi
bolt fell off that holds e brake cable on 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jul 2012 - May 2016
May 2015

75000 mi

US $156
2 year old car battery went dead leaving the vehicle undriveable 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2009 - Mar 2015
Sep 2012

43000 mi

US $423
New battery. 
Jun 2013

56000 mi

US $85
Headlights again 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016

68400 mi

US $480
start battery - not good in a car with "start/stop" - 7 years old- no warning 
Jun 2018

84000 mi

US $150
replace worn brakes 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2016

110000 mi

US $251
Engine battery replacement 
Dec 2017

150000 mi

US $150
Changed front brake pads and rotors 
Feb 2018

158000 mi

US $1658
Tune up and intake manifold change 
Toyota Prius in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2015 - Apr 2018
Apr 2016

69840 mi

C $165
Bad contact in wheel speed sensor created brake system alarm and required higher pedal pressure when braking. 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2013 - Dec 2016
Jun 2014

40000 mi

US $170
a brake caliper froze and caused excessive wear 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Jan 2012 - Mar 2015
Dec 2012

38000 mi

US $130
Tire stem connection to the tire pressure monitor box in front driver side wheel broke. This happened when air was being added to that tire. The tire lost all air and the spare tire had to be installed until the repair was accomplished. 
Jan 2015

45000 mi

US $80
One headlight and one parking light needed to be replaced 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Oct 2009 - Sep 2013
Jul 2013

12200 mi

US $200
Dead battery after leaving car idle for several weeks 
Toyota Prius in Louisiana, United States
May 2016 - Sep 2018
May 2017

102100 mi

US $80
The left rear wheel bearing was replaced at about 103,000. Also replaced all brake pads (another $50). 
Jan 2018

112000 mi

US $149
Car battery needed replacement. 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2022
Oct 2016

78000 mi

US $180
Cruise control switch replacement 
Mar 2017

80816 mi

US $279
Dealer read code for "failing water pump" and quoted $890 for the repair, which I declined. I ordered the OEM water pump from RockAuto.com - $252 plus overnight shipping. Repair required removal of air intake (6 bolts), draining coolant, and five bolts for the water pump. Two hours total, going slowly and carefully, with no previous experience with this engine. I guess I chose the wrong career - I didn't know my time was so valuable! (saved $300+ per hour) 
Toyota Prius in South Carolina, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

36000 mi

US $150
amplifier faulty pulled total dash and still repairing 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2018
Aug 2015

78300 mi

US $94
Driver side shock absorber failed - the seal busted. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Jun 2009 - Feb 2014
Dec 2009

10000 mi

US $130
Cargo net attachment hardware was being pulled by net. Clips attached with more firmly anchored replacement. problem resolved. 
Toyota Prius in Tennessee, United States
Oct 2013 - Sep 2018
Mar 2014

90000 mi
intake manifold changed under warranty 
Sep 2018

156000 mi

US $2500
steering motor replaced 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Oct 2013 - Mar 2019
Jan 2015

45300 mi
Car does not go into drive.  Navigation screen turns off suddenly. 
Apr 2017

78000 mi

US $350
Small rock got lodged in between rotor and caliper. Car was repaired at Toyota Dealership 
Toyota Prius in Great Britain
Jan 2017 - Jun 2021
May 2018

54000 mi

£100
Tapping noise when driving over small road bumps. Splines on lower steering shaft had worn. Replace lower steering shaft with a modifies part - it's a common fault on the Gen 2 Prius. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2018
Sep 2013

85000 mi

US $130
My wife took the car to not one but two shops,complaining of abnormal noise. First shop rotated and aligned tires. Second essentially said nothing was wrong with car. We are wondering if issues are with tires. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Aug 2013 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

74000 mi
Rattle/ticking noise from right fender area. 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Mar 2011 - Jan 2022
Feb 2017

47000 mi

US $150
Battery replaced. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2016 - Dec 2017
Jun 2017

151000 mi

US $250
Replaced right rear wheel bearing. 
Sep 2017

156000 mi

US $100
Right side door lock actuator. 
Oct 2017

156000 mi

US $150
Driver electric door lock not working. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2020
Jul 2017

78000 mi

US $140
Replaced battery. 
Feb 2018

84900 mi

US $400
Front brake pads. Change brake fluid 
Jan 2020

101000 mi

US $500
Replaced rear rotors and pads 
Toyota Prius in Victoria, Australia
Jun 2011 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014

130200 mi

A $140
12 V battery was replaced. 
Jul 2016

161180 mi

A $316
Code P0335 Drive shaft sensor 
Apr 2022

239940 mi

A $217
Car was staggering on take off. Dealer removed and cleaned injectors. 
Toyota Prius in Kansas, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2013

58000 mi

US $80
Power windows sometimes completely cease to work, switches on all doors fail to roll windows up/down. Replaced driver's master before I figured out it was a system-wide problem. Repair failed to change symptoms. 
Apr 2017

108000 mi

US $225
Finally had intermittent window issue diagnosed and corrected. Took quite some time. Mechanic found loose connection in wiring, said it was likely not assembled correctly at the factory. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Aug 2012 - Jan 2022
Oct 2012

19700 mi
Front of the dash had a distinct rattle, amplified over course asphalt. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2011 - Jun 2014
Sep 2013

30000 mi
Under body tray fell off after oil chance. It's a known issue, and was graciously replaced free of charge by the dealer. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Dec 2011 - Apr 2017
May 2012

24000 mi
Check engine light came on. Dealer installed software update. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2018
Nov 2012

43700 mi
Display has begun to blur - neither warranty nor extended warranty covered it. 
Jul 2016

99000 mi
Prius display is fogged up and unreadable 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Jun 2011 - Dec 2012
Jun 2012

13000 mi
Radio replaced 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2009 - May 2014
May 2014

80000 mi

US $70
Car sounds like a truck when starting up. Brought it to the dealer in Downey. Dealer refused to follow Toyota Service Bulletin explaining the problem. Told me it expired at end of April. So did NOTHING. 
Toyota Prius in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2017 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017

179000 mi

US $55
Low Beam Bulbs - Not failed/just dim 
Toyota Prius in Rhode Island, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015

82046 mi
Upper steering shaft replaced under cpo warranty. Was causing clunking noise and jerky motion. 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. 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. 
Sep 2016

92000 mi
Excessive noise while driving. Was diagnosed with feathered tires but no root cause for the problem was diagnosed 
May 2017

96000 mi
Hybrid/engine/brake warning light, limp mode, hybrid system not operational. Covered under tsb0036-16. Lots of inverter parts replaced, seems it's related to IPM intelligent power module. 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Aug 2011 - May 2017
Mar 2012

107000 mi
Hood latch wouldn't release. Dealer reported it came out of adjustment. Was adjusted and repaired. No charge. 
Sep 2012

129000 mi

US $8
Passenger side dome light lens broke. Bought part and replaced myself. 
Dec 2013

179000 mi

US $500
Engine set P003 code after rough start on cokd soak. Intake manifold and EGR gasket replaced per TSB. Asked for help on price due to TSB, declined due to miles on car. 
Feb 2016

259000 mi

US $150
Timing chain tensioner oil seal failure. Replaced seal. 
May 2017

305000 mi

US $99
Hybrid battery failure. Elected to not repair the car. Sold it and bought new. 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Aug 2011 - Jan 2013
Nov 2011

39000 mi
Audio system display and dash buttons malfunction. Display either blank or displaying strange symbols. Dash buttons only turn audio on and off, no matter what button is pushed. Steering wheel audio controls function normally. 
Jul 2012

59000 mi

US $55
Drivers side headlight bulb was burned out and had to be replaced. 
Aug 2012

60500 mi
Passenger side headlight burned out and had to be replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Jun 2015 - Dec 2016
Oct 2016

79300 mi

US $15
left front low beam light 
Dec 2016

81000 mi
Fuel mixture sensor (O2 sensor) 
Toyota Prius in Missouri, United States
Mar 2015 - Oct 2019
Aug 2015

145700 mi
Oil consumption of 1.5qt every 5,000 miles. Toyota states it's not a problem until consumption is 1 qt every 1500 miles. With oil change intervals of 10,000 miles I see this as an issue. Toyota will not repair under extended warranty. 
Feb 2019

228000 mi
Hybrid System power inverter failure. Toyota replaced the inverter under the 15 year / unlimited miles warranty extension for inverter. Very happy with Toyota for covering this repair on a car with over 228,000 miles. I plan to drive it for another 200k. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2010 - Oct 2019
May 2015

56000 mi

US $215
12 Volt starter battery failed. I include as all electric including hatch, were battery is located was non-functional. Had to lower back seats and crawl into trunk to replace battery. called Toyota, got NO help. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2017
Mar 2015

44000 mi
The dealer had repainted the bumpers and had done s poor job. 
Oct 2015

58000 mi
The air regulator flap mnalfunctioned The center console no longer locked which allowed the armrest over the console to move back and forth. Tire valve looses 10 psi per week. 
Sep 2016

90000 mi
The invertor for the hybrid electric motor failed. Third time for this vehicle. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2017
Aug 2012

26000 mi
SAT radio not able to connect, dealer replaced SAT antenna. 
Dec 2016

71000 mi

US $12
Had a rattle at low RMP, thought it was engine, it turned out to be a broken hood prop clip. The prop was laying on the engine and really giving a rattle at low RPM. Dealer replaced prop retaining clip. 
Toyota Prius in North Dakota, United States
Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018

210000 mi

US $200
Oil pump sensor was bleeding oil. They wanted 500-2000 at the local toyota dealer (corwin) got it done for $200. When I got it there was a problem with the rings the dealer said it wasn't covered that would cost 5000 they said. I've been using Lucas oil extender and having been burning as much oil 
Toyota Prius in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2013 - Jul 2019
Dec 2015

100000 mi

US $200
Rear wheel bearings gone bad. Replaced both rear hub assembly with Timken parts. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

114000 mi
Passenger side front door power lock actuator intermittent. Door would not lock / unlock with fob or central locking switch. Worked manually. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2016 - Feb 2022
Apr 2016

54700 mi

US $70
Front low headlight and parking light went out. 
Jul 2017

73000 mi

US $1100
A/C Compressor needed to be replaced. 
Apr 2018

82000 mi

US $1300
Replaced rusted rotors and stuck brake caliper. 
May 2018

83000 mi

US $235
Front passenger inner wheel liner Replaced. $104 for the part $114 for labor 1 hour work East Madison Toyota 
Sep 2021

108000 mi

US $1410
I came in with "rattling" when accelerating. Most often occurred when accelerating uphill. They diagnosed and recommended Brake pads, rotors, drums, and hydraulic lines to be replaced. This didn't fix the issue, but brakes felt better, and I don't feel like there's as much slippage after. 
Oct 2021

109000 mi

US $150
Oil was very low. Needed to get it towed and topped up. Confirmed that there is a leak, possibly in the engine block. They recommended replacing the gasket, but it would cost thousands. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jan 2012 - Jun 2018
Feb 2013

34500 mi

US $5
Issues with iPod connection. Detailed in dealer TSB and covered under extended warranty. Bottom gravel shield came loose. Initial quote of $400, but dealer agreed to cover as oil change was done a few weeks before by this dealer. Good customer experience. 
Sep 2015

52000 mi
Nav system display stopped responding. It was replaced. 
Dec 2015

52000 mi

US $310
Battery needed to be rplaced. 
Toyota Prius in Kansas, United States
Nov 2013 - Jun 2018
May 2015

290000 mi

US $1700
Blown head gasket 
Nov 2015

350000 mi

US $205
Engine overheat at high power only. Replaced Electric engine water pump. 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015

71000 mi

US $325
Replaced the driver door lock assembly (PN 69040-47060) because it would no longer lock the car from an electrical signal (fob, door handle, or lock button on door). 
Feb 2018

98700 mi

US $203
Car failed to turn on (go to READY mode) when I pushed the start button. Dashboard lights were dim or non-existent. Happened twice over the course of a few days. Battery was 8 years old. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2015 - Aug 2022
Dec 2016

77000 mi

US $202
Brake piston stuck and damaged a rear rotor. Lubricated piston and replaced both rear rotors 
Aug 2022

127000 mi

US $300
Warped and scored rotors replaced. TPS sensor bad, replaced Charcoal canister error, replaced, error came back. 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Feb 2020 - Feb 2021
Jun 2020

218 mi

US $50
Knocking on startup, misfire, replaced Spark plugs none a [another attempt to repair knocking on startup] 
Aug 2020

220000 mi

US $100
Knocking on starkup, misfires, rough running. Replaced Coils Packs and cleaned ERG cooler, EGR, and related piping. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2022
Apr 2014

141500 mi
Replaced all struts, shocks and sway bars. Worn out shocks caused premature wear of rear tires, that were also replaced (tire cost not included in this report). Issue discovered because of excessive road noise. 
Oct 2015

201500 mi

US $21
One headlight bulb went off one day, and the other the next day (not too bad after 200k miles). 
Jul 2016

230300 mi

US $160
Oil leaking from timing chain tensioner. Replaced timing chain tensioner and re-sealed (had to leave car overnight at the dealer to allow time for the sealant to cure. Free loaner car. 
Jun 2017

267000 mi

US $594
EGR valve and heat exchanger were plugged with oil deposits. Dealer replaced EGR valve and attempted cleaning the EGR heat exchanger with solvent, but eventually had to replace it. 
Jun 2018

301000 mi

US $996
Replaced both front and rear left side wheel bearings. 
May 2022

318000 mi

US $2818
ABS/Traction control ECU fault: hazard lights blinking, TCS/ABS/Cruise Control not working. Replaced ABS/Traction Control module and one wheel speed sensor. Replaced rear right wheel bearing. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jul 2009 - Aug 2017
Sep 2016

63000 mi
Loose connection in front fixed without charge 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Mar 2016
Nov 2014

101600 mi

US $560
Bearing was damaged causing loud noises with the transmission 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Jun 2009 - Jan 2011
Apr 2010

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. 
Aug 2010

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. 
Sep 2010

25000 mi

US $8
Undercarriage clips to oil pan and filter came off, probably b/c the clips are cheap plastic or the dealer broke them on the last oil change. I was charged for the clips but not labor. Had to go back a second day-they had to order clips. 
Dec 2010

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. 
Toyota Prius in Alaska, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2022
Mar 2012

31000 mi
Engine under cover defective. 
Sep 2014

59000 mi

US $386
Both rear wheel bearing hubs were worn and making a terrible racket and were replaced. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2022
Sep 2013

36000 mi
Wheel Bearing failure - Drivers side 
Jan 2017

12700 mi

US $98
Exhaust rattling. 3 Welded piped brackets near catalytic converts cracked and fell off making it rattle. Told to have it fixed somewhere else as dealer can only replace entire exhaust system for $2300. 
Mar 2018

68000 mi
Recall in headlamp wiring harness. Replaced harness and headlamp bulbs 
Feb 2019

75000 mi

US $980
ABS Sensors failed - replaced rear sensors and harness. Brake warning light on with warning triangle until replaced. 
Jan 2022

91000 mi

US $30
Catalytic Converter bracket weld came loose making a exhaust rattle. Secured with a coat hanger 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2022
Jan 2012

44200 mi
Battery replaced; died under warranty 
Aug 2016

46000 mi

US $626
Wheel bearing busted--replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Jun 2009 - Mar 2016
Mar 2010

8000 mi
The climate control display was cloudy/blurry and was replaced with a much more clear screen. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jul 2009 - Sep 2018
Sep 2013

16000 mi
They changed the pump. It has resulted in increasing noise when braking, but the car no longer lurches forward when braking. Returned for a 2 hour visit follow up where the dealer said it was safe. Repair took 4hrs. Not happy. 
Nov 2013

17000 mi
The plastic part that covers the oil pan became loose. The dealer had tied part of it on with ligatures, so the loose part dragged on the road. It was damaged and had to be fully replaced. 
Feb 2015

23300 mi

US $337
the 12 volt battery needed to be replaced 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2022
Dec 2009

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. 
Mar 2012

23000 mi
engine splash guard had come loose and was hanging. Dealer resecured it. 
Aug 2012

24600 mi

US $312
12 volt battery died 
May 2013

31000 mi

US $300
bottom windscreen came loose, had to be replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009

2000 mi
had the dealer change the auto-off headlights from 30 seconds to 0 seconds. 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2014
Oct 2009

17000 mi
Navigation system frequently displays 'no navigation dvd:insert disc', although disc has never been removed by me. Dealer stated that they removed smudges on disc, but if it recurs, they would replace navi system. 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. 
Mar 2010

27000 mi
Navigation system stops seeing disc. 
Nov 2011

71000 mi
Window switch replaced, as the auto-up/auto down function was broken. 
Jun 2012

82000 mi
Replaced VVTI Gear for $2800 (Extended Warranty covered 100%). But noticed large amount of carbon deposits. My mileage has dropped to 32mpg from my previous average of 55-58. 
Feb 2014

126000 mi

US $200
Hybrid battery died. $11k to repair. I was out of warranty but Toyota stepped up and paid all but 2900 of it as a courtesy gesture after I bitched to corp for a few days. 
Toyota Prius in Connecticut, United States
Jun 2009 - Jul 2022
Mar 2010

15000 mi
CD player skipped frequently. Replaced entire head unit. 
Jan 2022

125000 mi

US $600
Wheel bearings 
Apr 2022

127000 mi

US $500
[brakes] 
Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2022
Aug 2013

97100 mi
Re call on brake programming 
May 2014

117000 mi

US $200
Replace auxiliary battery. 
Jul 2015

140000 mi

US $890
Caliper stuck, rotor worn, replace rotors on axle, replace caliper 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2011 - Sep 2018
Feb 2015

78000 mi

US $560
passenger side rear wheel bearing started to fail 
Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

31700 mi
Both front seat cushions were loose in the front, nearest floorboard. Seats were pulled out of car, and fixed. 
Toyota Prius in Saskatchewan, Canada
Jun 2009 - Dec 2020
Sep 2011

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. 
Mar 2012

25420 mi
Hatch struts did not keep rear hatch open. Struts replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2013

31620 mi

C $340
12 volt starter battery had failed cell and needed to be replaced. 
Feb 2015

48360 mi

C $180
Intake manifold replacement (vehicle failed to start in cold weather) 
Aug 2015

53060 mi
Hybrid system (check hybrid system error came on). Dealer could not localize problem. Possibilities included the battery fan and high humidity in the battery compartment. No repairs made and problem has not recurred. 
Dec 2016

65720 mi

C $600
Diagnose Check engine light. O2 sensor indicated, and replacement recommended. Check engine light has not recurred, so have not replaced sensor. Replace O2 sensor 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jul 2010 - Jul 2017
Feb 2011

21000 mi
Lower hatch glass tick noise fixed with additional insulation placed between glass and hatch panel. 
Jul 2011

27000 mi
XM signal is weak/no signal. Cause: unknown codes retrieved from navigation unit. Solution: Toyota submitted tech case for diagnosis -awaiting reply from tech. 
Feb 2015

87000 mi
Cylinder 3 misfire. Dealer cleared code and it did not come back on. Engine, battery and system checked out OK. 
Mar 2016

109000 mi

US $72
Engine light flashed, car fails to start on occasion. Dealership found no code stored and no issue. 12V Battery tested ok. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

132000 mi
This was a recall to remedy a sticking EGR valve. My car didn't fail the test, but the shop was kind enough to do the upgrade anyway since I had heard the sound once or twice in the past. 
Jan 2018

146000 mi

US $54
The oil pressure sending unit was leaking oil. It was enough oil that I was fortunate enough to see oil drops on my driveway when I got home. The issue must have started that day as there was very little oil missing (as noted by the oil level on the dipstick.) The part was purchased immediately and installed after by me. Luckily it was pretty straightforward and I had the tools and time. 
Jun 2018

150000 mi

US $10
The windshield washer was not spraying very well on the passenger side. I tried to blow out the sprayer with compressed air after soaking in vinegar. This didn't work. I then replaced the check valve (Y-shape) and that did the trick. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

46000 mi
CEL came on, Toyota replaced a sensor under extended warranty (some sensor related to the cooling system).  They also replaced the auxiliary audio harness under a TSB at the same time. 
Feb 2009

51000 mi
Right rear passenger window motor was replaced under extended warranty due to it making a unusual noise (it did still work and perform fine, just a noise issue). 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Aug 2009 - Feb 2014
Nov 2009

10000 mi
interior is full of rattles, plastic pieces all rub together and squeak and rattle everytime I drive the car brake pedal has to be pushed down way too far before the cruise control will cancel, dealer refuses to adjust it because they say if they do the brake light might come on too soon. I have owned and driven too many cars with CC to believe that. intermittent loss of braking at low speed over rough roads. occasionally brakes fail for about 1 second when braking on rough surfaces at speeds below 15 MPH 
Dec 2011

54000 mi
Engine under cover broke before 36k, common problem with 2010 Prius. Broke before TSB 0032-11 came out, which calls for replacement of defective cover with new type. Toyota refused to cover since I'm now at 54k. 
Jan 2012

56000 mi
Motor mount replaced under T-SB-0204-11 to fix vibration. The new motor mount seems to have made things worse instead of better. Gas struts that hold the hatch open quit working when weather was cold causing me to bump my head on the hatch. Both struts replaced. 
Jun 2013

81000 mi
Both rear wheel bearings noisy, Toyota extended warranty paid for one, the other side is still noisy. Rt rear hub & bearing assembly replaced. Service manager wanted to do both sides but Toyota people said left side wasn't noisy enough yet. 
Feb 2014

83000 mi
The new motor mount actually made the vibration a little worse, but never tried to get it fixed because the new mount was the fix. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2018
Nov 2010

20000 mi
Moisture condensation on instrument panel multi-function display. Dealer removed instrument panel, disassembled, cleaned and re-assembled.  Driver's door armrest separated from interior door trim. Dealer sent to automotive interior shop to be re-attached. 
Jul 2011

32000 mi
Driver's door interior trim replaced due to separation between arm rest insert and main door interior trim. 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Oct 2016 - Jan 2019
Jun 2018

74000 mi

US $478
we were getting our vehicle ready for state inspection. 
Toyota Prius in Netherlands
Sep 2013 - Jul 2022
Oct 2021

151900 mi

€500
Condensor climate control replaced 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Jun 2016 - Feb 2020
Nov 2017

135000 mi

US $550
Installed a set of snow tires. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Jul 2009 - Sep 2016
Apr 2011

30700 mi
Cruise control failed to engage. Couldn't fix. 
May 2015

90100 mi

US $150
Replaced the 12v battery. 
Sep 2016

107000 mi
The cruise control problem was intermittent and continued to fail randomly. It was never fixed. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Jun 2009 - Mar 2013
Aug 2011

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).  
Nov 2012

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. 
Toyota Prius in Alaska, United States
Jul 2009 - Oct 2010
Dec 2009

4000 mi
check engine light at odo 3700. read code #0304. no record of that code (factory had no record of that code) could not duplicate. no driveability issue. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2009 - Nov 2016
Jun 2010

22000 mi
radio would not play CDs. dealer replaced head in dash. problem solved 
Sep 2015

155000 mi

US $465
Heard a loud roaring sound above 35 mph. Replaced left rear hub and bearing assembly. 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2022
Aug 2009

1000 mi
Bad relay causing parking lock failure warning message intermittently. Lock did not actually fail. Relay was replaced by the dealer. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
May 2009 - Dec 2012
Apr 2012

31800 mi
Rear end alignment was off. There are no known adjustment for rear alignment. Dealer recommend body shop for fix. Dealer watching rear alignment If it gets worst then the car will be taken to a body shop for repairs. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
May 2009 - Sep 2013
Jul 2013

32300 mi
Water pump Emissions valve 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2022
Jun 2019

168000 mi

US $896
Replaced front / rear rotors and breaks. 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Jan 2010 - Mar 2016
Nov 2014

61000 mi

US $1000
Burned out headlight bulb turned into a complete replacement of the wiring harness for both headlights. First dealer tried a scam. Second dealer repaired the problem.One headlight lens damaged. Ex. Warrenty paid $600.00, I paid $400.00. 
Toyota Prius in Israel
Apr 2010 - Jun 2022
Feb 2015

57040 mi
Hybrid battery needed changing - was changed for free under extended guarentee 
Feb 2016

67580 mi
Replaced 12 volt battery 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021

165 mi

US $800
EGR, intake cleaning. Oil catch can, transmission service. Preventative maintenance. The 2010 Prius has head gasket issues usually caused by clogged EGR system. 
Toyota Prius in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2017 - Sep 2018
May 2018

67580 mi

C $800
Hatch door hydraulic opener 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2009 - Jul 2022
Sep 2013

60000 mi

US $400
XM antenna amplifier went out. Local family owned Toyota/Honda shop replaced XM antenna assembly. 
Jan 2018

121000 mi
Toyota installed electrical surge protector for headlights. The headlights kept burning out. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2013 - Aug 2019
Jan 2015

US $35
Replaced headlights. 
Jun 2015

142000 mi

US $300
Oil Filter Cover broken. Apparently tightened too much during previous oil change. Lug nut broken. Apparently tightened too much during last rotation. 
Jan 2017

137500 mi

US $15
Headlight replaced 
Nov 2017

202000 mi
Engine skipping. Unknown problem. No issue found by rapair shop. Went away before picking up from shop. 
Jan 2018

207000 mi

US $20
Left high beam headlight 
Feb 2018

213000 mi

US $20
Left lowbeam headlight replaced. 
May 2018

215000 mi

US $200
Unable to start engine. Vehicle powered on, but without ready light. Removed battery and tested. 1 Cell was bad. Replaced battery. 
Jun 2019

240000 mi

US $270
Car has started rough intermittently with no warning lights for about a year. Engine light came on, code for Cylinder 4 ignition coil. Replaced. 
Aug 2019

242000 mi
After previous attempted repair, engine continued starting rough. Engine light came on. Took back to shop and codes showed for Cylinder 3 and 2 ignition coils. Cylinder 3 coil replaced. Was sent home over the weekend. Engine light and rough start returned. Returned to shop where it was determined cylinder 2 has a leak allowing coolant to settle in cylinder when vehicle is off. Exact location not determined. Due to age of vehicle, engine replacement recommended. Decided not to complete repair due to cost. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

83000 mi
Recall for headlights burning out too frequently, which was a problem our car definitely experienced. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Sep 2015

150000 mi

US $2600
Triangle of death error message up. Barely could drive it. The spark plugs were so bad they were surprised I drove it to the shop 
Toyota Prius in Louisiana, United States
Aug 2016 - Nov 2023
Nov 2023

95000 mi

US $4200
Hybrid converter 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
May 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

138000 mi

US $2600
Major oil leak. 
Toyota Prius in Alabama, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016

128000 mi

US $2286
Replaced inverter 
Toyota Prius in Arkansas, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017

139000 mi

US $1500
Excessive oil use starting at 135000 miles. $1500-$2000 quote to repair. Currently 1qt every 1200 miles. Decided not to repair. 
Toyota Prius in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2014 - Sep 2016
Mar 2014

65720 mi

C $1750
Started losing oil last August. Checked over, compression test to confirm. Put in new block. Freak thing and not normal at all. Probably should have changed oil more often than every 10000 km. 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Jul 2014 - Jul 2016
Dec 2014

147000 mi

US $850
Fuel problem. EGR valve clogged. No reason this car should have an EGR valve. 
Jul 2016

222000 mi

US $797
Some kind of rod. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

160000 mi

US $760
EGR Valve replacement. Part $365.Labor $471. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2015 - Oct 2021
Jan 2018

92000 mi

US $12
Headlight bulb 
Apr 2018

96000 mi

US $120
replaced brake pads 
Aug 2021

143000 mi

US $120
replaced both front wheel bearings 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Jun 2010 - Jan 2012
Jul 2011

25000 mi

US $10
3 plastic pins that hold plastic cover over oil pan needed replacement. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2017
May 2016

114200 mi

US $300
Failed wheel bearing right rear 
Mar 2017

125000 mi
Headlamp change. 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
May 2009 - Aug 2015
Dec 2010

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. 
Nov 2011

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. 
Sep 2012

43000 mi
Gear selector sticking in R and B positions. Washer fluid takes several seconds to flow, draining back into tank. Wipers end up dry wiping before fluid arrives to nozzles. Did not occur when brand new. TPMS light on, indication is TPMS component failure. Dealer attempted repair by replacing damaged sensor, however light returned with same symptoms within 25 miles. When applying brakes before starting car, sometimes car will roll after shifting out of park unless brakes are released and reapplied. May be related to boost pump building pressure and timing of initial application. Power mirrors operate intermittently. TPMS Light repair attempt. Dealer suggests ScanGauge II is at fault (high polling interval). Dealer asked to run w/o SG plugged in for 72 hours to confirm DX. 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. 
Jul 2013

52700 mi
Loose trim on right rear door. 3rd repair Cold air leaking from floor vents while in face mode. Rattle behind glove box at ~1500RPM. HVAC Blower motor and c-clip behind A-pillar replaced. Hybrid system hesitation during extreme heat after parked for several hours (hot battery pack). Possible protection mode, but wanted to be sure. Dealer attempted reproduction, then told it was normal, and discouraged "battery mode use". 
Dec 2013

59000 mi
Left bulb burned out, replaced both with Phillips model that is 30% brighter. JDM (aftermarket) Premium Toyota horn high-note tone out of spec due to previous self-adjustment and my not using thread-lock. Adjusted tone, however not in the correct orientation, thus horn is still out of tune. 
Feb 2014

61600 mi

US $133
Squeak in right globebox/fender area Exterior window sweeps torn driver and passenger. 
Aug 2014

70000 mi
Hybrid system sluggish, not using battery power when battery hot. Battery gets hot easily. 
Jun 2015

82000 mi
Hybrid performance poor when battery is above 45°C. Battery easily heats to or above this temp during normal use. Car sluggish in this state and has poor fuel economy. 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. 
Aug 2015

82000 mi
Poor fuel economy when hybrid battery hot. Battery easily gets heated and takes a while to cool, partially due to heat soak, partially due to not cabin. 20% drop in FE. Rubber cover on emergency brake pedal falls off. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
May 2009 - Aug 2016
May 2010

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. 
Apr 2012

26300 mi
driver door - window motor replaced. Was making slight grinding noise when raising. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Feb 2011 - Feb 2013
Jul 2011

74000 mi
Tire gauge quit and needed to be replaced along with four tires. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
May 2010 - Jul 2022
Sep 2016

81000 mi

US $8
Oil level was low. No detectable leak. Repaired PCV valve and will need to bring car back in a month for them to look. Update: oil still a little low, but will just monitor for now. 
Toyota Prius in Missouri, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2022
Aug 2015

101000 mi

US $50
Broken spring inside the oil filter canister, I think. 
Aug 2017

138000 mi

US $580
Humming noise coming from front end at highway speeds. Driver's front wheel bearing replaced, but I'm not sure that it fixed the problem. 
Mar 2019

168000 mi
Reprogrammed the hybrid system 
Apr 2019

168000 mi

US $30
First brake pad replacement! Pads needed to be replaced on front and back. Front rotors were fine, but there was an odd wear pattern on the inside of one of the rear rotors, so I replaced them. Replaced sway bar links. They were in really bad shape, the boots had completely broken down. 4 bolts, easy job. The video on 1A auto walks you through the process. 
May 2019

169000 mi

US $400
Bad wheel bearing. Second front wheel bearing to fail on this vehicle. 
Nov 2021

182000 mi

US $120
Replaced battery 
Toyota Prius in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2010 - Jul 2018
Jun 2016

117000 mi

US $203
Replace oil pan gasket 
Jul 2018

157000 mi

US $55
Headlight wiring harness replaced. Bracket supporting the bumper on the side of the car broke causing the bumper to hang down and flop. 
Toyota Prius in Utah, United States
Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015

97000 mi

US $150
The traction control light was on and the hill start assist did not work. Dealer reset the light and system now works. No parts were replaced. 
Feb 2016

103600 mi

US $75
Replaced a headlight bulb. 
May 2016

109000 mi

US $1500
A/C wasn't working. Compressor needed to be replaced and re-mounted Wiring for headlight needed to be replaced. The previous shop botched the headlight replacement, melting some of the wiring. 
Jul 2017

140000 mi
After an oil change the A/C seemed less effective. Oil change claimed they didn't have anything to do with it. Had another shop look under the hood to see if anything had been knocked loose, but they didn't see anything either. We decided to live with it. 
Toyota Prius in Missouri, United States
Mar 2014 - Sep 2016
Jul 2014

75300 mi

US $700
Car was in accident by previous owner. Previous owner had a crappy repair person fix AC system. Adam's Toyota corrected mistakes. Fixed problem. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2014 - Oct 2021
Jul 2015

90800 mi

US $5
Both front lights (in between normal headlight beams and completely off) Both front lights (in between normal headlight beams and completely off) 
Nov 2015

98000 mi

US $20
Back right shock squeaking. Mechanic tightened for free. Also did oil change same time. 
Jun 2018

134000 mi

US $65
Oil Change 
Dec 2018

143000 mi
NiMH Hybrid battery stopped working, entire pack was replaced under warranty by Toyota. 150k mi warranty in California, less in other states. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2022
Sep 2010

25000 mi
Driver seat raising mechanism failed, they replaced it free under warranty 
Dec 2010

34000 mi
Lift gate would not go all the way up in cold temps. Dealer replaced lifters under warranty. Forums say it's a common issue. 12V battery hard failure, dealer replaced. Forums indicate it was a common failure. Replace armrest storage unit free under warranty - would not close properly 
Jun 2014

109000 mi

US $345
Passenger side headlights were burning out frequently. Traced to leaky lens assembly. Replacing it fixed the problem, forums say this is a common failure for Prius. 
Jun 2016

140000 mi

US $350
Replace left rear hub including bearing at Firestone $350. Cured road noise. 
May 2022

201000 mi

US $925
Remove, clean and reinstall EGR valve, EGR Cooler, EGR Pipe, intake manifold, all new gaskets. Cooler and pipe were totally clogged, cleaned to good as new. Also changed spark plugs and PCV valve while car was torn open 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Oct 2009 - May 2014
Dec 2009

2000 mi
The address data base for NAV system is highly inaccurate, providing non-existent addresses and/or addresses at the wrong location. Because the POI database is linked to the address database, POIs are also inaccurate. Data, not electronic problem. 
Feb 2010

4000 mi
Reflash of ABS braking computer to resolve braking issues. Done under recall protocol. Braking problem under recall still exists. Dealer claims it is "normal" behavior. 
Jun 2010

8000 mi
Car surges ahead while braking and passing over rough pavement or bumps. Bluetooth has a 5 second delay after connecting incoming call before calling can hear driver speaking. Very weak reception on FM and SAT. Shop confirmed problem also existed on other cars in their lot. Replaced torn gasket around driver's door. 
Aug 2010

10000 mi
A/C was not cooling. Dealer said there was a bad gasket causing Freon leak. Gasket replaced and system recharged under warranty.  The car surges ahead while slowing down and going over rough pavement. The regenerative braking cuts out and there is a lag until the friction braking takes hold. Factory rep admits that the car behaves that way, but "they all do." 
Oct 2010

16000 mi
Reception on FM radio has been poor from day one. Toyota rep examined a few months ago, and said "they all do that". I discoverd a TSB existed to replace radio becuase of poor reception. Called it to the dealer's attention and he replaced. Continuing issue with release of brakes when car goes over rough pavement. Regen braking stops and car surges ahead until friction brakes take hold. Regen stays off until car stops. POI and address database of Nav system still woefully inaccurate. Toyota has released an updated DVD but refuses to make it available at no cost. 
Nov 2010

17500 mi
Rattling noise fom glove compartment area. Dealer said that they could not duplicate - drive me nuts. 
Feb 2011

22000 mi
Torn weatherstripping on inside of drivers door - attached to body. This is the second time this has occured in the same place. Ordered new Nav DVD, version 10.1. This allegedly fixes the bluetooth delay, and may improve the ability to locate an actual address within a few hundred feet. 
Apr 2011

26000 mi
Replaced Nav DVD 9.1 with 10.1. Weathersripping replaced. 
May 2011

27000 mi
CD changer only accepts 3 CDs - it us a 4 CD changer. Problem verified by dealer and new radio ordered. 
Jun 2011

28000 mi
Radio replaced with one previously ordered. Works OK now. 
Jan 2012

22800 mi
Car "surges" ahead while braking on uneven surfaces. 
Jun 2012

47000 mi

US $380
Keyless door lock/unlock stopped working. Replaced driver side door lock actuator assembly. 
Sep 2012

54000 mi
Door lock didn't work on passenger side - similar to previous problem on driver side. Would not lock when sensor touched - required key fob and/or manual. Intermittent, dealer hasn't replicated. 
Oct 2012

54300 mi
Brake pedal made a "moaning" noise when depressed slowly. 
May 2013

66000 mi
Complete system failure, every light lit up on dash, no regen braking. Dealer said they are replacing most of the braking system including master cylinder, etc. Have Toyota extended warranty, told it would cost over $4500 otherwise. Passenger's front door lock (smart key) inoperable. Had failed once before, but seemed to have corrected itslef. Driver's front door lock failed previously. 
May 2014

87000 mi
Worn wheel bearing 
Toyota Prius in Israel
Jul 2009 - Mar 2015
Jun 2011

35960 mi
Motor for rear window washer 
Aug 2011

38440 mi
An air vent cover underneath the glove compartment keeps falling down. Repeated efforts at repair have failed. 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2018

155000 mi

US $350
swaybar and bushings replaced 
Toyota Prius in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2010 - Jun 2022
Dec 2012

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. 
Jan 2014

78600 mi

C $711
Rear brake calipers ceased causing rear wheels to drag. Calipers were replaced including pads. 
May 2021

155000 mi

C $10
Metal brake line rusted through (Driver's rear) at metal fitting on solid line coming from the engine area. Toyota would not even quote me an estimate to repair. So I took apart the fitting, shortened the metal line by an inch, re-crimped the line (special tool required) and refitted all. Just required a refill of the brake fluid. 
Toyota Prius in Iowa, United States
Feb 2010 - May 2018
Apr 2012

24300 mi
replaced radio/cd player 
Aug 2017

77000 mi

US $12
I replaced a headlight bulb 
Mar 2018

78000 mi

US $30
Headlight replaced 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Mar 2010 - Dec 2012
Jul 2010

2500 mi
Plastic wrap under drivers seat kept popping off. Replaced clip that held it on. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2022
Jan 2011 glove box rattle fixed by application of an adhesive foam strip to tension the hinges when closed 
May 2021

206000 mi

US $1800
A/C compressor/motor assembly failed and was replaced and system recharged 
Oct 2021

212000 mi

US $20
Headlight bulb burned out and I replaced it 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2022
Jul 2015

78700 mi

US $700
Rear brake caliper siezed and locked. Front had worn down and needed replacement 
Dec 2015

89000 mi

US $300
Headlight assemblies clouded and passenger light burned out. Replaced assemblies, headlights and marker lights 
Jul 2017

120000 mi

US $30
Heat shields under the car were loose resulting in rattle. Dealer quoted $500 for parts and labor. Tire store said only needed tightening and did the job for $30 
Toyota Prius in Rhode Island, United States
Feb 2010 - Sep 2013
Feb 2013

22900 mi
Dead battery after 4 days of not driving (snowstorm and cold weather) 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Jul 2022
Mar 2014

68200 mi

C $30
Under body trim came loose 
Jul 2015

88540 mi

C $80
Rear spoiler loose. 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2021
Jan 2013

70000 mi

US $23
left headlight burnt out 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2010 - Aug 2011
Mar 2011

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. 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Sep 2009 - Jun 2015
Mar 2011

12000 mi
The main problem was contamination inside the display that blocked the view of the mileage readout. The console also rattled. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

11000 mi
I started getting a weird brake noise with my 2010 Prius at about 300 miles. It makes a barking noise if I suddenly brake and will continue to do it for some time afterward. Earlier models had this problem. I am annoyed dealer didn't fix it 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

152000 mi

US $29
Recall item - Replaced headlight wiring harness and light bulbs. Additional charge for burnt light socket. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2010 - Jul 2016
Apr 2011

17200 mi
Map button on MFD stopped working correctly. Appt. scheduled for April 5 to evaluate 
May 2011

17000 mi
Under carraige cover needed to be replaced as Oil change door fell off. 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2015
Aug 2011

33000 mi
The oil change access door, which is a large plastic piece, came off. It is held on by 3 plastic screws. A TSB was not originally issued until many complaints went back to Toyota corporate. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014

116000 mi
Misfire, replaced spark plugs. Bad wiper transmission. 
Aug 2015

136300 mi

US $500
Bad wheel bearing on driver side rear of vehicle. Entire assembly replaced. 
Jul 2017

189000 mi

US $200
The passenger-rear wheel bearing was bad, so rather than spend at $500–600 to get it fixed, I opted to buy the assembly for $200 and try to replace it myself. The toughest part of the job was dealing with rust-seizure of the brake rotor and the old hub assembly. Once I got those both off, installing the new one was a piece of cake. 
Apr 2018

202000 mi

US $616
Rear wheel bearing that I had replaced failed (almost catastrophically!). 
Toyota Prius in Iowa, United States
Jun 2010 - Sep 2018
Feb 2011

15000 mi
Driver's window found broken without any evidence of rock or forced entry. Prius has history of side or rear windows shattering. I took the car to the Toyota dealership. They replaced window and I picked the car up the following day. 
Mar 2015

97000 mi

US $20
Headlamp on left side wires broken. Wire too short. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

61000 mi
Warning lite on for airbag - front seat circuit. Dealer reset but claimed problem still existing w/airbag not functioning. Claimed only solution was to replace passenger side front seat assembly @ $2400 cost. Declined repair. 2nd dealer to inspect car for airbag/seat open circuit. Dealer couldn't identify any problem, verified that airbag was operable suggested open circuit may have been loose harness connection under seat. Dealer reported leak @ water pump while trouble shooting an open circuit in air bag system. Decided to have local Goodyear dealer install. Do not trust, repeat - do not trust Toyota dealer where we purchased our Prius. 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2012 - May 2016
Oct 2012

57120 mi

C $120
Rear brake pads wore prematurely due to one of the pads seizing up because of corrosion. Pads and rotors replaced, sliders lubricated. Pads would have lasted longer if the sliders had been lubricated earlier. 
Jan 2015

65460 mi

C $270
Front left wheel bearing began to make noise. After inspection some minor play noticed. Replaced with Toyota OEM (Koyo) bearing. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Jun 2010 - Apr 2022
Nov 2011

14300 mi
Intermittent Warning light: Check PCS System (Pre-collision System). Sometimes came on with Traction control warning. Dealer blamed accidentally disengaging PCS (switch is on bottom edge of instrument panel). Warning reappeared next day. 
Mar 2014

24000 mi

US $147
12 V battery had a bad cell. Replaced battery. Age 3 years, 11 1/2 months; mileage 23539. 
Jan 2018

35000 mi

US $200
TPMS light was on. Replaced all 4 TPMS units in the wheels (2 were bad, 2 were OK). 
Dec 2020

43500 mi

US $188
12 V battery replaced again. 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2011 - Jun 2017
Dec 2014

52080 mi

C $324
Battery was dead. It was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

67875 mi

US $329
Brake caliper service Fuel injection service 
Toyota Prius in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2010 - Apr 2023
Dec 2012

25420 mi
replace broken wheel stud 
Jun 2013

30380 mi
splash guard replacement premature wear 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2017 - Sep 2017
Aug 2017

64000 mi

US $335
The electronics started to reset. Appearently there was a marginal battery cell that started to intermittently open. This caused the 12V system to fall to zero, and reset. Although the Batery was checked and it checked OK.... I had it replaced and the problems stopped. 
Toyota Prius in Portugal
Mar 2010 - Jun 2022
Nov 2010

9340 mi
Front dash rattles. Dealer did not entirely fix them, probably for not noticing all of the origins. 
Sep 2011

18600 mi
Dash rattles, 1h30min not charged 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2019
Nov 2011

28700 mi
Head unit displayed jumbled characters, CD player ejected discs randomly. 
Feb 2016

67900 mi

US $200
Rear brake pads were not retracting properly. Pads were constantly rubbing on rotors. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Apr 2010 - Dec 2014
Jul 2012

33300 mi
Both low beams went out at the same time 
Jan 2014

30500 mi

US $50
left low beam failed, replaced both 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2022
May 2013

21000 mi
while driving transient master warning electronic brake failure skid failure AbS failure PCS failure indications lasting 5min with some loss of braking effectiveness. diagnostic code reported right front wheel speed sensor failure with history code C1235. 
Dec 2013

25000 mi

US $140
Heard loud noise from front passenger; found FR wheel excessive play. Dealer found worn front and rear right wheel bearings. Replaced hub and bearing assmbly. Paid for 4 wheel alignment. 
Nov 2017

50000 mi

US $1000
Wife noted bad scraping sounds from rear. Further interrogation reveals very poor gas mileage in past month or so. Inspection shows rear passenger brake rotors with surface corrosion and no shiny areas unlike the other brake rotors. In addition, rotor itself was warm to touch. Internet search suggested seized calipers, confirmed by mechanic who recommended changing both calipers, replace rotors and pads, and dressing and replace brake fluid which he suggested might have been contaminated when water and cause of the problem. After repair, noise is gone and gas mileage returned to normal. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
May 2013 - May 2022
Nov 2017

68000 mi

US $30
Replaced passenger side headlight bulb 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2018
Jan 2011

29800 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. 
Feb 2011

13000 mi
Trip computer overstates fuel economy by 5.6 percent. Toyota refuses to fix. 
Aug 2011

16000 mi
Power outlet inside center console never worked. Replaced fuse. 
Toyota Prius in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2013 - Jun 2016
Feb 2014

117180 mi

C $300
Front wheel bearings are vibrating. Replaced front left bearing, the right will be done in March. Front wheel bearings are vibrating. Replaced front left bearing, the right will be done in March. 
Mar 2014

117800 mi

C $300
Replaced front right wheel bearing. Replaced front right wheel bearing. 
Nov 2014

122760 mi

C $25
Rear brakes were almost all stuck. I knew they had this issue when I bought the car, I removed them only once and did it quickly. This time, I removed and greased everything, it was stuck. Did with father. Pads also replaced - 25$(not Toyota Rear brakes were almost all stuck. I knew they had this issue when I bought the car, I removed them only once and did it quickly. This time, I removed and greased everything, it was stuck. Did with father. Pads also replaced - 25$(not Toyota 
Apr 2015

124300 mi

C $250
12V battery dropped to 9 Volts after letting the accessories at ON. Car would not start. 
Oct 2015

126060 mi

C $130
P2A00 check engine code. Defective front oxygen sensor 89467-28090. Replaced it. Problem solved. 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
May 2016 - Jan 2018
Apr 2017

166000 mi

US $450
Replaced brake pad and rotors 
Jul 2017

170000 mi

US $2400
Transistor Kit Power Module for Hybrid system overheated and was replaced. Check Engine light turn on. The hybrid system no longer ran due to this issue. 
Jan 2018

181000 mi

US $1500
Hybrid system Manifold assembly replaced EGR valve caused too much air to enter engine 
Toyota Prius in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2009 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015

69000 mi
Intelligent Power Module failure. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Oct 2009 - Oct 2013
Oct 2010

17000 mi
When engine started, it sounded like rocks were in it. Problem has been reported by other 2010 Prius owners (see youtube videos). 
Jun 2011

26000 mi
Radio had to be replaced 
Jul 2013

50000 mi
Aux battery failed, leaving the car unable to start. 
Toyota Prius in Montana, United States
Oct 2009 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

57000 mi
The small starting battery required replacement again (second time in five years). 
Toyota Prius in Alabama, United States
May 2016 - Dec 2016
May 2016

72000 mi

US $22
Right headlight burned out. 
Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2020
Apr 2016

150200 mi

US $22
Left low beam bulb, bought a 2 pack of bulbs and replaced both right and left low beam bulbs 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2009 - Oct 2018
Dec 2011

15000 mi
Power lumbar support was not working, due to a broken cable in the driver seat. Had to replace the whole seat. 
Dec 2016

44000 mi

US $400
Hybrid drive problem. Battery (on warranty) and inverter replaced 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2009 - Oct 2020
Feb 2010

5000 mi
Problem: Noticeable loss of braking when system switched from regen to friction due to a loss of traction. Loss duration less than one second, but the effect was perceived as undesired acceleration. A computer system reflash (AOB) fixed problem. 
Aug 2011

29000 mi
Living hinge on plastic panel covering oil filter on underside of body failed. Panel hung down and dragged on pavement. Big noise. Dealer replaced entire panel under engine compartment. No charge, covered under warranty. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2018
Jul 2010

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 
Jul 2011

31000 mi
Headlamp went out- still covered under warranty. replaced without incident by dealer at no cost. 
Oct 2012

53700 mi
Headlight out- covered under warantee 
Apr 2013

61800 mi

US $99
Another headlight went out- The first one was replaced under warranty after I complained that I didn't think that headlights should go out so quickly in a car. 
May 2013

63600 mi

US $29
About one month after I had the passenger headlight replaced the driver headlight went out. I told the shop that they should have suggested I change both headlights at the same time due to the high cost of removing parts to get to headlight. 
Feb 2018

137000 mi
Finally realized that they had some headlamp issues- Truly the headlamps have been my only issue with this vehicle in the almost 9 years I have owned it. It is my favorite car of all I have owned and certainly overall the best. 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2021
Nov 2011

32000 mi
SKS key fob used up batteries & went dead after 2 weeks. After the dealer installed 4 new batteries, at two week intervals, the dealer finally agreed to submit a warranty claim. They replaced the key fob and programmed the new one. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2009 - Dec 2015
Aug 2015

93700 mi

US $350
Prius is burning oil. 1qt per 500 miles 
Dec 2015

98000 mi
Burning oil. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
Jul 2017

220000 mi

US $450
Replaced spark plugs and coils 
Sep 2017

230000 mi

US $1050
Water pump fan disintegrated and failed 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Oct 2009 - Dec 2012
Dec 2010

9000 mi
Rubber door seal was cracked. Dealer ordered part and I came back another time to have it installed. 
Toyota Prius in Nevada, United States
Oct 2009 - Mar 2015
Feb 2010

13000 mi
Left half of dashboard quit working, including speedometer, gas gauge, and mpg indicator. Was a circuit board. They knew the problem, replaced the board, no charge. All's well again. 
Jan 2012

43000 mi
The airbag problem indicator on the passenger side started coming on. Found to be a defective sensor. Was replaced under warranty at no cost to us. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2009 - Jul 2018
Jan 2010

2000 mi
Shifter was stuck in PARK for 30 minutes. After several attempts I forced the car into gear & drove to Cherry Hill Toyota. I was told "could not replicate the problem". Car has continued to shift properly since the event. HSA did not engage about half the time over 70 miles when pedal fully depressed. I was told "could not replicate the problem" and brakes have worked properly since. 
Aug 2011

34000 mi
Tab on right rear wheel well shield broke. Car inspected & part ordered. 2 hours at dealer. Right rear wheel well shield replaced. Car at the dealer 1 hour. 
Jan 2018

107000 mi
Noticed during January's cold temps that the selector buttons on the head unit selected the wrong band. For example, pressing the AM button selected the FM1 station, Pressing FM1 selected the FM2 station... 
Jul 2018

111098 mi

US $853
Replaced front pads and rotors--worn down to metal. Replaced rear pads and resurfaced drums at 5mm. Cleaned and freed stuck pins. 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2010 - Mar 2011
Jan 2011

34720 mi
oxygen and fuel / air sensor replaced 
Toyota Prius in Czech Republic
Nov 2009 - Jan 2022
Jan 2012

81860 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. 
Oct 2012

40300 mi
Back door stay assembly (pair L-R) didn't function properly during the cold weather. The back door didn't lift up to the full upper position. It is known limitation described in TSB BO-0053T-0711 and covers cars manufactured before 12/2010. 
Jul 2014

70680 mi
The left rear hun & bearing assy replaced, due to the audible noise when speed over 60km/h 
Jul 2016

98980 mi

$500
Rear right bearing replaced. Was too noisy. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jan 2010 - Jul 2013
Dec 2010

17000 mi
Rattle in dash/glove compartment area. Update: only occurred in cold weather, which is rare in Florida, so never caught. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2014
Feb 2012

86300 mi
Navigation display system quit. - dealer had to order a replacement which took about 2 weeks to get, they then replaced the defective dislay unit. Everything ok now 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Aug 2009 - Sep 2018
Jan 2010

3600 mi
Piece of bottom shield came loose, was hanging down to the ground, attached at the front and hanging down behind - front right side, ~12 inches long, 4-5 inches wide. They resecured it with clips. 
Sep 2012

40000 mi

US $80
Mileage had decreased to about 37 mpg. Removed, cleaned, & rebuilt rear brake calipers & problem appears to be resolved. 
Jul 2015

79500 mi

US $168
Part of the splash shield broke due to a clip falling off at some point. They had to replace the front right fender (wheel well) lining. $120 parts and $40 labor. 
Aug 2015

80700 mi

US $250
Condenser broke (hit by tiny rock on road) and needed to be replaced. Several hundred dollars, I paid $250 insurance deductible. 
Mar 2017

101000 mi
Stereo display shows garbled symbols or nothing at all. Pushing mode buttons, scan, seek, etc powers the stereo off and ejects the CD. Problem is worse in cold temperatures but happens year round. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Aug 2009 - Aug 2017
Apr 2013

50800 mi

US $3100
Brake master cylinder/ABS unit failed. Part alone is $2700! I heard a squealing noise traced to the brake booster pump, dealership took almost two weeks to get part and replace. Toyota will not provide any consideration/compensation. 
Jun 2015

75000 mi

US $20
Poor mileage, so replaced PCV valve. Valve is located under intake manifold, so replacement requires working above and below engine 
Toyota Prius in Iowa, United States
Dec 2009 - Feb 2013
Oct 2010

3000 mi
Repaired issue of ABS engaging when going over bumpy roads. This occurred a few times for us before we had the flash done. Recall. 
Dec 2011

10000 mi
Mirror wasn't fully attached 

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Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2022
Feb 2011

5000 mi
My car failed its emission inspection. I took it to the dealer and was told I needed to drive it on at least 3 trips of at least 75 miles each to "reset" the computer. 
Mar 2011

5200 mi

US $157
Ran into a curb; had to replace drivers' side front tire after it immediately flattened.  
Dec 2011

10000 mi
I haven't actually taken it to be repaired yet; my impression is that the car jumps forward at times when I hit the brakes. It happens intermittently, not constantly. 
Dec 2013

18000 mi

US $255
Five of the six front light bulbs burned out & had to be replaced. No fuse problem detected. 
Nov 2016

34300 mi

US $49
Drivers' side headlight bulb was burnt out 
Mar 2017

36000 mi

US $89
Drivers' side front headlight bulb was replaced, as it had burned out. 
Aug 2017

38000 mi

US $167
Tire was flat when I first got into it to leave work for the day. Had to purchase a new tire and have it put on. 
Nov 2017

39000 mi

US $10
Had to replace batteries in both "keys" for the car 
Mar 2018

41000 mi

US $700
Rear brake pads and rotors replaced. 
Apr 2018

41000 mi
Headlights and low beam bulbs kept burning out. Toyota reimbursed me for some portion of the repairs, AND installed a "repair kit" and headlamp free of charge. 
Jun 2019

US $3000
The car just wouldn't start. I had it towed to the dealer and they said it needed a new inverter, for $3,000+. I was appalled, but it was cheaper than buying a new car. 
Toyota Prius in Mauritius
Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Sep 2014

31620 mi

$2000
ABS warning sign lit up after servicing. ABS sensor was displaced and had to be re-positioned. Radio FM not playing above certain frequency range i.e > 98 A modulator was added to capture certain radio station. 
Feb 2020

77500 mi

$200
Controller change was needed 
May 2022

109120 mi

$450
Check Engine lit up and car stalled on Motorway. Towed to garage. After verification, electrician found out that sensors needed cleaning. No parts change required. 

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2009.5 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in Great Britain
Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
Oct 2011

55800 mi
Play in steering column, most noticable when stationary but slightly noticeable as a clunk over low speed bumps. 

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2009 Toyota Prius

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Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Mar 2012

39000 mi

US $300
Fuel indicator warned only when gas was empty. I drove on the hybrid battery until it was empty. Car didnt start after I refilled. Had to recharge the battery at a dealer. Still love the car, but refill early. Dont trust the fuel indicator. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018

96000 mi

US $150
Replaced both headlight bulbs. 

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2009 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in Vermont, United States
Jul 2015 - Mar 2017
Jan 2016

US $58
Left Xenon headlight bulb failed. Bought replacement part online, used youtube video to learn replacement thecnique avoiding front end disassembly, replaced at home. 
Mar 2017

98000 mi

US $1200
Diagnose check engine light: Water pump "failing" by report, and coolant temperature sensor inoperative. Vehicle held overnight, awaiting delivery of coolant temp sensor to Dealer. Water pump and coolant temperature sensor replaced on second day. Vehicle returned to us. The next day, check engine light is back. Car back to Dealer. Diagnose check engine light. Coolant flow control valve, and wiring for coolant temperature sensor replaced. Vehicle returned later the same day. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2008 - Nov 2010
Jan 2009

6000 mi

US $50
Intermittant problems with gas tank. Unable at times to fill tank completely with gas. Toyota says it's an 11.9 gallon tank, but I can never fill it up that much even when I drive on empty for 50 miles.  
Nov 2010

42000 mi

US $400
Tank - reset bladder tank 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Feb 2009 - Sep 2013
Jan 2013

43800 mi

US $20
Replaced headlight. A struggle. 
Toyota Prius in Netherlands
Nov 2011 - Jul 2016
May 2014

101680 mi

€70
Replaced front right wheelbearing. Clear pitting in the rolling-surface of the balls of the bearing. Also replaced front disks and pads, not added to the above mentioned price. 
May 2016

131480 mi

€125
Other front wheel bearing broken too (left this time iirc). 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2016 - Sep 2018
Mar 2018

175000 mi
Dash display replaced under warranty. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jan 2009 - Jul 2022
Oct 2013

134800 mi

US $100
Evidence of crankcase pressure - had PCV valve replaced as precaution. 
Sep 2017

253000 mi

US $80
Replaced mass air flow sensor in response to OBD code. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2008 - Jun 2018
Jul 2010

25000 mi

US $355
right front wheel bearing only, saved the hub 
Oct 2015

139700 mi

US $350
HID Headlights 
Dec 2015

143000 mi

US $25
Rear hatch lifts. Replaced 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Oct 2013 - Jul 2022
Dec 2014

53000 mi

US $552
Rt headlamp was out, worked the next day. Headlight was a Xenon bulb, which displays those symptoms before going out. Since front end must be removed, both lights were replaced. Labor $200, Xenon Headlight bulbs $300, Rest=fees supplies tax. 
Apr 2016

61500 mi

US $300
FYI 12/2015 Optima8171-767YellowTop Prius Battery $157 Amazon+$125install. 3/2016 Engine light code id accelerator but dealer said battery low voltage was cause of false light. Dealer replaced battery $300. Amazon refunded $157 w/o return. 
Mar 2017

68000 mi

US $14
Replace left rear tail light. Car was in overnight due to other problem that I had to take to dealer. See later posting 
May 2017

68000 mi

US $633
Check engine light code P1121. Replaced Inverter coolant control valve. This is separate cooling system that cools the electronics associated with the high voltage battery system. Parts cost: valve, $89.32, replace supper long life coolant, $24.68. Labor cost: $462.00, environmental fee $17.00. Plus tax $40.03. Total $633.03, which seems high to me. I was told replacing a fail inverter is a $3,000 for the part. 
Toyota Prius in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2010 - Jul 2022
Jul 2014

77500 mi

C $250
I had the check engine light go on, and when the dealership checked into it it was a stuck coolant fluid control valve. I basically paid $250-$300 for them to reset the code as they were replacing and flushing my coolant anyway. 
Apr 2016

98040 mi

C $400
Left front wheel bearing replaced. 
Jun 2017

115940 mi
Car stalled less than 5 min after picking up from oil change and windshield replacement. Shop foreman scanned vehicle and found P3190 and P0A0F current and P1121 and P1116 in history. Inspected all hoses and connections related to oil change and windshield repair. No fault found. Removed air cleaner housing to inspect throttle body and plate. Found excessively "coked". Cleaned throttle body and MAF sensor. Started engine to clear throttle body cleaner, then cleared codes. Shop suspects when air filter was inspected a small particle was dropped into the housing and drawn into the MAF sensor once engine load (venturi vacuum) increased, blocking the MAF sensor signal. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2009 - Oct 2017
Dec 2010

60000 mi

US $3
Taillight burned out. Replaced both rear tail lights. No other problems listed. 
Oct 2012

107200 mi

US $470
Front wheel bearing noisy and was replaced. 
Sep 2015

170000 mi

US $200
Noisy front wheel bearing- Replaced wheels bearing with new bearing assembly. 
Apr 2016

178200 mi

US $178
First time front brakes and rotors were replaced in 178,000 miles. Needed pads and rotors on front end as pads were finally worn out. Noisy front wheel bearing- Replaced wheel bearing with new bearing hub assembly. 
Toyota Prius in Iowa, United States
Dec 2013 - Mar 2015
Oct 2014

119700 mi

US $75
p1121 code from ck egg. lite. Replaced flow control valve 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2014 - Apr 2017
Jun 2015

180000 mi
Hybrid Cooling Pump recall hadn't been done; it left us stranded. Towed via AAA to nearest dealer and repaired at not cost. 
Dec 2016

202000 mi

US $275
TPMS error light illuminated. Testing revealed a failed TPMS sensor; replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014

87000 mi

US $88
Bearings were bad, replaced both sides Continued to make noise when driving, strut mounts replaced both sides. Still making some noise when hitting potholes or road bumps Coolant valve stuck shut, engine overheated causing service light to come on Making noise when ac was on, blower motor defective. Replaced by dealer. Right headlamp burned out. Required taking front of car apart to replace. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
May 2009 - Nov 2019
Sep 2013

50000 mi

US $255
Starting battery replaceed. NOT hybrid battery 
May 2014

61000 mi

US $100
Front left headlight developed moisture inside the lens. Not from a crack or seal break in the headlight assembly. 
Toyota Prius in South Africa
Jul 2011 - Jun 2022
Apr 2013

37600 mi
Leaking rear shock absorber replaced under warranty while performing 60000 km service. 
Oct 2015

64060 mi

R 3000
The shock absorbers in the front strut assemblies were replaced. The shock absorbers were leaking and not performing like they used to due to normal wear and tear.  
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2013 - May 2020
Sep 2013

86000 mi

US $215
Car would not start 
Nov 2015

142000 mi

US $300
Head lights kept going out. 
May 2019

191000 mi

US $276
Replaced stater battery 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Apr 2009 - Jan 2022
Jan 2013

101700 mi

US $349
Was having difficulty starting the car, particularly on cold mornings. Sometimes took 4 tries before car started. 12V auxiliary battery was replaced ($249). 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2009 - Mar 2015
Apr 2010

12700 mi
The anti-skid light would sometimes come on when we were going over bumpy roads. This seemed to create a lag in our braking. The technician said that he would reflash the brake system per a TSB. 
Dec 2012

60000 mi

US $16
Service engine light went on. A scan indicated that the number 4 cylinder was misfiring. Ordered a used ignition coil from eBay and that fixed the problem. Note that a new ignition coil goes for over $100 plus mechanic's labor cost. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
Aug 2017

199000 mi
Halogen light bulb 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2018
Aug 2012

36900 mi
inverter pump 
Jan 2013

40000 mi

US $512
coolant flow control valve 
Apr 2016

64500 mi

US $761
Replaced rear spoiler. 
Toyota Prius in Oklahoma, United States
Mar 2009 - Jan 2022
Dec 2011

21000 mi
High beam on right headlight is out. Didn't fix it. Hardly ever drive at night which leads me to the question, how did it burn out if I don't use it. So, NO REPAIR. 
Jul 2012

25500 mi
Replaced the electric hybrid water pump. 
Sep 2015

47000 mi
Right headlight wouldn't go highbeam but it wasn't the bulb, but the mechanism for switching to high. This would cost $450 to fix. So, no repair. 
Jan 2017

26500 mi

US $250
Rear gate latch won't unlock. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Apr 2012 - Jan 2021
Oct 2012

47500 mi
Needed several jump starts with no obvious cause. Went to my local shop and they couldn't find anything. Went to the dealer, they tested the starter battery and found nothing wrong with the system. Good thing I have jumper cables! 
Jan 2013

50300 mi

US $250
The starter battery needed to be replaced. Apparently if the car has been jumped once or twice the batter goes bad and will fail randomly when starting the car. 
Mar 2013

52000 mi

US $30
The black rubber casing around the windsheld was coming off. 
Dec 2015

104000 mi

US $20
They aluminum alloy wheels corrode and cause leaking tires. The tire was at the correct PSI the night before, but the next morning it was completely flat. Wheel was ground smooth again at the shop. 
Jun 2016

110000 mi

US $1200
The care was making slight noise when going over bumps. Replaced both struts, and a sway bar link on the driver's side. 
Jul 2016

111300 mi
After the dealer fixed the sway bar link on the driver's side wheel something came loose and started grinding terribly. We went to a local shop and they bent back a piece of metal that was out of place. The noise came back 100 miles later. 
Sep 2018

153000 mi

US $100
Replaced both headlights, tough job to do but the dealer wanted $450 to change them. This is the 5th time I have done it. Bulbs last about a year before failing. 
Toyota Prius in Great Britain
Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
Aug 2017

106000 mi

£200
Suspension arm front replaced 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
May 2012 - Jun 2016
Dec 2013

127000 mi

US $250
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. 
Apr 2014

134500 mi

US $230
Replaced both headlights. Had to get mechanic 2help get weather sield off drivers side headlight. Was getting pulled over because headlights were going out intermittently. Bulbs were still working but im resistance had increased over tim 
Jan 2015

149000 mi

US $245
12 volt battery needed to be replaced. Next time I'll do it myself, located in the trunk. Had several false transmission warnings that I believe was caused by low voltage. Can monitor battery voltage from message screen in diagnostic mode. 
Jul 2015

163300 mi

US $1100
Front struts Front right CV joint/ axle 
May 2016

185000 mi

US $400
The HID bulb on left died. New one is $130.00. Decided to convert to LED lamps, headlights and fog lights. Was only getting 3 yrs out of bulbs, thought they should last at least 10yrs for that price. All cars forward will be LED. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Mar 2009 - Nov 2015
Nov 2015

55000 mi
AC system needed charge 
Toyota Prius in Utah, United States
Oct 2009 - Aug 2013
Jun 2010

31000 mi
Front Head lamp would let water in 
Toyota Prius in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
Feb 2018

104879 mi

C $252
Poor cold start, replaced battery 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Feb 2010 - Jul 2018
Dec 2016

92000 mi

US $320
It began as a loud noise from the drivers side tire. They replaced the wheel hub. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jan 2009 - Dec 2019
Nov 2011

25000 mi

US $250
car would not start. auxiliary battery replaced. dealer personnel also said filters needed replaced. 
Mar 2015

48000 mi

US $800
coolant control valve 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2011 - Apr 2013
Jun 2012

28000 mi
The recirculating valve for the A/C unit (coolant side) opened slowly causing a check engine light. 
Aug 2012

30300 mi

US $300
Snapped wheel lug, probably because overtightened by dealer. 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Sep 2009 - Sep 2016
Dec 2009

26000 mi
Made a panic stop, then the abs,vsc, and brake lights came on would not go off. Dealer could not find anything wrong and reset. 
May 2012

80700 mi
Bad left front wheel bearing. No cost as I purchased extended warranty 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2009 - Sep 2014
Jan 2014

64300 mi

US $239
The original 12V battery was dead. It would no longer hold a charge. I had it replaced. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2011 - Dec 2016
Jan 2014

32200 mi

US $305
Prius would not shift into drive sometimes on the first try. It turned out yo be one bad cell in the starter battery. The car is only driven on short trips, 3 - 5 miles per trip. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2012 - May 2016
Nov 2012

135300 mi

US $650
The main unit for the radio and GPS unit had to be replaced 
May 2016

248000 mi

US $2200
Multi Function Display went black 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022

341000 mi

US $720
Leaking condenser caused by road debris 
Toyota Prius in Great Britain
Sep 2012 - Apr 2017
Jul 2015

65500 mi
Exhaust mounting bracket weld had broken. Local private Tyre and Exhaust company was able to improvise repair with metal clamp which worked perfectly. fixed free-of-charge. 
Aug 2015

66700 mi

£100
Air conditioning not working. Dealer recharged it, which seemed to fix it. 
Nov 2015

69400 mi

£30
Both Halogen dipped headlight lamps replaced. One had failed the other was dim. 
Nov 2016

79400 mi

£350
Replace leaking Air Conditioner radiator 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2009 - Jun 2018
Sep 2013

63860 mi
leaking strut replaced 
May 2014

68200 mi

C $700
both front wheel bearings 
Apr 2017

100440 mi

C $450
front wheel bearing replaced 
Feb 2018

114080 mi

C $899
discs rotors  wheel bearing 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Jan 2013 - Mar 2015
Oct 2014

81200 mi

US $149
Replace timing cover gasket due to engine oil leak. Replace valve cover gasket due to engine oil leak. OCV Sensor broken. Replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2013 - Jun 2016
Jan 2013

80600 mi

C $350
The car didn't turn off completely in the morning and the battery was drained in the afternoon. I attribute this to the keyless entry not cycling to OFF properly. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2016 - Mar 2023
Jan 2018

119000 mi

US $800
Found radiator leak. Replaced radiator 
May 2022

164200 mi

US $800
Check engine light came on and triggered code P1121: Coolant Flow Control Valve stuck. Dealer replaced the valve. It cost $150 for the diagnostic and $600 to replace the valve. 
Toyota Prius in Missouri, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

75000 mi

US $775
Read codes and level 2 diagnosis. Replace coolant control valve. Replace coolant and bleed air from system 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2009 - Jun 2013
Sep 2010

36000 mi
Irregular short in the radio face plate connection caused the face buttons to fail to respond to touch even though steering wheel controls worked fine then after time or pushing the problem would disappear. 
Dec 2011

57000 mi
Air bag warning light...harness replacement 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2016 - Jul 2017
May 2016

89086 mi

US $400
water pump replaced and drive belts replaced 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2022
May 2013

37700 mi
All radio buttons stopped working 
Jun 2013

40000 mi
12 v battery replaced 
Aug 2016

67000 mi

US $450
Water Pump was showing a small leak. Replaced. 
Sep 2017

79194 mi

US $1500
CEL (Check Engine Light): Engine 3-way coolant valve - $613 Burping Sound: Replaced ABS Actuator Dealer reported Serpentine Belt heavily cracked - Replaced at owner expense Rear Hatch Lift Keyless Entry Sensor Rubber "melting" onto fingers in usage. Replaced $330 A/C not very cold - drain and recharged - $144 Check Tires Light came on right after leaving the shop after new tires installed. Replaced TPMS sensor. They wanted $300 - agreed to no charge. Marker Light 
Nov 2017

80000 mi

US $13
Passenger side headlight out - replaced only side out, with "Basic" 9003/HB2. The Prius shop manual suggests removing the front grill to change a headlight bulb. I watched a couple YouTube videos on how to do it without removing the grill, and used a flashlight and mirror to try and see what I was up against. Even with all that, working entirely by feel, it took a long time to uncover the bulb, unclip some crazy clips, figure out how to remove the bulb, figure out how to re-insert the new bulb (without getting finger oil on it), reattach the even crazier-to-close clips, (did I mention this is all blind), and reseal the weather proof cover. Headlights fogged. Used Meguires Headlight Restoration Kit. Perfectly clear again. 
Jun 2018

83400 mi

US $6
Rt Tail Light out - Replaced both with Sylvania 2825LL 
Oct 2021

98000 mi

US $30
Headlights got foggy, restored with Meguires Headlight Restoration Kit. (Also used 4 years ago). 
Dec 2021

99500 mi

US $700
Red Triangle appeared - code P0A93 - inverter coolant pump issue. Dealer checked system claimed no problem. Decided to replace pump anyway. 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2016
Apr 2014

100200 mi

US $382
replace inverter coolant pump 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
Feb 2017

114000 mi

US $183
Battery died replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Feb 2020 - Mar 2020
Mar 2020

155500 mi

US $2850
the speedometer was shutting off, a common problem, I personally replaced the little capacitor that the internet says is the problem and it hasnt shut off since 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Apr 2011 - Sep 2014
Mar 2013

90000 mi

US $700
Water pump failed (not the hybrid electric one). Caused all kinds of mischief with the electrical system, had to be towed to the shop. 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Dec 2008 - Apr 2012
Sep 2011

31000 mi
Fan (blower) completely stopped circulating air. A replacement blower was ordered and replaced. The part was covered under the original warranty so no cost to owner. Blower has functioned properly since replacement.  
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2013 - Apr 2018
Aug 2017

134000 mi

US $153
exhaust gasket broke and needed replacement. 
Toyota Prius in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2009 - Feb 2020
Feb 2010

5000 mi
Some problems w/brakes not "taking" when pressed. Concerned since the 2010 model was recalled for that. Dealer checked out for free; explained how ABS and regular brakes worked together. 
Apr 2013

19200 mi
Battery was dead. Dealer kept overnight to see if anything else was wrong. Replaced battery (non-hybrid kind). Everything worked. No charge. 

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2008.5 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in Great Britain
Apr 2012 - Dec 2015
Jul 2014

107000 mi
Front left hand hub/wheel bearing replaced 
Apr 2015

113500 mi

£25
Sway bar links worn making knocking noise on uneven ground. 

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2008 Toyota Prius

Engine not specified

Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
May 2022

168000 mi

US $400
Coolant Control Valve 

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2008 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2010 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

45000 mi

US $475
LED headlights needed replacement. Known Prius problem 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Nov 2007 - Dec 2014
Apr 2014

85300 mi

US $20
Replaced headlights (non-HID). 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Sep 2010 - Jan 2014
Jun 2011

187000 mi

US $478
Running exceedingly rough. Had to replace spark plugs & other electronic parts. Wanted to replace brakes, but decided not to at this time. 
Jan 2014

350000 mi

US $4500
Engine was using oil, about a quart every two weeks, and had to be replaced with a used engine. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Jul 2011

69576 mi

US $50
Transmission drain and fill Replc Pcv valve Replaced RF wheel bearing Replaced RF wheel bearing 
Apr 2014

115500 mi

US $489
LF wheel bearing squealing, replaced bearing 
Oct 2014

121300 mi
emission check engine p0456 
Dec 2014

123000 mi
replace fuel tank failed emmision test 
Aug 2017

160000 mi

US $49
brakes were rubbing==brakes pads cleaned 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2013 - Dec 2016
Oct 2016

97500 mi

US $450
Brake light switch malfunctioned, causing engine to not start. 
Toyota Prius in Rhode Island, United States
Apr 2010 - Sep 2013
Dec 2011

97000 mi

US $480
accessory battery died, needed a tow to dealer to replace 
Aug 2013

104300 mi

US $480
Rear brake lights went dead simultaneously- not a fuse and not the bulbs-- Required a trip to the shop to correct issue with wiring. 
Toyota Prius in Queensland, Australia
Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

332320 mi

A $450
Engine had been seized by previous owner due to overheating. No belt, no coolant in radiator and oil was approx. 50 percent coolant when drained. Engine replaced with used engine from salvage yard with no issues. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Nov 2011 - Jul 2022
Nov 2014

115700 mi

US $5
Cleaned throttle body and air filter. Added dry gas to fuel tank 
Jan 2017

166000 mi

US $205
Replace 12 volt starter battery 
Sep 2017

177000 mi

US $300
Replace rear liftgate handle 
Mar 2021

220000 mi

US $85
Replace right front wheel bearing 
Jul 2022

229000 mi

US $10
Left front inside brake pad hanging up and dragging against rotor. Clearanced pad slides. Ended up having to change brake fluid due to my mistake. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Oct 2010 - Dec 2015
Mar 2014

78000 mi

US $700
Fuel gauge failed. Required replacement of gas tank, which has a specialized vapor-capture system. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Jul 2012 - Jun 2018
Jul 2016

183200 mi

US $623
Front wheel bearings 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Oct 2007 - Jun 2017
Feb 2015

59000 mi

US $215
Need new starting battery. Organa AL 8 years old. 
Mar 2016

71000 mi

US $600
Diverter valve in coolant system was not closing. Check engine light on. Fixed with valve replacement. 
Nov 2016

80300 mi

US $5
Rear latch switch gummed up by adhesive used oncover 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Aug 2014 - Mar 2018
Sep 2014

90000 mi

US $750
Carbon buildup on engine intake has to be cleaned. 
Mar 2015

99000 mi

US $2400
Failed catalytic converter had to be replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Jul 2012 - Dec 2015
Sep 2014

67000 mi

US $1000
HID Headlights reached the end of their life 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

48000 mi

US $2400
Touch screen went out. Dealer wanted $3000. Found video on YouTube pulled it and sent it off and reinstalled with a lifetime warranty. 
Toyota Prius in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

83700 mi

C $1400
replaced two front wheel bearings, brakes, brake hub 
Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2014
Sep 2013

70000 mi
After washing the car, I noticed moisture in the rt headlight assy. 
Nov 2013

70900 mi
Occasionally vehicle would not start. Not sure if we were not turning off correctly, or if rear decklid not closed all of the way and some interior light left on. Battery checked very good. We might carry small gel battery for emergency.  
Dec 2013

71000 mi
I inspected battery and discovered it was original, almost 7 yrs old. I replaced battery and no longer have any problems starting. 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2015

78740 mi

C $625
Water pump leaking coolant fluid. Replaced it and the belt. Front windshield washer fluid pump failed. Had to be replaced. 
Dec 2017

100440 mi

C $600
One headlight assembly was replaced and that was expensive. I replaced rear running light bulbs myself for $8.  
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Jul 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016

70800 mi

US $600
Coolant Control Valve replacement 16670-21010 
Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Oct 2012 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

177000 mi

US $590
Inverter water pump overheated and blew a fuse. Car's electrical system gave out, had to be towed. 
Toyota Prius in Israel
May 2015 - May 2021
Oct 2016

126260 mi

$50
filled the gas for the AC didn't start in the morning 2 days in a row. needed a jump start. the 12v battery was replaced. early wornning i got was park error ~ a week bifur. 
Mar 2017

132060 mi

$20
leeking compressor (gas is venting out) a refill will be needed every 6-12 mounts or a 2000$ repair of the compressor 
Dec 2017

141360 mi

$12
1 of the headlight was burned 
May 2018

146568 mi

$50
After a hard brake all lights turned on. I was told it was a communication error. Charged only for work time. 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Jul 2015 - Jul 2017
Jul 2015

140000 mi

US $600
rear end hit at 100k caused rear bushings and shocks to go bad Toyota refused responsibility even though I took it to them twice so I had a local shop do it at 1000 $ cheaper 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Mar 2016 - Sep 2017
Jun 2017

131000 mi

US $600
I changed front wheel bearings and changed one ball joint. 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2008 - Aug 2017
Jun 2014

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. 
Mar 2016

87420 mi

C $400
Front bearing assembly replaced. 
Apr 2017

103540 mi

C $1000
Front lower control arms replaced. "Play" was too high to pass safety inspection. Wheel alignment. 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
May 2016 - Apr 2018
Jul 2016

147300 mi

US $15
Headlight went out 
Dec 2016

152000 mi

US $150
Car was making weird flappy noise while accelerating. The mechanic looked at it, and found the oil was the consistency of syrup. Oil change fixed it. 
Apr 2018

255000 mi

US $450
Fan was not always turning on when starting air conditioning, but responded to percussive maintenance on the passenger side under the dashboard. The fan blower motor was replaced and the air filter was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2008 - Aug 2009
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016

150000 mi

US $400
Replaced passenger side wheel bearing (necessitated entire hub assembly) 
Oct 2017

176000 mi

US $775
Diagnosed failure of steering-wheel-mounted front and rear defog buttons. No other steering wheel buttons affected. After receiving $775 estimate, declined to proceed with repair. Defog still works from touchscreen controls. 
May 2021

212000 mi
Mass airflow sensor replaced 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

118000 mi

US $185
Serpentine belt 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

223200 mi

C $350
Proactively changed both driveshafts as boot on drivers side had split over the winter. Changed shoes, drums, pads and rotors. Felt pedal vibration on braking. Changed all as rear brakes were original and front were overdue. 
Jan 2018

226920 mi

C $80
Changed coilpack on 4th cylinder 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2011 - Jan 2016
Dec 2011

53747 mi

US $150
replaced 12 volt battery with Optima Yellow-Top 
Sep 2014

103000 mi

US $400
Replaced engine coolant pump 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
Oct 2021

144000 mi

US $75
Sway bar end links replaced. 
Dec 2021

145000 mi

US $100
Replace Coolant Flow Control Valve due to P1121 error code. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2013 - Aug 2018
Aug 2015

88100 mi

US $200
Front left wheel bearing noisy. Replaced bearing and hub. 
Aug 2016

94100 mi

US $200
Wheel bearing that was replaced a year earlier failed again and had to be replaced. Suspect faulty replacement bearing. 
May 2017

99000 mi

US $226
Rear liftgate trim tabs broke leaving the piece dangling. Required replacement. 
Feb 2018

106850 mi

US $200
TPMS sensor light went on, diagnosed as failed TPMS sensor, likely dead battery. All 4 sensors replaced. This was the first TPMS failure of the vehicle. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Jun 2010 - Sep 2021
Aug 2010

60200 mi

US $225
Right hand light bulb replaced.  
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2008 - Jul 2011
Aug 2008

8100 mi

US $800
reprogrammed new fob pull out and rebuild transmission that dealer broke on last visit 
Sep 2008

8300 mi

US $220
fix problem with suspension post transmission rebuild  
Jan 2009

20000 mi

US $890
Replace rebuilt transmission with New transmission like they should have in the first place 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2022
Oct 2017

142000 mi

US $790
Front wheel bearings extremely noisy 
May 2021

175000 mi

US $200
muffler and tailpipe 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Oct 2013 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

91000 mi

US $150
Exhaust heat shield rusted and needed to be replaced 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2008 - Dec 2015
Jul 2012

52500 mi

US $100
Serpentine belt was cracked and replaced 
Toyota Prius in Louisiana, United States
May 2008 - Jun 2012
Sep 2011

95000 mi

US $106
The rubber cover on the rear hatch opening switch deteriorated and was nearing failure which would have left the switch open to the elements. Supreme Toyota in Hammond LA replaced the switch and cover with what appears to be a more substantial cover. 
Dec 2011

102000 mi

US $145
The dealer technician noticed cracking in the drive belt. They replaced the drive belt with no problems. No problems since. 
Toyota Prius in Iowa, United States
Nov 2012 - Apr 2016
Oct 2013

95700 mi

US $110
Front left wheel bearing replaced 
May 2015

120000 mi

US $200
Replaced all 4 shocks, when removed none really were very bad, car needed aligned really bad so I wanted to do shocks first. Also alignment required shims on rear and camber bolts up front, it drives like new now. Alignment cost 300. 
Toyota Prius in Delaware, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016

126000 mi

US $120
Passenger air bag sensor needed replacement 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2014 - May 2015
Oct 2014

158300 mi

US $120
Tie-rod end on both side of the front axle. They were worn out due to occasional excessive load. 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
May 2012 - Mar 2018
Jun 2012

139000 mi

US $122
The brake, VSC, ABS and brake system malfunction lights came on and the regenerative brakes no longer functioned. 
Apr 2013

165300 mi

US $709
The car was making a lot of noise while driving. The shop replaced the hub bearing 
Apr 2016

225000 mi

US $560
The car was pulling to the left despite having been aligned. The car was making a very loud groan as I drove and having previously replaced the right bearing I assumed the left also needed changed. After changing the left bearing, the mechanic test drove the car and heard same noise I'd been hearing. The right bearing was also bad and the front axle had been cross-threaded and needed replaced. 
Dec 2016

237000 mi

US $515
Right side wheel speed sensor failed 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2008 - Feb 2013
Apr 2011

55360 mi

C $126
Left front wheel bearing replaced under warranty. Dealer required a wheel alignment which was NOT covered under warranty. 
Toyota Prius in New Hampshire, United States
Jul 2013 - Nov 2014
Oct 2014

113000 mi

US $100
Lag in response, cleaned dirty throttle body. 
Toyota Prius in Nova Scotia, Canada
Aug 2013 - Jun 2018
May 2016

100440 mi

C $570
Front right wheel bearing 
May 2018

121520 mi

C $145
Exhaust hangers and gaskets 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Jun 2018 - Nov 2022
Oct 2018

123000 mi

US $128
1 headlight burned out I had both replaced 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2013
Oct 2010

71000 mi

US $65
Driver side headlight flickered after 15 min driving. Went out. Driving home both headlights went out (passenger side w/no warning flicker). Dealer wanted nearly $500 to replace both lights. Ordered bulbs on line. Took 3 hrs to replace 
Jan 2012

100100 mi

US $300
Gosh darn prius headlight problem AGAIN. Love this car. Hate these headlights. $300 to replace one bulb at the dealership. 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

113800 mi

US $600
Replaced catalyst and resonator, P0420 code. Previous catalyst was counterfeit. 
Jun 2022

121500 mi

US $230
Both front strut mounts were rattling badly, one rear strut was leaking. Purchased a set of four quick struts off eBay as a package. Replaced all four corners and got a quickie alignment at a local shop. 
Toyota Prius in Oklahoma, United States
Aug 2011 - May 2018
Jun 2014

60000 mi

US $700
Water pump leak at the housing. Replaced pump, gaskets and coolant Replaced accessory drive belt that was worn and frayed. Replaced rear hatch switch. The rubber switch boot was torn. 
Sep 2016

80000 mi

US $34
Replaced burned out parking and license plate bulbs. 
Jan 2017

45700 mi

US $645
Replaced 3 way coolant valve. 
Jun 2017

86000 mi

US $500
Charged A/C system. Car was running org factory freon and was 60 percent full Replaced hybrid water pump and topped off coolant. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2018
Jan 2014

139500 mi

US $120
Replace drive belt. 
Jun 2014

106000 mi

US $1000
Replace front sway-bar links. 
Oct 2017

156000 mi

US $165
Muffler heat shield replaced 
Jan 2018

158000 mi

US $400
Replace water pump Replace steering rack 
Jun 2018

163000 mi

US $170
Replace tie rod ends 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
May 2014 - Sep 2017
Jul 2014

94700 mi

US $40
Steering completely locked. Recall repair had been completed prior to this incident. Shop cleaned contact points. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2017
Nov 2013

56000 mi

US $320
Replaced 12v battery 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Nov 2013 - Jul 2018
Dec 2013

91000 mi

US $120
Passenger door frame out of alignment, door gasket also torn causing wind noise. 
Apr 2018

183000 mi

US $40
Burns out headlight 
Jun 2018

186000 mi

US $30
Another burned out headlight bulb 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2010 - Sep 2019
Jan 2016

63800 mi

US $350
The original 12V battery needed to be replaced. 
Dec 2016

92000 mi

US $950
replacement of front struts left and right Evap system. One part of the gas line replaced 
Dec 2017

105000 mi

US $360
Front tire pressure monitoring system sensors replaced. 
Jul 2019

115000 mi

US $12000
front wheel bearings replaced because there was a slight whirring noise 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Sep 2017 - Jul 2018
Jan 2018

155000 mi

US $353
Alignment issues. Car re-aligned and new tires purchased 
Jul 2018

162900 mi

US $377
12V battery replacement, coolant replacement and transmission fluid replacement blower fan replaced 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012

US $30
running a little rough at idle 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

90000 mi

US $30
driver side headlight (HID) goes dark every 5-10 min. when on low beam. Passenger side still OK. Both bulbs replaced with 6000K color. Process is slow wilthout removing bumper, but is doable. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2015
Apr 2013

36200 mi

US $49
rear lic bolt stuck and was removed 
Mar 2014

43000 mi

US $165
12v Aux battery died after 6 years (good life span) and was replaced by father son team 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jul 2010 - Oct 2023
Nov 2014

90000 mi

US $170
The start sequence is powered by a small lead acid battery; boot computers, energize brakes, engage big hybrid battery. A weak small battery could not energize the fly-by-wire brakes causing warning lights and car would not shift into drive 
Jun 2017

108000 mi

US $200
Left headlight bulb burnt-out. Replaced both. Bought new bulbs on the internet and had local repair shop replace both. Half the price of the dealer. 
Sep 2023

159000 mi

US $1100
The inverter coolant pump failed. Replaced at New Jersey dealership the same day. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Apr 2014 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

80000 mi

US $294
Leaking main engine water pump 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Feb 2016 - Apr 2017
Feb 2016

89000 mi

US $281
The traction battery failed and was replaced with a new battery. 
Toyota Prius in Utah, United States
Oct 2012 - Feb 2017
Jun 2015

100000 mi

US $250
Water pump replaced as it was beginning to leak. Cost of about 250 
Aug 2016

108000 mi

US $370
the multi function display failed. Repaired by autobeyours, taken out and put back in by me. Easy to do after watching youtube video. Works well once again. Worth doing as car is very reliable. $325 repair + $45 shipping it out. the multi function display failed. Repaired by autobeyours, taken out and put back in by me. Easy to do after watching youtube video. Works well once again. Worth doing as car is very reliable. $325 repair + $45 shipping it out. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2012
May 2008

10000 mi

US $186
Tire Pressure Sensor (valve Stem Broke) Causing flat tire. 
Dec 2009

42000 mi

US $95
RH headlight goes off and on. 
Feb 2010

44000 mi

US $54
Leveling Sensor Linkage worn causing squeaking in back of car. Rh head lite out and the lh off and on out. Non dealer said it was the controller. the dealer said it was just the bulbs and replaced both. 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Jun 2008 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014

54000 mi

US $300
The auxiliary battery (located at far back) died in the super cold weather. We had it replaced at dealer. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
Mar 2012

81000 mi

US $50
Blower Motor failed and had to be replaced. It would work intermittently. 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Dec 2013 - Jul 2015
Jan 2013

24000 mi

US $300
Replaced leaking water pump. 
Toyota Prius in Vermont, United States
Jan 2009 - May 2018
Jun 2011

41000 mi

US $50
Car went through large puddle and ABS warning light came on, requiring the car's computer to be reset. 
Jun 2015

98000 mi

US $50
Replaced the air blower, which was intermittently failing. 
Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Jan 2016 - Mar 2018
Apr 2016

97200 mi

US $500
replaced both rear shock absorbers, leaking 
Apr 2017

104000 mi

US $300
Leaking water pump replaced 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
May 2017 - Jul 2021
May 2017

202000 mi

US $1360
hybrid system cooling valve passenger side front wheel bearing 
Jan 2018

208000 mi

US $384
valve cover gasket, pcv value, spark plugs, ignition coil .., since was having valve cover gasket replaced,, went ahead and had the other stuff done 
Mar 2018

210000 mi

US $500
hybrid battery problem. code P0A80. Mechanic removed hybrid battery and found one cell was below the required voltage. should be 7.5 or higher and one had 6.23. Bad cell was replaced and copper contacts were also replaced with new ones. battery was reinstalled and problem was resolved. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021

134000 mi

US $30
Replaced clockspring in steering column. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Jun 2011 - Oct 2014
Jul 2011

40500 mi
pin hole in air conditioner coil. This is the second such incident. Toyota agreed to fix it out of warranty. 
Jun 2013

59000 mi

US $458
Water pump needed replacing 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2014
Aug 2010

65000 mi

US $300
Struts holding rear hatch needed to be replaced 
May 2011

80000 mi
There was a rattle when front tires went over a bump. Only noticeable at speed below 15 mph. Front Sway Bar links were worn out. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Oct 2007 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016

86000 mi
Brakes would intermittently lose about 90% of their stopping power. If car turned off completely, brakes returned to normal until next episode. Although Toyota offered warranty extension on '08 Prius brakes, it refused to cover this repair. 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Jan 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2017

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! 
Sep 2017

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. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015

53000 mi
3 Way coolant valve needed to be replaced. Was under warranty. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

99000 mi
Left rear shock replaced under Toyota platimum warranty. Costs was zero but would have been $315 if no warranty. 
Toyota Prius in Utah, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

36000 mi
Control arm makes noise when turning under braking. The parts were replaced 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Nov 2009 - Jan 2013
Dec 2009

12000 mi
Remote key fob button popped up, no longer able to use keyless entry. 
Jan 2011

26000 mi

US $83
A/c blower motor replaced, a/c air filter I had to pay for. 
Jun 2012

44000 mi
Engine water pump and hybrid water pump and battery 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Sep 2009 - Aug 2016
Jun 2014

53000 mi

US $500
Normal (12V) battery identified as problem behind a series of inaccurate Check Engine Light firings. Water pump also identified as needing replacement on this trip. 
Aug 2014

55000 mi
P1121 code - known frequent problem with Priuses of this vintage; eventually got manufacturer to pay for full replacement of coolant flow control valve! 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
May 2008 - Nov 2019
Jan 2009

11000 mi
The fuel filler door which can only be opened by a cable lever switch that had to be adjusted to allow the filler door to unlatch and open wide enough to allow your hand egress to open the door completely. The dealer greased the hinge and adjusted the cab 
Apr 2009

20700 mi
HID headlamp bulb repaired/replaced under warranty during a scheduled maintenance service. The repair has been working correctly since then. The HID lamp would initially light but would not stay lit..... the bulb was replaced. 
Jan 2011

60000 mi
Hatch struts were weakening, not allowing hatch to open completely without force especially in cold winter temperatures ..dealer replaced them under extended warranty at no cost to me.. 
Jul 2011

61000 mi

US $250
Noticed I had to turn radio louder with windows down with beginning of warmer weather. Thought tire problem. At regular service interval dealer found and replaced defective both front wheel bearings. Charged for alignment. Very slow AC leak, recharged. 
Aug 2011

62700 mi

US $50
Defective fog light bulb. 
Feb 2013

81300 mi

US $205
Replaced defective HID, drivers side, headlamp. Replaced same LED under original warranty period but now I was told by Toyota because of lawsuit I am now out of additional extended warranty coverage. I argued to no avail. 
Jun 2013

83000 mi

US $58
Dealer replaced dead nav/brain head unit under extended warranty. Estimated cost was $8500.00 if I did not have extended warranty. There are rebuilt units available for much less but because I had ex. War. the dealer replaced with new unit. Kept getting red emergency triangle light in dashboard and " problem " across screen of brain unit before brain unit stopped working. After brain unit was replaced warning idiot light conditions still lit up intermittent. Found low oil. 
Feb 2014

87000 mi

US $30
Tail light bulb replacement...o.3 hours @ $ 99 per hour .. 
Feb 2015

94300 mi
Have had an intermittent check engine light for the past year. Dealer could never find anything. I eventually found it was very low on oil. Seems to be burning it. Not happy that dealer didn't discover the problem one of the times I took it in. 
Apr 2016

102700 mi

US $472
Check Engine light. First visit #2 cylinder problem. Change plugs, clean injectors. Mechanic also recommended cracked serpentine belt and possible water pump leakage. I okayed replace serpentine belt. 
May 2016

103000 mi

US $487
30 days and 500 miles after repair on 4/01/2016 the same condition again on 5/07/16. Check engine light. Dealer found bad injector cylinder # 2 again. Replaced faulty injector. Now problem is corrected . 
Aug 2016

106000 mi

US $40
wheel air leak.Found tire seal leak. Remove tire ,wire brush rim seal area , add some kind of bead compound and remount tire. 
Oct 2016

106200 mi

US $600
Not normal, rather loud noise coming from front of car when rolling. Took car to dealer service and found driver side front wheel bearing failing. Dealer also recommended wheel alignment after bearing replacement . 
Jan 2018

112000 mi

US $100
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. 
Aug 2018

119600 mi

US $1033
Replace front strut assemblies, sway bar links and alignment. Trip included an oil change. I told them no rush to have the car returned. Sweeney's Auto Repair shop had the car 2 weeks. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2015
Sep 2009

22000 mi
XM Radio antenna that is included with the Toyota Prius XM package is mounted inside the car. This is a design flaw that renders it unusable outside of a metropolitan area where there are XM ground repeaters. Toyota agreed to replace w/external ant 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2018
Feb 2014

45000 mi

US $220
Rubber melted on rear hatch door latch. Replaced latch assembly. 
Feb 2015

50000 mi
Notice a slight misfire when coming to a stop. WAs not reproducible at shop and no codes stored in current flow but cylinder misfire was in history. Throttle cleaned. 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2012 - May 2018
Nov 2012

24260 mi

C $216
I had a thermostat changed as I suspected it was sticking (via ScanGauge II water temp readings). Dealer software could not i.d. any trouble and was not recommending a change. I insisted and the new thermostat has cleared up the symptoms 
May 2014

43400 mi
Leaking water pump replaced under extended warranty 
Mar 2015

55180 mi

C $67
Removed and replaced noisy blower motor for HVAC system. 
May 2018

94240 mi

C $305
To pass Ontario safety inspection for re-sale, the car needed new front rotors and front pads 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Sep 2014 - Oct 2016
Oct 2014

83000 mi
Calibrated headlights Oil change, engine and cabin air filters replaced, radiator cap replaced due to signs of leakage 
Nov 2014

83500 mi

US $112
Changed ATF; replaced ATF drain plug; inspected brakes; replaced horns; replaced PCV; topped off fluids 
Jun 2016

105000 mi

US $115
Wiring issue 
Oct 2016

111000 mi

US $150
Coolant control valve was bad; throwing P1116 and P1121 codes and check engine light; replaced valve and replaced engine coolant; also did oil & filter change; rotate and balance, new wipers  repaired horn wiring 
Toyota Prius in South Carolina, United States
Feb 2013 - Apr 2015
Mar 2015

125000 mi
Battery went dead in winter severe cold. Could not restart by an exterior battery boost. The small battery was replaced and several fuses. Problem originated in an obscure fuse. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Aug 2007 - Dec 2009
Dec 2009

31000 mi
The hatch hold-up struts required replacing, they'd weakened. Fully paid for by Toyota's warrantee. 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

51000 mi
combination meter would fail leaving all dash lights to fail to come on when car was started. no speedometer, no fuel level nothing. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Nov 2007 - Jan 2017
Jun 2012

62000 mi
One Leaking rear strut. Will repair later. Update: it appeared to stop and never became an issue of suspension.  
Jun 2015

94000 mi

US $185
Leak in fuel pump 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2007 - Oct 2011
Feb 2010

22000 mi
Right headlight (both high & low beams)went out. Dealer tested for electrical issues and did not find anything. Bulb was replaced. 
Apr 2010

27000 mi
Marker light / turn signal went out, replaced. Left HID bulb also replaced due to service bulletin. 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2010 - Mar 2012
Jul 2011

62000 mi
noticed the battery was not reaching full charge ... diagnostic was OK .. it was the heat .. we have a heat waze ( over 40) so the battery efficiency is reduced and will not charge as fully. Noticed improvments with cooler weather now. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Mar 2011 - Aug 2015
Feb 2011

49995 mi
HID bulbs went bad. Toyota extended warranty to 50,000 miles so they were replaced free. 
Nov 2012

78800 mi

US $600
Hybrid system water pump 
Jan 2013

81000 mi
12 v accessory battery was replaced because car would not start. $260 for a battery. 
Aug 2013

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. 
Aug 2015

96000 mi
The rubber handle for the rear hatch melted off. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2012
Oct 2009

29000 mi
4 burned out lights, including headlight 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2022
Jun 2015

154000 mi
Replaced inverter cooling pump under recall 
Jan 2022

271000 mi

US $1500
Drive battery failed 
Jul 2022

279000 mi
Main Drive Battery replaced under warranty 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2007 - Jun 2018
Jun 2008

8000 mi
aux port alternator whine TSB to install noise filter behind aux port. 
Sep 2010

28000 mi
FOB button stuck TSB for gas pedal reshaping. 
Mar 2013

37000 mi
From earlier repair, the left blinker light was not hooked up properly. The connector was pinned behind the side panel, so the panels had to be removed again to retrieve the connector. 
Apr 2016

50300 mi

US $130
Both HID headlight bulbs were failing. 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2019
Nov 2016

110900 mi
Power button and dash board whould not respond. Took to dealer, found that it was a recall issue. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2018
Mar 2013

64000 mi

US $190
The display controller (part that shows odometer, speed, fuel gauge) had failed. 
Apr 2015

82700 mi

US $12
Driver side power lock failed to operate correctly. It would move slightly, but not enough to engage or disengage. 
May 2015

84000 mi

US $60
Resonator pipe broke from catalytic converter 
Feb 2016

88000 mi

US $600
The Multifunction Display (touch screen) stopped working entirely. I removed it and sent it to a shop that services these displays. Leaky water pump and worn timing belt replaced. Car happened to be in the shop for a replacement accessory battery. Physical key does not unlock the car. Service center investigated it, but did not do anything. 
Mar 2018

94000 mi

US $2400
Replaced a leaky water pump 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2010 - Dec 2015
Dec 2012

77000 mi
Catalytic Converter Failed at 77,400 mi. Normal Car warranty expired however dealer replaced at no cost with a new one using the federal emissions warranty which covers this repair for vehicles under 80,000 mi 
May 2013

80000 mi
Water Pump leaking - replaced water pump 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
May 2010 - Aug 2015
Aug 2010

21000 mi
broken driver windshield wiper (hold down nut) cap replaced, part number 90084-94001. Waiting for the warranty paper work took much longer than replacing the part. 
Jan 2013

49300 mi

US $166
Odd symptoms intermittent, happened only twice with my wife driving - engine revs up when removing foot for accelerator at 55 mph to slow down for stop light. Service Advisor recommended Injector Flush & Induction Service 79.95 each. Not fixed. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Mar 2016 - Jan 2022
Oct 2016

113000 mi

US $410
Rear hatch garnish broke off the car and needed replacement. 
Jun 2017

118973 mi
Hybrid battery showing signs of wear. Owner used Prolong Deluxe hybrid battery conditioning system to charge/deep discharge the cells to restore balance and battery performance. 
Jan 2018

131000 mi

US $1073
Left front headlight assembly started allowing water inside in a rainstorm. HID bulb started going off while driving at night. Sometimes just turning headlights off then back on caused light to come back on. Ballast is located at the bottom of the headlight assembly so all water was dripping onto it. Mechanic replaced headlight assembly, HID bulb and ballast with OEM equipment. Lights now working properly. 
Jan 2019

143981 mi

US $110
Replaced inverter coolant pump 
Oct 2019

159183 mi

US $2500
Replaced weakening hybrid battery pack with OEM one. No codes were thrown prior to replacement. 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Feb 2009 - Aug 2009
Mar 2009

11000 mi
Fuel filler door would not open when interior lever was pulled. 
Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Mar 2016 - Jan 2020
Apr 2017

86800 mi

US $40
Both HID headlights started blinking or going off intermittently - at different times. I bought 2 Name brand quality lamps online for a total of $40 instead of dealer $130 each. I replaced both (without loosening fenders). No problem since (one year). 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Nov 2007 - Dec 2009
Toyota Prius in Netherlands
May 2009 - Jun 2014
Feb 2011

21700 mi
Accidentally the bearings on the front right wheel were not correct and the shop replaced them the second day and provided a replacement car during the time without any costs. A big thumbs up for the courtesy of this dealer. 
Jan 2012 ABS/VSC system reported malfunction after applying the brakes hard to avoid a cyclist. This was a software problem and was solved by installing new firmware as clearing the errors did not resolve the issue. 
Toyota Prius in Alabama, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2015
Sep 2012

45000 mi
water pump leaking coolant, replaced water pump and belt... 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

33000 mi
The damper on the glove box broke, causing it to drop open suddenly instead of gliding open. 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009

14000 mi
weak struts on rear hatch probable leak in AC drain. Apparently fixed itself. broke TPMS sensor while mounting tires 
Dec 2009

24000 mi
rear hatch struts replaced 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Sep 2013 - Oct 2017
Nov 2015

83000 mi

US $285
replaced one headlight. 
Sep 2017

97000 mi
The car was in for routine maintenance, during which I was told that one front strut was leaking -- not so seriously that it needed immediate attention, but I would need new struts eventually. Their estimate for doing this was over $800. Given that the car is 10 years old, I'm thinking it's time to replace it. I'm not inclined to spend over $800 on struts. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
May 2008 - Jul 2013
Sep 2010

21000 mi
Replaced blower motor flap servo 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2007 - Oct 2020
Jan 2010

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. 
Aug 2012

49700 mi

US $25
Reported a rubbing noise coming from front brakes. Dealer could not duplicate. Car is still making noise. 
Mar 2015

83000 mi

US $120
Thermostat on coolant pump that pumps hot coolant to a thermos tank next to the engine failed and had to be replaced. 
Sep 2016

93000 mi

US $350
Gearshift was stuck in neutral, had to be held in D to go forward. Shifter replaced under a TSB, apparently this is a common enough problem. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Jul 2008 - Sep 2012
Jun 2012

63000 mi
Cooling system 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2008 - Dec 2016
May 2012

38100 mi
The turning dial no longer worked and the radio needed to be replaced. 
Sep 2015

68000 mi

US $1200
Replaced front wheel bearings and aligned wheels 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2007 - Jun 2014
Oct 2009

40000 mi
Known quality problem with Toyota HID Head lamp. Replaced under goodwill by Toyota/Dealer. 
Jul 2011

87000 mi
HID Bulb burned out after last replacement 15 months ago. Due to continued bulb problems with Toyota HIDs dealer agreed to fix problem for no charge labor or parts. 
Aug 2011

88500 mi
The same HID headlight bulb that burned out in July burned out again in August. Passenger side Head Light. 
Dec 2011

96000 mi

US $340
Water pump was leaking, had a new after market water pump installed. 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Feb 2015 - Dec 2017
May 2015

87000 mi

US $72
My 2008 Prius has the HID headlights and they were blinking so I replaced both with new bulbs. 
May 2016

95000 mi
Drivers side HID headlight burnt out again. Replaced Drivers side headlight ballast, water got into the headlight assembly and burnt it up. 
Nov 2016

99500 mi

US $200
drivers side front strut failed, lost all it's fluid. I installed two new front struts. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2008 - Jun 2010
Mar 2010

28000 mi
BRAKE Warning Light illuminated for no apparent reason. Immediately made appointment for dealer to investigate. Brake light remained on for 17 miles, then at stop light just before entry to dealer, light self-cancelled. Dealer could not duplicate. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2022
Jan 2011

72300 mi
Can't completely fill up the gas tank. They told me the gas tank has a bladder in it and probably because of it being so cold it won't fill up all the way. I should wait and see if it gets better when it warms up outside. 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2008 - Dec 2013
Mar 2010

40000 mi
Exterior spoiler came loose. Dealer reattached. No cost 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Dec 2007 - Oct 2013
May 2011

47000 mi

US $200
fog lamp not working. bulb & casing around it needed to be replaced 
Sep 2012

65000 mi

US $600
Battery was found to be inadequate when I took the car in due to a "check engine" light that turned out to be caused by a defective gas cap. 
Oct 2012

65700 mi
My tire inflation light keeps coming on. Somewhere there seems to be a slow leak. All of the tires LOOK OK, but the light comes on & they always fine one low 
Jun 2013

73000 mi

US $15
One tire has been leaking slowly for several months. Remounted tire after cleaning some corrosion off of tire and rim 
Toyota Prius in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2015 - May 2017
Apr 2015

123380 mi

C $820
Faulty Wheel Bearing. Was Seized on CV shaft both had to be replaced 
Jun 2016

150040 mi

C $900
Struts were worn out. 
Jul 2016

151140 mi
PCV Valve replaced to try to improve oil consumption. Didn't help. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Apr 2008 - Dec 2017
Mar 2012

45000 mi
replaced water pump 
Aug 2013

57000 mi

US $150
head light 
Nov 2014

74000 mi

US $182
Head light out 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2008 - Apr 2019
Mar 2009

10000 mi
Odometer and instrument panel lights would not come on for 20 minutes. 
Dec 2017

130000 mi

US $5
Dash meter failed in cold weather. Rather than pay $1000 to the dealer to replace the dash meter, I went online to YouTube and fixed it myself (replaced bad capacitor). 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2014
May 2009

36000 mi
When iPod was plugged in to both aux and 12v ports and the stereo was in aux mode, there would be noise out of the stereo system. Fixed by installing new audio interference filter as part of a TSB.  
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2008 - Mar 2012
Jan 2010

27000 mi
Replaced left HID Headlight which had gone out 
Feb 2010

27500 mi
replace Right HID lamp 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016

120000 mi
AC fan motor intermittently would not turn on. Fan motor was removed, cleaned, and oiled to reduce friction at start up. 
May 2016

125000 mi
Auxiliary input stopped working. Car would not switch to AUX to play music at all. AUX input was removed, and two resistors were bypassed by soldering together (by myself). Now AUX works, and can be switched to even without any input. 
Feb 2017

135000 mi

US $550
3-way coolant valve failed, and was replaced. combination meter failed and was replaced 
Jul 2017

132000 mi

US $350
Water pump and thermostat had to be replaced. Replaced all four struts, and front sway bar end-links. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Oct 2008 - Apr 2017
Dec 2009

76000 mi
Engine Air Flow Sensor Failed - Check Engine - Computer kept shutting down engine - Had to tow to not wear down hybrid battery 
Oct 2011

167000 mi

US $350
Coolant flow sensor for inverter - replaced sensor and valve 
Aug 2012

210000 mi

US $250
Inverter coolant pump failed and was replaced 
Sep 2014

274000 mi

US $770
Hybrid Coolant Pump Failure 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Mar 2008 - Jun 2015
Oct 2009

32000 mi
Cruise control was activated at 65mph on a rainy day on the highway and a car cut me off. I braked to override the cruise control. Instead of disengaging, the car sped up. I piled on top of the brake and changed lanes. Called Toyota and they blew me off. 
Toyota Prius in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2008 - Apr 2011
May 2009

8680 mi
Engine check light came on. Took vehicle to local dealer who determined via the code that there was a misfire problem. Cleared Engine Check light. Suggested we had picked up water in gas. Added 150ml TSP water eliminator. No further problem. 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Feb 2009 - Aug 2017
Jun 2009

10000 mi
My wife noticed a "condensation leak" feeding into the right/front passenger area near the front of her seating area ... near her left foot while seated. For this first trip, the leak could not be "replicated" by the service department. After a few days, the dealership was able to replicate the condensation leak on this trip, and found a "clogged line" ... POSSIBLY resulting from having driven over some debris on the road at some point. Line was cleared, and leak has not recurred since. 
Jun 2010

19000 mi
This is 2nd time the A/C condensation outlet has become plugged / water flowing into right front foot area instead of flowing out from bottom of car. Outlet was cleaned out by dealer; no additional leaking noticed since unplugged June 21. 
Jul 2011

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. 
Nov 2011

31900 mi
12-volt battery drained PROBABLY because I left headlights on and left phone re-charging plug in place for several days ( didn't drive during that time ). Jumped at home / diagnostic performed at dealer / everything checked out fine. 
Apr 2017

64000 mi

US $375
During routine inspection / maintenance, tech noted that coolant was low and found small / slow leak... seepage where pump joins with a "pipe" of some sort. Water pump and all "directly related" parts (related to the leak) were replaced. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Apr 2009 - Jun 2022
Apr 2012

40000 mi
Replaced water pump. 
Jan 2013

47000 mi
Passenger side headlight went out. 
Oct 2014

59200 mi

US $400
Dead 12 volt battery 
Dec 2014

60000 mi
Headlights intermittently not turning off after turning off car. Dealer unable to duplicate problem, could not solve. Dash display intermittently fails to dim when headlights are turned on. Dealer attempted to duplicate problem, but could not and therefore did not repair. 
Sep 2016

71000 mi

US $200
Replaced both headlights 
Jun 2017

75000 mi

US $1900
Both headlight assemblies replaced. High beams working intermittently. 
Toyota Prius in Israel
Sep 2008 - Mar 2015
May 2010

28520 mi
Leak in water pump discovered during routine maintenance. Replacement covered by warranty. 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Jan 2008 - Jun 2018
Sep 2011

192000 mi

US $250
Car was losing 2 quarts oil between regular maintenance (5,000 miles) PCV valve was replaced. Have not yet taken car back to dealer for oil consumption test. Update: problem persists. 
Dec 2012

250000 mi
Check engine light came on. Service dept. put it on the computer and 2 codes came up, 1. was the catalytic converter and 2: was a problem possibly with the gas cap. No definitive fix was given but an $1800.00 price was given for the repa. 
Feb 2013

260300 mi

US $943
Replace catalytic converter. 
Jun 2013

277000 mi

US $500
Replace hybrid cooling system 
Jun 2017

343000 mi

US $160
Replace the auxiliary battery 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2007 - Oct 2013
Mar 2011

66000 mi
Starting in Feb. the cruise does not engage. It started intermittent, but now permanent. Living with the problem at this time. Car is used for rural mail delivery. Needs front brake pads every 2 years. Other vehicles require every 6 months.  
Sep 2011

70000 mi

US $600
Cracked CVT Boot Passenger front wheel bearing 
Jan 2012

79000 mi

US $150
Combination Meter repair. Dealer wanted 4-6 weeks down time and $900. DIY repair 6hr. job total. 2 weeks down time (the meter board was sent out for repair)$150. 

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2008 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

Toyota Prius in South Carolina, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015

99900 mi

US $738
Headlights low & high beams didn't work. Problem was on control side of headlight relay; removed dash to locate problem area found an open in harness goes from fuse block inside the car. Replaced original wire with new. Repair not guaranteed 

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2008 Toyota Prius 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008

10000 mi

US $125
AC drain hose clogged. During trips 1 1/5+ hours, driver notice water dripping on foot during turns. 

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2007 Toyota Prius

Engine not specified

Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Nov 2009

40000 mi
Replaced steering wheel after the controls on the right side stopped working. 

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2007 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Dec 2012 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014

144000 mi
A/C fan motor on the Prius kept going out. Had to kick the panel under the glove box to get it going. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2007 - Nov 2013
Nov 2013

145000 mi

US $200
12V battery replaced 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Dec 2006 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

50000 mi

US $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 Ontario, Canada
Nov 2007 - Sep 2012
May 2009

30380 mi
Defective sensor. Leaking water pump. Install sensor. Install water pump. 
Sep 2009

36580 mi

C $220
Right front wheel noisy; bearing no good, replaced. 
Mar 2010

42160 mi

C $64
Right front headlight replaced 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Jul 2017 - Aug 2019
Mar 2018

133051 mi

US $174
Three Redi-Sensor 7002A Sensors used to monitor tire pressures were replaced because of low batteries. This was the first replacement for these sensors after 11 years which commonly fail after around 5 years or so according to Costco. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2014 - Dec 2017
Apr 2017

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. 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Feb 2013 - Dec 2016
Mar 2013

232000 mi

US $955
HID lights replaced for the 4th time since new. First 3 times repairs were covered or partially covered by Toyota. 
Oct 2013

254200 mi

US $5000
Bent valve rod. Dealer recommends replacing vehicle. A new engine is recommended. Repairs not economically feasible. 
Jan 2014

255000 mi

US $4335
Original engine died at 254500. Replaced engine with used engine (52000 miles).  Replaced entire exhaust system at the same time. 
Mar 2015

289000 mi

US $450
Water pump leaking and heater hose leaking. Replaced both. 
Sep 2015

302000 mi
Engine light on. Water temp sensor bad. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2012 - Mar 2021
Feb 2013

102900 mi

US $200
A/C blowing warm air. 
Dec 2013

118000 mi
A/C did not work properly when I drove the car to Savannah and the temp went to 81 degrees. Dealer couldn't find the problem and advised I return the car once the weather gets warmer. 
Jun 2014

125000 mi

US $650
Dealer determined low side AC pressure line was leaking. Replaced part and recharged. 
May 2015

135700 mi

US $450
Brakes were wearing unevenly. Dealer replaced brake pads and cut rotors. Left side pad was stuck in caliper bracket. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
Mar 2016

174000 mi

US $150
Replaced headlight 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2010 - Dec 2015
Oct 2015

156700 mi

US $150
Unusual engine oil consumption in the past several months. Engine sludge was suspect and engine was flushed with special detergent. The oil consumption drastically reduced after this engine flush. 
Toyota Prius in Kansas, United States
Nov 2006 - Jun 2022
Oct 2016

145700 mi

US $200
Left Front Wheel Bearing 
Nov 2017

162000 mi

US $300
Engine Water pump, also coolant recovery tank pump 
Apr 2022

216000 mi

US $150
Passenger front wheel bearing 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Jan 2007 - Jul 2022
Mar 2015

165000 mi

US $1300
Replace worn components Struts replaced on all four corners serpentine belt, pulley replaced 
Aug 2016

185300 mi

US $603
Driver's side wheel bearing badly worn; replaced. 
Feb 2017

193000 mi

US $317
Replace right rear hub assembly 
Mar 2017

194000 mi

US $576
Replace right front wheel bearing 
Feb 2018

204000 mi

US $186
Replace right rear wheel bearing 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Feb 2007 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

119000 mi

US $100
After 10 years, the serpentine belt was showing wear. It was replaced in just over an hour while I waited. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2014 - Apr 2022
Feb 2015

121000 mi

US $9
Rubber on hatch release disintegrated and made the trunk hard to open. Apparently many 2007's got a bad batch of rubber.It melts and turns to a gooey substance that gets stuck in handle. I replaced the rubber piece. There should be a recall. 
Jul 2016

137300 mi
The Hybrid battery was bad. 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
May 2010 - Apr 2021
Apr 2017

127000 mi

US $400
Repair gas tank filler cover. The release cable running from the inside of the car to the filler cover separated at the filler cover. The mechanic said it wasn't uncommon. 
Jan 2018

143000 mi

US $75
Head light was burned out. Replaced. 
Apr 2018

150000 mi

US $125
Repaired other front headlamp 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Sep 2013 - May 2019
Nov 2013

116400 mi

US $95
Both HID headlights were flickering and were replaced, one at a time. Official procedure requires removal of front bumper, I was able to do it without by removing the washer bottle & fuse block cover and squeezing my hands in the small spac. 
Sep 2016

184000 mi

US $83
Hood latch failed due to a broken spring. Replaced latch. 
Jan 2017

130700 mi

US $398
Several warning lights and diminished braking performance. Local shop diagnosed bad brake control power supply. Attempted to clean corroded connections w/o luck. New part was $500, so I replaced it myself with used $24 part. Fixed problem. 
Nov 2017

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. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2014 - Dec 2016
Feb 2015

138000 mi
Battery was low one morning, MFD said there was a transmission problem. After a jump, it needed multiple start/stops to clear the issue to make the car drivable again. Battery seems to randomly go low overnight two or three times a winter. 
Jun 2015

145000 mi

US $5
Hole in exhaust, at a spot difficult to get to. Attempted to seal, repair failed after one week. Now living with a noisy Prius. 
Jul 2015

145700 mi
Car refuses to run more than ~10 seconds. Multiple error codes suggesting issue with throttle control. Have attempted to take apart throttle control, difficult and complex to diagnose. Car is currently broken awaiting more of my free time 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Jun 2007 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017

184000 mi

US $85
3-way coolant flow valve. 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2018
Jan 2010

47000 mi

US $75
Replaced headlamps after passenger side burnt out 
Apr 2010

52000 mi

US $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 mi

US $400
water pump leak 
Apr 2017

144000 mi

US $3000
Replaced drive battery with NEW not rebuilt 
Jun 2017

150000 mi

US $100
one headlight burnt out, replaced both while front of car was off 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Nov 2017 - Jul 2018
Apr 2018

132000 mi

US $200
Power Inverter Cooling pump....pump that circulates coolant to the Pruis Hybrid Battery to keep it cool. Known problem/weakness. Had previously rec'd a new one in 2012 under Toyota Warranty/recall", however they appear to fail, in my case, every 6 years, 60K miles or so. 
Jul 2018

135000 mi

US $70
added spacers to downstream O2 sensor to prevent recurring CEL warnings about sensors/cat. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Feb 2022
May 2014

42100 mi

US $500
Coolant control valve Replace auxiliary battery Drive belt replacement recommended by dealer 
Oct 2015

55300 mi

US $60
Headlights needed to be replaced. Purchased non OEM headlight bulbs from the internet for self installation. 
Jun 2016

62000 mi

US $65
Headlight replacement. Cabin and Engine air filter replacement. 
Jun 2017

75000 mi

US $120
Hybrid battery needed to be replaced 
Oct 2021

129000 mi

US $850
Car shut down completely, blew a fuse. Water pump replaced. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

68000 mi

US $200
Engine light came on, faulty catalytic converter repaired and covered under original emissions warranty. 
Oct 2009

69000 mi

US $64
HID headlight passenger side intermittently shut off 
Toyota Prius in Maine, United States
Jan 2007 - May 2010
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2007 - Jun 2012
Feb 2010

30000 mi
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 mi

US $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 mi

US $2000
The MFD needed replacing. AC not working. Audio not working. Speedometer and all info on the screen not reporting data. 
Mar 2012

50000 mi

US $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 ! 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Mar 2008 - Feb 2021
Feb 2016

161900 mi

US $90
Traction pack failure. I just replaced two individual cells in the pack, did the work myself, overall cost to fix was $90 and about 5 hours of time. 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Feb 2015 - Apr 2016
Feb 2015

91000 mi

US $90
I have replaced the HID bulbs in this car 4 times. Finally bought LED lights and installed those. Have been using them since january and haven't had any issues! 
Feb 2016

118900 mi

US $237
Brake light switch 
Apr 2016

126000 mi

US $4000
Had to have Prius hybrid battery replaced 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Oct 2007 - Dec 2012
May 2009

58000 mi

US $150
A/C fan inoperative fan and motor replaced. 
Apr 2012

123000 mi

US $120
recharge and replace 2 valves 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Aug 2007 - Jun 2018
Apr 2012

65300 mi

US $420
It needed a new 12 volt battery. Not the main hybrid battery. 
Aug 2012

72000 mi

US $620
The pump for the inverter needed replacing. The pump on the inverter broke. The dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree. 
Oct 2013

86200 mi

US $110
The pump for the windshield wiper fluid needed to be replaced. 
May 2016

110000 mi

US $450
Right front wheel bearing (or something like that) needed to be replaced. When the wheels rotated, like when driving(!), it made it very noisy. 
May 2017

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. 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Nov 2007 - Dec 2009
Jan 2008

22000 mi
Radio buttons inoperative, could not load or eject CDs. 
Feb 2008

24000 mi
Radio buttons inoperative, could not load or eject CDs. Replaced radio unit in instrument panel. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012

75000 mi

US $120
Water pump on IC engine was leaking and needed to be replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Missouri, United States
Feb 2014 - Jun 2022
Mar 2014

61000 mi

US $956
Dash light indicating need to take car in for service. Service indicated the cooling pump needed replacement and water pump had leak and should be repaired. Had both repaired. 
May 2015

68000 mi
Replace headlights 
Feb 2022

122832 mi

US $1150
Headlight electronic repair 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2007 - Dec 2015
Dec 2011

129000 mi

US $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. 
Nov 2013

184000 mi
Combination meter - speedometer replaced under recall 
Jan 2015

192200 mi

US $400
Radiator replacement with new coolant. Radiator developed pin-holes and was leaking Water pump replaced - leaking from shaft 
Toyota Prius in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Feb 2016

149900 mi

US $1700
Replaced hybrid traction battery 
Nov 2017

182000 mi

US $810
Replaced combination meter assembly. Toyota had extended the warranty coverage for this part, but extended warranty expired six months prior. 
Dec 2021

230000 mi

US $100
Replaced failing relays which were causing codes. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2022
Apr 2015

128000 mi
Replaced hybrid battery due to premature failure. 
Jan 2017

138000 mi
Instrument cluster replacement 
May 2022

220000 mi

US $350
Replaced the rear brake assembly, both wheel cylinders and drums 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Oct 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2014

67000 mi
The dash speedometer cluster went out and was replaced under Toyota's extended warranty for the part. 
May 2022

170000 mi

US $40
Replace rear tailgate handle 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jan 2008 - Sep 2013
May 2013

60000 mi

US $200
Shorted out brake light switch that caused the cruise control to shut off and remain off unless you shut the car off and turned it back on 
Toyota Prius in Missouri, United States
Oct 2007 - Jan 2012
Feb 2011

104000 mi

US $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 mi

US $60
Headlight(s) still turn off, with new bulbs....regulator needs replacing on both lights...known Toyota Prius Xenon light problem... 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Feb 2014 - Oct 2016
Mar 2014

37000 mi

US $28
Heat shields on exhaust system became loose causing a very annoying clanking noise when motor was running. New bolts were used to tighten heat shields. No more noise. 
Sep 2015

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. 
Mar 2016

48000 mi
check engine light on. mechanic stated it was related to the emissions control system. Mechanic suggested I do not try to repair problem as repair work would probably cause rusted parts to break off causing more repair work. No charge. 
Oct 2016

49000 mi

US $100
timing belt replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Jan 2010 - Apr 2013
Mar 2010

3000 mi
Fixed a rattling noise inside the car/dash. Something needed to be glued.  
Apr 2013

30000 mi

US $300
needed new water pump 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Feb 2009 - Feb 2021
Jun 2014

181000 mi

US $500
Had to replace the "inverter cooling pump" (?). Was explained this part controls cooling for both the regular and hybrid engines. Check engine light came on then dealer attached a computer to find the code. 
Nov 2020

280000 mi

US $6500
Last November (around the 280,000 mile mark) I had problems with the hybrid battery pack. I was told it was "bad" and needed to be replaced. Without doing any research, I had the work done at the dealership. After the fact, I learned that bad cells in the hybrid battery pack can be replaced and it doesn't have to be that expensive.  Was also told the catalytic converter wasn't in good condition. Replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Oct 2007 - Jan 2017
Apr 2014

142200 mi

US $500
New owner of dealership: Went in for front end align. Dealer did not do; claiming damage to multiple front end components although car drives fine and only minor tire wear.  Said I needed water pump although I have never lost any coolant. 
Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2010 - Mar 2011
Feb 2011

54300 mi

US $500
found internal combustion engine pump was leaking, replaced both pumps. 
Toyota Prius in South Australia, Australia
May 2012 - Dec 2015
Feb 2013

51340 mi

A $500
unknown problem with ABS 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2009 - Jan 2015
Jun 2009

30000 mi
Grounding issue with auxiliary connector where noise present when aux unit plugged into power socket. 
Aug 2012

59000 mi

US $500
Front passenger wheel bearing needed replacement after 58,000 miles 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2016 - Oct 2020
Jan 2017

US $725
Dashboard light wouldn't light. Dealer had to replace the combo computer. Warranty for this part was 9 years. I got this car 9 years and 7 months, missing the warranty. 
Aug 2018

163000 mi

US $579
The water pump for the inverter failed, so the dealer replaced the water pump. I was getting a VSC check engine light error. 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Oct 2020 - Mar 2022
Nov 2021

230000 mi

US $450
HV battery threw codes, triangle of death. Pulled battery out, brought to Hybrid Battery Exchange. Refurbished all connectors / bus bars, evened out charges, did load testing. Three cells tested bad, voltage crashing under load. Replaced the three cells. Reinstalled battery myself. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Jun 2015 - May 2016
Oct 2015

83300 mi

US $450
Coolant control valve stuck 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Aug 2010 - May 2012
Jul 2011

21300 mi

US $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. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015

60800 mi
Intermittent problem with left rear lights. Mechanic was not able to figure problem out. 
Jan 2016

128000 mi

US $25
Burnt Bulbs had to be changed. 
May 2017

142000 mi

US $300
Investigate oil leak. 
Oct 2017

148000 mi

US $500
transmission gasket change 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2009 - Dec 2016
Jul 2012

71300 mi

US $1289
The a/c no longer worked. They had to replace the compressor and the passenger side sensor. 
Apr 2016

96200 mi

US $400
The water pump was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2018
Jan 2010

8000 mi

US $400
Replace headlight bulbs less than 2 years. They were shutting down right I'm the middle driving at night. 
May 2010

57000 mi

US $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. 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2018
Jun 2012

71000 mi
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. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jan 2009 - Nov 2018
Aug 2013

56000 mi
hybrid battery replaced under warranty 
May 2015

72700 mi

US $962
Power inverter coolant pump valve 
Aug 2016

87000 mi

US $2000
replaced AC and associated parts. car was in the shop overnight. dealer provided rental at no additional charge:) 
Toyota Prius in Great Britain
Feb 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

92000 mi

£750
Both rear coil springs broken. Both replaced 
Dec 2021

129000 mi

£700
Right rear coil spring broken and replaced Rear box perforated and replaced 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015

102000 mi

US $2000
The hybrid battery went out. We bought another one from Napa and installed it ourselves. 
Toyota Prius in Idaho, United States
Apr 2008 - Dec 2008
May 2008

5000 mi
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 mi

US $3400
Car died. Battery determined defective. Also found a fuse and inverter bad. Only battery and tow covered under warranty. Owner paid the rest. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016

116000 mi

US $2100
Hybrid Battery Failed 
Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Apr 2008 - Jul 2018
Sep 2008

35000 mi
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 mi
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. Had to also replace the bulbs. 
Aug 2013

150000 mi
Recall to replace main display panel. Display shut down twice within 2 years. The first time, I was out of town and called the dealer. The display returned after the car was off for several hours. The second time I took it in and everyone was mystified. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Mar 2008 - Jan 2015
Mar 2011

51000 mi
Headlights were cutting in and out. Replaced bulbs. toyota extended warranty on them to 50,000. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Apr 2008 - Apr 2016
Nov 2012

115000 mi

US $180
Replaced 12 volt battery 
Jan 2013

116847 mi

US $492
Replaced leaking water pump (W/coolant) and drive belt. Replaced Combo Meter due to going out with cold weather. Replaced leaking water pump (W/coolant) and drive belt. 
Aug 2013

128300 mi
Hybrid Traction Battery replaced. Received P0A80 error on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013. Drove to Poway Toyota. Battery replaced under warranty (150k mi) 
Toyota Prius in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2006 - Jun 2008
Dec 2007

3000 mi
Got a reset from warning light,also noticed oil smell with heater/defroster. Sent home with  
Jan 2008

4000 mi
Wildly gyrating MPG read-out after filling with gasoline. Gradually went back to normal. Dealer didn't know what happened, treated my like a dunce.'Its perfectly normal" he said. I had never seen it before. 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Oct 2017

169000 mi

US $1428
Struts replaced. Left front bearing with hub assembly. Alignment. 
Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2009 - Mar 2017
Dec 2009

66000 mi
tail light out - replaced both tail lights. 
Sep 2011

80000 mi
ELECTRICAL PANEL IN CENTER OF DASH NOT RESPONDING TO TOUCH ON TOUCH SCREEN. UNIT ORDERED 6 WEEKS AGO AND REPLACED TODAY 
Mar 2014

101000 mi

US $900
replace manual water pump, evaluate transmission problem (none found). Drain and refill invertor coolant. Replace cabin air filter. 
May 2015

111000 mi

US $3450
Replaced hybrid battery 
Jun 2015

112000 mi

US $450
Involved coolant control valve which had to be replaced 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2015
Feb 2015

289300 mi

US $800
Battery had to be replaced - original battery 8 years old. 
Toyota Prius in Queensland, Australia
Apr 2015 - Dec 2016
May 2015

139820 mi

A $991
Replaced hybrid battery with a reconditioned one. 
Toyota Prius in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2007 - Jul 2012
Apr 2011

55800 mi

C $1000
main bearing in left front wheel required replacement 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018

109900 mi

US $2316
Replaced Hybrid battery. Car only 10 years old, 110,000 miles. Ridiculous! 
Oct 2018

113000 mi

US $1147
Both headlights were flickering periodically, sometimes they would both go off at the same time! Scary at night on a country road. Both headlight ballast and lights were replaced 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2022
Mar 2013

65000 mi
recall- replace steering part. they claimed preventive, but slack and wandering I'd previously noticed in the steering was gone. 
Mar 2016

98000 mi

US $90
Headlight Assy. Leaked causing short of HD bulb 
Jan 2017

102000 mi

US $188
R & R of pads and front rotors 
Dec 2021

127000 mi

US $900
HID ballast. Should be easy to fix, but due to installation design, took several hours to R & R 
Mar 2022

125000 mi

US $880
R&R. Headlight bulb & ballast 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Apr 2007 - Feb 2017
Apr 2015

101000 mi

US $291
Mass airflow sensor showed error code, part replaced. 
Mar 2016

113000 mi

US $750
Hybrid system water pump and valve were seen to need replacement during a routine service. Parts were replaced. 
Sep 2016

118000 mi
Replaced passenger side headlight. 
Oct 2016

118800 mi

US $1400
replace front struts and rear shocks, various bellows 
Nov 2016

119400 mi
Replaced driver side headlight for second time. 
Feb 2017

123000 mi

US $250
main dashboard combination meter failed intermittently for third time and then functioned properly again. Symptom blank display for speed, fuel, turn signals, etc. Car would not turn off normally, had to be forced off by holding power button Passenger headlight bulb replaced again. This was remarkable in that this was the fourth or fifth headlight bulb needing to be replaced in two years. Two were replaced by mechanic or dealer, two by owner himself. rate of failure very high for this part. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2010 - Feb 2016
Feb 2013

190000 mi
Instrument panel would go out when the car was really cold (below 15*F) Replaced the unit, dealer covered expenses per a TSB. 
Jan 2014

202400 mi

US $600
one of the HID headlamps will not stay lit. Replaced both bulbs and one ballast. 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Aug 2011 - Dec 2015
Mar 2012

210000 mi

US $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 mi

US $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. 
Jul 2014

262700 mi
P0420 code, perhaps because it is burning 500-700 ml per 1000 miles 
Jun 2015

277000 mi

US $182
Replaced catalytic converter to clear p0420 code. Fuel economy and power are back and engine light is gone! 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2011 - Mar 2018
Mar 2015

115000 mi
hybrid battery was replaced under warrenty 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2009 - Jul 2016
Dec 2009

51000 mi

US $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.  
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Mar 2007 - Dec 2011
Feb 2011

40000 mi

US $250
Hatch switch replaced due to defective rubber switch cover. Switch cover becomes gummy or melts when the weather is warm. 
Toyota Prius in Alabama, United States
Oct 2010 - Sep 2012
Nov 2010

57000 mi

US $246
Smart key quit working. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2015
Jun 2012

87000 mi
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. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2012 - Jul 2015
Jan 2013

129000 mi

US $100
Passenger side head lamp intermittent. Changed the lamp still no improvement. Not blowing enough hot air. 
Feb 2013

130000 mi

US $400
Passenger side head lamp intermittent. Changed the lamp still no improvement. Dealer said the ballast was bad. Costed $400 for parts and labor. 
Jan 2014

131500 mi
1. Instrument cluster did not light up. 2. Backup camera did not work. 
Feb 2014

146000 mi

US $3050
Problem with hybrid battery. I was told 3 out of 20 cells degraded, and the battery needs replacement. I am disappointed with 1 year Toyota warranty for hybrid battery. 12V auxillary battery has 7 years limited warranty at the same time. 
Jul 2014

154700 mi

US $110
Passenger side head lamp stopped working. I was told that bulb was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
Oct 2012

54200 mi
Changed the HID head light Bulb on the drivers side 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Jul 2012 - Mar 2014
Mar 2013

80000 mi

US $200
had to remove all the parts in the back to swap out the 12volt car battery. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Jun 2016 - Apr 2019
Aug 2016

139800 mi

US $200
A/C was not cooling very well. Dealer wants over $4,000 for a complete A/C System replacement. I don't think they were ripping me off b/c they suggested I NOT do the work. 
Apr 2017

140000 mi

US $800
P1121 coolant control valve remove and replace Dealer wanted over $4,000 to remove and replace entire AC system because the compressor was bad. I know a Toyota Certified mechanic who does side work, and he said he could remove and replace the compressor and it would not be a problem, so far so good after three months 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Feb 2008 - Sep 2014
Mar 2011

32000 mi
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. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2011 - Jan 2022
Jan 2012

74300 mi
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 mi

US $250
Water pump leaking; replaced 
Sep 2013

60000 mi
Radio controls broken - to be replaced Hatch lock intermittent unlocking with remote 
Nov 2013

61100 mi
Part came in and radio replaced Hatch lock part came in and replaced. 
Jun 2014

67000 mi
Water pump leaking - replaced on extended warranty 
Jan 2015

64200 mi

US $125
Dead battery / tires replaced 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2008 - Sep 2013
Jun 2012

37000 mi

US $250
Auxiliary battery would not hold a charge. Was replaced with new battery. 
Toyota Prius in South Africa
Jul 2011 - Oct 2013
May 2012

65560 mi
Replaced both macpherson struts under warranty after one started leaking. 
Nov 2012

75700 mi
Humming sound when driving. Dealer replaced left front wheel bearing under warranty. 
Apr 2013

83260 mi
Leaking engine water pump replaced under extended warranty while performing 135000 km service. 
Sep 2013

89900 mi
Buttons on the steering stopped working. The spiral cable inside the steering wheel assembly was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jan 2008 - Jun 2018
Feb 2008

22000 mi
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 mi
Cigarette lighter and arm console dc outlet non functional. 
Jan 2016

99500 mi
Codes p1121and p1116 set check engine light, and failed smog test. ONLY because I had a documented smog test failure, this was covered under the prius 15 year, 150,000 mile warranty. It was a sticking coolant control valve. 
Feb 2016

135100 mi

US $70
Excessive play in tie rod, replaced with my new part. Struts. Ride had gotten horrible. 
Dec 2016

143000 mi

US $1
The loop on the hatch that is captured by the latch broke. There was a defect in the steel allowing both sides to shear off near where they attach to the mounting plate. I was able to weld it back together. 
Jan 2017

143000 mi

US $300
Abs light. A mouse had chewed through the wires to the RF wheel speed sensor! Reconnected and works now. 
Jun 2017

154000 mi
Added some Freon. Did not evacuate. 
Toyota Prius in Queensland, Australia
Jul 2014 - Sep 2018
Aug 2014

61960 mi

A $300
Engine water pump failed, got replaced with genuine part, repaired by a certified independent mechanic. 
Toyota Prius in South Carolina, United States
Oct 2010 - Apr 2015
Dec 2010

58000 mi
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

63700 mi

US $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. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Dec 2016 - Mar 2018
Sep 2017

126000 mi

US $300
replace 12V battery 
Oct 2017

126000 mi

US $395
instrument cluster needed replacement 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2016 - Jun 2022
Nov 2016

152000 mi

US $3200
The Hybrid Electric Battery Failed. They replaced the battery and cleaned the cooling fan. 
Oct 2017

163000 mi

US $2679
Dramatic loss of power and drain on Hybrid battery. Check engine light on. Catalytic Converter Failed and needed replaced. Due to California emissions laws only new dealer part may be installed and that equalled a very high cost. 
May 2022

215000 mi

US $300
Fuel economy had been dropping off noticeably. Then the check engine light illuminated indicating that the fuel was too lean. I cleaned the Mass Air flow sensor, replaced the spark plugs, and cleaned the throttle body. The problem persisted so I replaced the original fuel injectors. They were in terrible shape. After the repair the car's mpg increased by approximately 6 mpg. The problem has been fixed. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2016 - Jul 2022
Aug 2016

104000 mi

US $699
Wheel bearing had been making noise for quite some time on the passenger side. I knew someone who owned the same vehicle and said that he had his replaced right around 100,000 miles. Mine was the passenger side but just did both front wheel bearings at the same time. I have a family friend who is a mechanic so it was much cheaper than the quote I received for just the one wheel bearing. 
Feb 2018

139000 mi

US $300
Making noises like grinding with very little warning. Almost want to "lock up" with very little pressure. Definitely in need of repair and I will update with actual repairs and costs. Still haven't repaired brakes because they seem fine except when there is percipatation such as rain or snow. 
Oct 2020

175000 mi

US $1400
Large nicad battery needed replacement greenbean sells refurbished batteries with lifetime transferable warranty for around $1400 so not really sure of the labor rate it was a flat rate and they take your old battery as well. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2009 - Aug 2011
Sep 2010

66000 mi

US $300
Back Passenger Side Wheel Bearing was making noise and needed replacement. 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Apr 2009 - Sep 2016
May 2016

185000 mi

US $300
Clean mass air flow sensor and throttle body. These issues were causing check engine light. 
Toyota Prius in Utah, United States
Jul 2017 - Apr 2018
Oct 2017

137000 mi

US $260
Original starter battery kicked the bucket at 10 years, 137K miles. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009

63000 mi

US $80
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. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2013
May 2013

82100 mi

US $265
Replaced worn serpentine belt. 
Jul 2013

85000 mi

US $400
Wheel bearing failure Replaced leaking water pump 
Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Dec 2010 - Mar 2012
Jan 2011

116000 mi
Oil pan replaced by dealer who sold the car to me at their cost as part of car sale. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014

137000 mi

US $55
Hybrid battery failure. Trouble code P0A80 This is the one all Prius owners fear. However, I ordered a couple battery modules from Ebay and did the repair myself. That was 24 days ago and it is still running smooth. 
Apr 2015

148500 mi
Prius Dash Lights Out - Combination Meter recall therefore the work was free. 
Jun 2022

179000 mi

US $200
I have let the car set idle, unused too long. Had to replace 12 volt battery due to non-use. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
May 2011 - Oct 2017
Dec 2012

78000 mi

US $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. 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
May 2014 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014

107000 mi

US $175
Accessory battery was low and not holding enough charge. Ordered replacement online and changed out. 
Toyota Prius in Maine, United States
Jan 2017 - Sep 2018
Apr 2017

71000 mi
The buttons on the right side of the steering wheel were not working. These buttons allow you to toggle the front defrost, rear defrost, and external air intake vents. The mechanic needed to replace an electrical part in the steering wheel to get it working. I did not pay for it, because the car was still covered by the 30 day warranty that I got when I bought the vehicle. 
Sep 2018

82000 mi

US $500
The coil spring on the left rear tire "popped out" of it's holding, meaning it was no longer serving as suspension. The entire coil spring had to be replaced, which meant that the coil spring on the right rear side had to be replaced as well so the suspension would remain balanced. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Aug 2017 - Oct 2017
Sep 2017

166000 mi

US $10
Right side wiring harness headlight connector was replaced due to overheating and melting causing intermittent light failure. 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Oct 2006 - Jul 2016
Feb 2008

26000 mi
Coolant pump sounding noisy. Replaced pump under warranty. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
May 2007 - Jun 2018
Aug 2007

5000 mi
Passenger seat squeaking. Fixed under warranty by adding some foam cushion. 
Sep 2009

51000 mi
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 mi
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. 
Feb 2014

99000 mi

US $150
Replaced cracking drive belt. Pretty good I think to have gotten 100k on original one! 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Jul 2007 - May 2011
Aug 2008

8000 mi

US $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 mi
One HID headlight failed. Service replaced both headlights at no cost to me. Entailed dropping the front bumper, etc.  
Apr 2011

18000 mi
small plastic cover piece back of front drivers seat slider mechanism was broken.  
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2018
Sep 2010

51000 mi

US $122
Tire pressure monitor/valve broke. 
May 2011

58000 mi

US $215
Blower fan replaced 
Jun 2011

59000 mi

US $512
Headlights were intermittently out (both sides replaced). 
Aug 2013

83100 mi

US $75
Rear passenger side seat belt will no longer retract. They could not fix it without replacing the whole assembly, which would have cost > $300. 
Oct 2015

100200 mi

US $125
Wire that opens gas tank cover was broken (cover would not close). 
Dec 2016

109000 mi

US $197
Replaced water pump drive belt 
Mar 2017

111941 mi

US $581
Need to replace front brakes Transmission drain & refill, replace water pump & refill coolant 
Jun 2017

114000 mi

US $334
Install new front brake pads & rotors. Check, clean & adjust rears. Rotate tires. 
Sep 2017

117000 mi

US $49
TPMS sensor replaced 
Feb 2018

119500 mi

US $97
Replaced second TPMS, rotated tires 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Sep 2006 - Apr 2008
Nov 2006

1000 mi
Defective speaker in front door, replaced. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Dec 2009 - Feb 2012
Jul 2010

38700 mi

US $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." 
Toyota Prius in Great Britain
Jul 2007 - Aug 2020
May 2010

42000 mi

£50
leaking shock absorber 
Apr 2016

149800 mi

£80
12V battery died. Needed jump start from AA van. 
Jun 2017

170000 mi
Roaring noise - possibly failing wheel bearing. Difficult to diagnose on rolling road. Waiting for it to get worse before returning. 
Sep 2017

176000 mi

£200
Replace wheel bearing unit Replaced broken coil spring 
Mar 2018

187000 mi

£50
replaced heat shield round fuel tank, as mounting had rusted. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2007 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

205000 mi

US $1
DTCs p1116 & p1121. Replaced coolant flow valve & mech. water pump. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Nov 2006 - Jun 2022
Apr 2009

49000 mi

US $110
Air conditioning doesn't function. Dealer examined it and said that the condenser needs a replacement. 
Aug 2010

70000 mi

US $988
Replaced condenser plus coolant 
Apr 2012

93700 mi
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. 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Nov 2015 - Jan 2017
Dec 2015

140000 mi

US $1
Rear hatch lock not functioning. Removed rubber cover that was deteriorating and replaced. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Apr 2007 - Jun 2022
Nov 2012

71000 mi

US $120
Replaced HID headlight bulbs. About 40 min total time. 
Feb 2017

123000 mi
Hybrid Battery failed at just under 122,000mi. Replaced under 10yr/150k warranty. Total time in service was 9yrs 11mos 1 day. Hybrid Battery replaced at no charge. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2015 - Apr 2017
Apr 2016

221800 mi

US $700
Inverter failed. This is the water pump for the hybrid battery cooling system. 
Oct 2016

230500 mi
Two clusters of steering wheel mounted controls have stopped working. However, I have redundancy on the dashboard and have just relied on those for the time being. With the high mileage I may not even repair it. Otherwise car is great! 
Feb 2017

233000 mi

US $1000
Car was two hours from home. Started running very very rough. Had it towed to nearest Toyota. Stated that the one of the injectors was bad and that the other three were not running within specs. Cost was just over $1000.00. 
Toyota Prius in Delaware, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

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.  
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Apr 2007 - Jan 2014
Jan 2009

41000 mi
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 mi
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 mi
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 mi

US $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 mi
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

75000 mi
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 . 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Mar 2017 - Jul 2021
Nov 2017

151000 mi

US $45
The hybrid battery went out. I confirmed it with a code scanner. I removed the battery, tested each cell and replaced the one that was bad. Car runs great now 
Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
May 2014 - Sep 2014
May 2014

123000 mi

US $40
currently experiencing problems with the Air Conditioning. 
Jul 2014

125000 mi

US $50
Passenger Cabin Air Filter was completely clogged with dirt weeds etc... 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Mar 2012 - Jan 2022
Oct 2017

168000 mi

US $30
Recharged AC 
Feb 2018

182000 mi

US $1549
Hybrid battery failure - replaced with with reman battery 
Jun 2019

220000 mi

US $200
Car was not engaging. Replaced Hybrid DC converter and started working again. 
Toyota Prius in Great Britain
Feb 2015 - Jul 2022
Sep 2016

84000 mi

£30
Polish headlight lenses to meet state inspection. 
Mar 2017

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. 
Mar 2018

100000 mi

£30
Headlight bulb on passenger side - the washer fluid bottle immediately behind makes it a very fiddly job, so we had it done at Jiffy Lube. 
Dec 2021

128000 mi

£500
Inverter coolant pump. Threw a code, car was still driveable, but was driven immediately to shop, shop diagnosed and replaced. 
Jul 2022

143000 mi

£95
Slight knocking sound heard as car move forward with steering at full left lock. Front disc brake backing plate found to be loose. Mechanic removed and reinstalled the plate, once it was tightly attached the problem appeared solved. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

154000 mi

US $40
Passenger side halogen headlight bulb and parking light 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2022
Jul 2012

40700 mi

US $55
HID headlight bulb failed. 
Jul 2014

66700 mi

US $40
Cylinder 2 was misfiring occasionally at idle. I determined the problem was fueling rather than ignition and replaced injector. 
Jun 2015

81000 mi

US $550
Both front wheel bearings were replaced (left was noisy, right had excessive play). Car also required alignment because the left steering knuckle had to be removed to extract the bearing. 
Sep 2017

105000 mi

US $225
Front brake rotors had become rusty and pads were somewhat worn. Brakes had become noisy. I replaced brake rotors and pads on both front wheels. 
May 2022

145000 mi

US $2800
Traction battery replaced. 
Toyota Prius in West Virginia, United States
May 2007 - Jul 2011
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Oct 2010 - Apr 2012
Dec 2010

41000 mi

US $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.  
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Apr 2007 - Feb 2012
Nov 2007

1000 mi
Passenger side Dash Rattle repaired under warranty 
Mar 2008

5500 mi
Front dash rattle repaired under warranty 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Mar 2007 - Mar 2011
Mar 2007

5460 mi
Starter battery dead. Towed to dealership and found loose wire in trunk. Recharged battery. 
Jul 2007

7430 mi
Dead radio. Radio replaced under warranty 
Aug 2008

18425 mi
Starter battery dead. Replaced under warranty. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Aug 2007 - Jun 2012
Nov 2007

10000 mi

US $25
2 12v outlets and driver's side vanity light dead and 10K service. 
Dec 2007

10000 mi
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 mi
Electric motor in Hybrid system seems weak. Less resistance than when new, lower gas mileage than when new. 
Mar 2009

26000 mi
Buzz in audio when charging and playing i-pod. Parts arrived the following week and were promptly installed with satisfactory results 
Jul 2010

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.  
Apr 2012

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. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2014
Oct 2010

70000 mi
Replace headlight bulbs on both sides. Changed out both HID headlights. Cost per headlight was $109 
Aug 2013

133000 mi

US $5
10.0 fuse blown causing both plug in rechargeable receptacles not to work. Replaced fuse with OEM fuses. 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2013 - Jul 2018
Nov 2013

72000 mi

US $20
Defrost buttons on steering wheel inoperative. Dealer replaced Spiral Gear and defrost switch under extended warrantee. Trunk pistons were not holding trunk. 
Oct 2015

94000 mi

US $65
The rubber on the hatch touchpad that opens it deteriorated and so the touchpad needed to be replaced. 
Nov 2017

118000 mi

US $112
Replaced blower motor. 
Apr 2018

121000 mi

US $2500
The check engine light showed a code for the catalytic converter. The exhaust also had a hole in it, so my mechanic said the cost of repairs was more than the car was worth. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Oct 2007 - Dec 2018
Jul 2010

49000 mi

US $45
HID headlight was intermittently off. Both bulbs replaced. Replacement bulbs also intermittently shutting off. Awaiting replacement. Had to use OEM bulbs. 
Dec 2014

133000 mi

US $570
Failed relay from high voltage battery 
Dec 2016

171000 mi

US $70
Bottom shield came loose. 
Toyota Prius in Iowa, United States
Apr 2015 - Oct 2017
Apr 2017

171000 mi

US $40
Replaced hatch door handle. 
Jun 2017

173000 mi

US $150
Hole in pipe connected to muffler. Replaced muffler/pipe assembly. 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
May 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2007

3000 mi
vehicle was delivered with a leaking passenger side rear strut - repaired under warranty 
Jul 2008

38000 mi
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. 
Toyota Prius in Rhode Island, United States
Aug 2007 - Jun 2011
May 2009

47000 mi
Drivers door lock assembly was replaced, due to failure to unlock with remote. 
Toyota Prius in Great Britain
Nov 2006 - Nov 2012
Nov 2011

67500 mi

£50
Loud squeaking noise from front right wheel. Diagnosed as sticking brake caliiper. Cleaned and lubricated. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Sep 2016 - Jan 2022
Mar 2018

217000 mi

US $55
3 way coolant control valve replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Vermont, United States
Oct 2007 - Jun 2018
Oct 2013

100500 mi

US $17
Replace headlight bulb 
Jan 2016

109800 mi

US $280
Battery needed replacement 
Jun 2016

150000 mi

US $60
Replace headlight 
Sep 2016

154000 mi

US $220
Replace water pump 
Apr 2017

159000 mi

US $30
Replaced headlight bulb 
Jun 2017

162000 mi

US $15
Spent almost an hour replacing another bulb. 
Jan 2018

166000 mi
Headlight dead. Replaced it. 
Toyota Prius in Connecticut, United States
Apr 2007 - Jun 2013
Mar 2009

50000 mi
Head light burned out. Was replaced under warranty. 
Apr 2011

93300 mi

US $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 mi

US $348
Two new front headlights. The old ones were going and were dim. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2007 - Mar 2011
Toyota Prius in Tennessee, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
Apr 2011

96000 mi

US $58
Drain hole was plugged, and water was collecting in battery compartment. Shop cleaned the drain. 
Toyota Prius in Missouri, United States
Jan 2007 - Aug 2011
Sep 2008

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. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2012 - Aug 2019
Dec 2016

119000 mi

US $1500
Bad front driver side wheel bearing Water pump replaced 
Jun 2018

136000 mi
Rear hatch opening handle/button has a rubber cover that had started to break down into a tar-like ooze. Removed the tarry goop and replaced with a piece of bicycle inner tube. 
Toyota Prius in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2007 - Mar 2022
Jan 2008

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. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Mar 2007 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

96000 mi
water pump cracked, needed replaced 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2016 - Nov 2017
Jul 2016

197000 mi

US $40
I bought this car from a friend for $1500 sight unseen. They towed it to my place and after hooking up my OBD II adapter I confirmed the car had a P0A80, whic is a shorted out battery module in my experience (2 times), but it could be other things too. I pulled the pack, replaced the weak module, buttoned everything up, washed/vacuumed the car, and started to drive it. 
Oct 2016

198000 mi
The dealer install alarm on this car was super flaky. It would turn on when I opened the passenger door with the smart key, and in general was annoying. Anyhow, long story short, it took me all of half an hour to pull the alarm. All I had to do was pull the driver's side vent/under dash covers, and disconnect the alarm. It's now sitting in a box in my garage and the factory alarm/smart key system works great. Feel free to message me if you want more details. 
Feb 2017

201000 mi

US $40
I had another module start to go, but this time it was with the "block XX becomes weak" CEL. I believe I had noticed this block was, in terms of voltage, high when charging and low when discharging, so I suspected one of the modules was on it's way out, but it still lasted a half year or so. As of December 2017, I believe another module i(or two) s starting to go as well. This manifests itself as the pack appearing completely full more often than in the past, especially after a decent hill, and also periodically dropping down to 1-2 bars after it's completely "full". This happens because the module or modules with the flaky cells will increase or decrease voltage faster than the other cells (they have relatively little capacity to store energy left), which makes the pack voltage appear higher or lower than it actually is and the battery displays as full or near-empty more often. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Jan 2007 - Sep 2018
Feb 2010

45000 mi
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. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Nov 2006 - Jan 2017
Feb 2009

15000 mi
Brake actuator squeak covered by TSB. 
Toyota Prius in District of Columbia, United States
Jun 2010 - Sep 2012
Dec 2011

61000 mi

US $55
Rear wiper fix. 
Toyota Prius in Kansas, United States
Sep 2007 - Mar 2018
Jun 2011

42000 mi
Possible small leak in water pump discovered during oil change. Warranty fully covered repair. 
Jun 2017

105000 mi
Hybrid battery control computer and battery cell. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2018
Aug 2014

109000 mi

US $345
Hybrid water pump needed to be replaced. 
Aug 2015

119511 mi
R & R Combination meter. Recall item 
Oct 2015

120429 mi

US $100
Replace rear brakes. Adjust brakes & emergency brake 
Jun 2016

127000 mi

US $373
MPG falling. Diagnostic. performed. Trans. fluid changed, spark plugs and air filter replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Nov 2017 - Apr 2018
Apr 2017

140000 mi

US $200
Replaced 12v Aux battery after found car had no lights/power. 
May 2017

144000 mi
Simply put, electrical braking system failed. Mechanical (gas engine driven) braking system was operational. 
Jul 2017

150000 mi

US $50
Flickering Headlight Occasionally. Replaced a ballast. Generic. 
Sep 2017

155000 mi

US $60
No noticeable problems. Checked if coolant in the reservoir is fluctuating. Was visibly slowly. Changed pump before complete failure. Had to remove one light assembly to reach the pump. 

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2006 Toyota Prius

Engine not specified

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008

38000 mi

US $390
Multi Function Display failure. Does not turn on at all. 
Toyota Prius in Cambodia
Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
Jun 2017

62611 mi

$200
My car battery electricity is weak so make the engine run not so smooth. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009

59000 mi

US $125
Left headlight HID was blinking off at random times. Technician could not definitively diagnose problem. Charged me 125$ for one hour diagnosis labor. They did replace HID bulb (stated 330.00 value) under warranty. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

130000 mi
Needed catyltic convertor, new tires and was losing oil 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

62000 mi

US $400
Computer died this time battery car would not shut off transmission kept shifting in neutral while driving all dash lights came on car would not start or shift water pump leaking 275$ head lamp front right replacement of all wiring (fried) replacement of actuator replacement of another actuator replaced battery had no brakes! 

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2006 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Sep 2006 - Mar 2018
Apr 2011

38000 mi
headlight intermittently out on driver side, common with these cars. dealer replaced both HID bulbs. no charge, completed within 2 hours. not a bad experience at all. 
Toyota Prius in Utah, United States
Sep 2006 - Dec 2017
May 2010

43000 mi
Inverter pump was starting to make a lot of noise at shut down. While my car was being serviced for the recall, I mentioned the problem to the dealership, and there was a tsb out on the problem. They replaced the pump quickly and well. 
Jun 2014

76000 mi

US $340
Coolant Water Pump was replaced as it was weaping coolant. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
- May 2007
May 2007

10000 mi
vehicle lost power on hwy 680 nothing was done by toyota to fix this 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2010 - Oct 2021
Apr 2012

100800 mi

US $425
HID headlights were individually turning off infrequently at random, but became much more frequent recently. Car had too many miles to qualify for class action settlement on this issue. Both bulbs were replaced. 
Jan 2014

102000 mi

US $350
Water pump leaking coolant, discovered while replacing serpentine belt. Pump replaced. 
Aug 2015

167200 mi

US $3900
Traction battery failing. Red triangle and check engine illuminated, could not accelerate to high speeds. Hybrid battery replaced. 12v battery low, was outputting 9.9v 
Oct 2017

206000 mi

US $250
Replaced both headlights with bulbs purchased online. Cost estimate includes both materials and labor. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Apr 2015 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017

158000 mi

US $250
R/R inverter coolant pump (PA093). 
Toyota Prius in Tasmania, Australia
Feb 2007 - Jul 2009
Jul 2008

14880 mi
Nav system failed to correctly show position. New map disk fitted to solve problem. 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Nov 2012 - Feb 2015
Dec 2012

165000 mi
Still a problem. Weird pattern of warning lights including at times the CEL Car still runs just fine but there is a question as to what systems are working correctly. Will report more as this story unfolds. 
Jan 2013

177800 mi

US $160
12v battery died had to break into car to gain access to battery for replacement. Also one of the headlights died fortunately not HID so no real problem - just annoying. Still a problem with warning lights - Brake, brake ABS and VCS. 
Apr 2013

167000 mi
Skid control computer died and had to be replaced. Not easy to replace and not at all easy to diagnose. Took three months to track down the problem. 
Oct 2013

180000 mi

US $40
Car suddenly started to misfire. Check engine light flashed at first then became steady. No problems previously at all. Turned out to be worn spark plugs. I have never known plugs to fail suddenly. 
Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
May 2015 - Jan 2022
May 2015

109000 mi

US $1800
Replaced traction battery at 106,000 miles, in March. Used rebuilt battery. I had a surging when first started for the first 5-10 minutes when parked in the direct sun, in very hot weather for 4 years. Trouble code 3-14. New battery eliminated problem. 
Mar 2018

122000 mi

US $215
Replaced 12V Battery for the third time in the life of this car. 
Dec 2020

124000 mi

US $1600
I replaced the traction battery individual cells with new batteries from newpriusbatteries.com 
Nov 2021

130000 mi

US $169
I replaced the 12V battery myself. This time I avoided the Optima branded battery as they seem unreliable. I used a Duracell brand. 
Toyota Prius in Ireland
Jan 2014 - Feb 2016
Jan 2015

€20
Interior light switch, front left, needed to be replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2015 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

153000 mi

US $1900
Hybrid Battery 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Jan 2008 - Dec 2016
Apr 2008

52000 mi
Driver side headlight shuts off randomly. I was told that both HLs need to be replaced at a cost of ~900.00. I am shopping for aftermarket lamps. 
Jun 2008

58000 mi

US $90
Replaced HID bulbs, sourced on eBay and installed myself. Cost $90 for the repair. 
May 2009

79800 mi
Hybrid traction battery failure Hybrid traction battery failure, replaced under warranty 
Jun 2011

119000 mi

US $114
Inverter coolant pump faulty per Toyota TSB/recall. Throwing up error messages on the dashboard and about to fail completely. Parts replaced under warranty. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2006 - Jun 2011
Dec 2006

6000 mi
Left rear passenger seat does not lock into place. Service Mgr could not get it locked into place either. When I picked up the car, I was told by him that the Service Tech said I needed to "slam" it harder. However, the right rear seat does not need t 
Sep 2007

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 
Jan 2008

33000 mi
Problem 1: Brake actuator makes squeaking noise when brake pedal depressed, but dealer could not duplicate problem. TBS issued for Brake actuator, but not covered after 36K miles. Problem 
Oct 2008

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. 
May 2010

85000 mi

US $330
Needed new H20 pump. 
Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Aug 2006 - Mar 2013
Aug 2009

41000 mi
Slow (at the time of repair) coolant leak at the water pump. Water pump replaced under warranty and the leak was fixed. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Jul 2006 - Jul 2018
May 2012

89600 mi

US $250
water pump seal was leaking and was replaced 
Toyota Prius in Delaware, United States
Feb 2011 - Dec 2013
Jan 2012

38500 mi

US $249
Driver's side headlight was replaced. It still worked, sometimes, but usually went off more than it stayed on. Dealer insisted it needed a new headlight $275 The battery was replaced. It could be jumped and had been charged, but Dealer said it wouldn't hold once it had drained to nothing. The car was new when I got it in 2006, now has 38,000 in 2012, and it is the second new battery required. 
Toyota Prius in Quebec, Canada
May 2007 - Sep 2018
Jan 2008

27900 mi
Thought that the front hood was warping. Husband brought my car for regular oil change. Dealer said that the light was broke and would cost $233 to replace, not including time. The work was not done. I returned 21Feb and had to insist to manager ... 
Nov 2013

152620 mi

C $130
wiper arm motor changed 
Sep 2015

186620 mi

C $100
Changed coupling between muffler and exhaust system (donut) 
Apr 2018

224440 mi

C $350
Changed break pads. 
May 2018

229400 mi

C $50
Patched exhaust pipe from muffler to tailpipe due to corrosion. 
Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Apr 2012 - Dec 2017
Mar 2014

135000 mi
Trim from hatchback release/license plate light broke off 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2007 - Sep 2017
Jan 2009

56000 mi

US $242
HID headlight on drivers side intermittently not working. After reading Prius Chat I decided rather than have the dealer perform diagnostics I would just have them replace the headlight. Seems to have solved the problem 
Jun 2009

62000 mi

US $240
HID Headlight failure, second one to fail. Called the Toyota National Customer Service line and they will reimburse me for the headlight repair. Two other small bulbs were also replaced 
Apr 2010

79000 mi
A/C Condensor leaking 
Nov 2010

90000 mi
HID Headlights are self leveling but the drivers headlight was pointed high. After checking the leveling system it was determined that the gears the move to level the light needed cleaning as they were all "Gunked up" problem solved 
May 2014

156000 mi

US $1497
A/C compressor had a short and had to be replaced Water pump was leaking 
Mar 2015

172000 mi

US $1945
Hybrid battery pac needed to be replaced 
Mar 2016

190000 mi

US $150
Hybrid battery replacement from February 2015. Failed and was replaced under warranty 
Jan 2017

197000 mi

US $160
Tire Had a flat tire with cut in the sidewall 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

172360 mi

C $220
Both front wheel bearing went within a few days apart. I purchase the parts and had them replaced 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

75000 mi

US $220
HID headlights began to fail. Replaced for 270 - dealer credit of 50. Cost 220 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2007 - Dec 2017
Nov 2007

32000 mi
Drivers side axle seal went bad. Warranty covered in full. Dealer claims that seal was improperly installed by manufacturer. 
Dec 2007

38000 mi

US $400
Passenger side HID headlight goes out intermittenly. Rumor has it that this problem is very common, and is actually caused by defective bulbs that were installed in 2006 year prius'. Dealer will not cover cost. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jan 2015 - Nov 2017
Apr 2016

224000 mi

US $129
Replaced 3 cells in the traction battery and completed a discharge/ charge "refresh" on all cells and tracked initial voltage, internal resistance and final voltage 
Jul 2017

227000 mi

US $30
Balanced traction battery modal voltages, removed corrosion on copper and nickel plated module connectors and nickel plated them all. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2006 - Mar 2015
Dec 2014

203000 mi

US $2500
Hybrid Battery died 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Jan 2015 - Sep 2015
Jul 2015

116300 mi

US $240
12-volt battery had a dead cell, After testing, the battery was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

103000 mi

US $200
Replaced touchscreen with used one from a junkyard. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
May 2012 - Jul 2012
May 2012

109000 mi

US $150
Nav system not totally functional. 
Jul 2012

114000 mi
Nav system not totally functional when sold. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
Mar 2011

91216 mi

US $319
Water Pump was leaking identified on previous periodic maintenance check. REplaced pump and belt 
Dec 2011

106398 mi

US $454
Had to replace original battery Replaced the engine coolant control valve sensor and coolant. 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
May 2006 - Jun 2018
Aug 2010

90000 mi

US $450
Leaking water pump was replaced by dealer. Requested new serpentine belt since old one had 88,250 on it and there would be no additional labor charge. 
Sep 2012

124000 mi

US $245
Front right HID headlight started working intermittently. They said the entire front bumper had to be removed in order to replace it, which added to the cost of course. 
Oct 2012

126000 mi

US $28
Right (passenger) front foot well was getting very wet. The AC drain line was clogged. The dealer cleaned it out, dried the carpeting and floor mat. The floor is staying dry. 
Sep 2015

181000 mi

US $165
Front left HID headlamp began to work intermittently and needed to be replaced. 
Oct 2017

206547 mi

US $118
Replaced rear muffler/resonator. My original muffler developed a leak. 
Jun 2018

216481 mi

US $120
Main traction nickel metal hydride hybrid battery failed. Dealer cost was for diagnostic work. The cost to replace the hybrid battery with a new one with a one year warranty was $3000.00. Since this was above the book value of the car and it had over 200k miles and was over 12 years old, we choose to replace it with a 2018 Camry LE Hybrid. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Jan 2014 - Sep 2015
Jan 2014

98000 mi

US $965
Dealer did these repairs prior to my purchase of the vehicle (copies of receipts in hand). Fluid Leak in Trans Area - left front axle seal replaced. Alignment performed. Replaced missing engine cover Replaced lower splash pan Wiper blades 
May 2014

105000 mi

US $300
ABS, TSC and BRAKE warning lights came on. Emergency brake switch needed to be replaced 
Oct 2014

115000 mi

US $800
Both headlights replaced and tail light replaced. 
Jan 2015

US $978
Two cells of the HV battery were not working and all dash lights came on quite unexpectedly. Diagnosis by dealer confirmed HV battery needed to be replaced. Dealer replaced the HV battery and two cables. Toyota covered 70%; I paid 30%. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2008 - Sep 2013
Oct 2010

54000 mi

US $119
brake actuator makes a chirp/squeak when car is stopped. TSB BR001-07 describes situation. 1st step is to bleed the brakes and see if problem still exists, which it did. 2nd step (not taken) is to replace the $1200.00+ brake actuator. 
Sep 2012

79000 mi

US $82
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. 
Sep 2013

86000 mi
I think the noise decreased/stopped after we got more miles (and brake usage) on the car. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016

US $366
Replaced windshield washer pump and headlight 
Oct 2016

180000 mi

US $480
Right front wheel bearing; diagnosed a while ago, but problem has gotten worse 
Jun 2017

191000 mi

US $5
The hatch garnish/trunk latch broke free. Used JB Weld to reattach mounting screws 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jan 2007 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011

85000 mi

US $470
Water pump was just starting to leak 
Sep 2014

120000 mi

US $500
Water pump replacement 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2008 - Feb 2013
Jun 2011

135000 mi

US $900
Both front wheel bearings failed 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Sep 2006 - Jun 2011
Dec 2006

39000 mi
Poor MPG 42 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2009 - Dec 2012
Sep 2012

58000 mi

US $450
Front driver side wheel bearing replaced. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
May 2008 - Dec 2015
Mar 2009

60000 mi
Noisy thermos water pump. 
Jan 2012

119100 mi

US $200
Replace muffler - can rusted through, no longer attached to pipe towards resonator. 
Mar 2014

150000 mi

US $60
Slow coolant weeping from internal combustion engine water pump, replaced with OEM (Aisin) part from Amazon plus a gallon of Valvoline Asian Car 50/50 coolant. 
Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Dec 2006 - Feb 2019
Jan 2008

36000 mi
Brake system made noise when car was stopped and brakes were firmly pressed. Brake actuator replaced according to TSB. Coolant transfer pump made high pitched whine on start-up and shut-down, especially in cold weather. Pump replaced under warranty. 
Aug 2011

121000 mi

US $315
Weeping engine coolant pump replaced. 
Mar 2012

135000 mi

US $850
Replaced HV battery due to reduced battery capacity resulting in poor climbing performance. 
Jun 2012

142000 mi

US $1300
Transaxle failed and was replaced with salvage transaxle. 
Mar 2014

180000 mi

US $385
Replacement of left front wheel bearing 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2015
Apr 2012

99500 mi
Hybrid battery defective. Battery was on back order and took over 6 weeks to arrive at dealership 
Mar 2015

141000 mi

US $96
Both HID headlights replaced. Charge was labor only. Purchased bulbs thru Amazon for less than $45 each 
Toyota Prius in Hawaii, United States
Aug 2009 - Jul 2022
Sep 2010

51000 mi
Hybrid inverter pump broke. 
Jul 2013

91200 mi

US $200
Noise from front end. Especially loud at 25 - 27 mph. Replaced wheel bearing. 
Jan 2017

91500 mi

US $45
Windshield washer fluid pump replaced. 
Aug 2017

131000 mi

US $500
While driving, large, red triangle of death and CEL appeared. Since there are no actual gauges on the car, the red triangle of death was all I had to go by. Called around for repair, only one repair shop (not dealer) answered their phone, and got our business. When we arrived, technician pulled the code, which confirmed the inverter coolant problem. Although busy, took our car and repaired it by the next day. Will be taking it to them next time, if there are any issues in the future. 
Mar 2018

177500 mi

US $60
Driver door window belt seal melted, applying melted black goo on window. Removed old part and replaced with new. 
Aug 2019

145000 mi

US $3000
Car had been making noise since new. Assumed it was just, “hybrid noise.” Turns out, it was the brake actuator going out. Had become terrible, so took it in. Got the brake actuator replaced. While there, the 12v battery died. Had it jumped (by the shop) and drove it home. Replaced 12v battery next day. 
Apr 2022

160000 mi
Cats stolen. State Farm Insurance covered repair. Tow company did not deliver vehicle for two weeks. P0420 after repair. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
May 2006 - Jan 2015
Dec 2011

120000 mi

US $650
Engine water pump was leaking. Had it replaced. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Feb 2008 - Dec 2011
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2006 - Dec 2009
Oct 2006

6092 mi
Replace ABS actuator and resistor. Separate trip to reconnect dimmer switch on dash. 
Sep 2007

18000 mi
MFD does not always switch to back up camera when car shifted into reverse. Random occurances. Could not replicate in shop. 
Toyota Prius in District of Columbia, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2020
Aug 2017

150000 mi

US $1500
main Hybrid battery pack needed to be replaced 
Mar 2018

155000 mi

US $600
Replacement brake pads and new tires 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Aug 2008 - Sep 2015
Dec 2008

56000 mi
Prius stopped running, but limped to dealership. Main battery and several other items replaced. Cost not disclosed. 
Jan 2009

58000 mi
To diagnose low gas mileage; reported to be result of higher ethanol levels & not a problem with car; skeptical. 
Sep 2013

137000 mi

US $200
belt replacement required 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
May 2006 - Jan 2016
Jun 2009

33000 mi
The volume on the radio would go down to zero or way up all of the sudden while driving. The 6 CD changer had to be replaced under the extended warranty. Radio was actually replaced on this trip. For the previous one, they had to figure out what the problem was. 
Jul 2011

69500 mi
Right passenger wheel bearing was making a sound. Needed to be replaced. some nut was damaged and needed to be replaced as well. They needed a few days because extended warranty people had to randomly inspect. Would have been $1K. 
May 2013

90700 mi
Bad wheel bearing 
Jul 2013

92500 mi
Headlight. Our 2006 Prius has had at least 30 bulbs replaced since we got it, including 5 or 6 headlights. 
Mar 2014

100000 mi
Another headlight 
Jan 2016

87000 mi

US $3300
Hybrid battery needed replacement. Dealer tried charging me 4400 even though two other dealers had lower quote. Dealer did not lower price until I actually sent a tow to tow it somewhere else! This is even after I talked to manager! 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
May 2010 - May 2014
Jan 2013

141200 mi

US $505
Controls on right half of steering column inoperable. 
Apr 2014

186000 mi

US $2800
Broken rod in engine, presumably due to wear. Entire engine was replaced with used engine (68K) as it was much more expensive to rebuild. 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2017

88000 mi

US $448
Rear spring rusted out and mechanic saw enough rust on the other one to recommend replacing both. He said it was very odd for a Prius to have this issue. 
Jun 2018

107000 mi

US $1500
Rechargeable hybrid battery 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jan 2015 - Feb 2015
Feb 2015

166000 mi

US $400
struts need to be replaced for first time 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Mar 2016 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

176000 mi

US $1500
Fixed P0A80 with a refurbished battery. 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Dec 2006 - Mar 2016
Nov 2009

69000 mi
Water pump leakage identified during oil change and lube 
Nov 2011

94000 mi

US $250
12 volt battery died...car did not start 
Jun 2013

109000 mi

US $1500
Front Wheels noisy, wheel bearings replaced 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Jul 2010 - Jan 2014
Aug 2010

52000 mi
Inverter coolant pump replaced under powertrain TSB warranty 
Dec 2013

137000 mi

US $400
Hybrid battery failure. Rebuild a spare and replaced. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Mar 2019
Oct 2010

145000 mi

US $4200
Hybrid battery failure 
Mar 2011

162000 mi

US $710
Water pump, $480 
Aug 2011

174900 mi

US $710
Headlamp bulbs, $230 
Sep 2011

178000 mi

US $745
Front shocks, $745. 
Dec 2011

187000 mi

US $35
Replaced license plate illumination, parking lamp bulbs, and the plastic retention clips that hold the interior hatch panel that must be removed for access to the plate lamps, (the very expensive clips of course shatter as panel is removed) 
Feb 2012

194000 mi

US $174
12V battery died 
Mar 2012

196000 mi

US $800
Replace worn front strut shocks 
Apr 2012

198000 mi

US $121
Dash rheostat malfunctioned 
Apr 2014

224200 mi

US $1400
Replace front and rear shocks Replace upper strut supports Replace spring insulators Replace spring bellows 
May 2016

243272 mi

US $160
Replaced blower motor Replaced HVAC blower motor Replaced HVAC blower motor 
Aug 2016

233300 mi

US $215
12V Accessory Battery Defective 
Mar 2019

247000 mi

US $145
Coolant switching valve replaced 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008

15000 mi
The housing that held the gas fill door assembly came loose. A new one was installed. 
Toyota Prius in Missouri, United States
Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
May 2017

199000 mi

US $1750
After nearly 200k, our hybrid battery finally went out. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Apr 2009 - Dec 2016
May 2012

113200 mi

US $1350
Clunking sound on bumps 
Sep 2014

162000 mi

US $300
Bulb replaced, antifreeze and plugs replaced 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Aug 2007 - Dec 2021
Jan 2007

22000 mi
Have had intermittent cracking noise in steering column or rack and pinion. Dealer has looked for the cause of the problem on two occasions but could not pinpoint the problem. Otherwise trouble free. 
Oct 2007

32000 mi
Recurring cracking problem in steering mechanism (steering column or rack and pinion). Took my Prius in to the service department again to diagnose a cracking noise and sensation that can be felt in the steering wheel. It is an intermittent problem and as with the two other times I have taken the car in it didn't make a sound for the techni 
Dec 2007

32000 mi
I located the cause of the cracking noise in my steering column by myself. The plastic in the dash must be rubbing on the column. Adjusting the wheel up and down eliminates the problem.  
May 2011

58000 mi
Replaced halogen headlight. Very difficult to replace. Not the best engineering for replacement.  
Sep 2012

70000 mi

US $15
I replaced passenger side headlight bulb. I replaced passenger side headlight bulb. 
Apr 2016

103000 mi

US $16
I replaced the driver's side headlight for the fourth time. The passenger side headlight is the original. Not sure why the one side burns out frequently. Last headlight lasted a little over a year. 
Jan 2017

69500 mi

US $16
I just replaced the drivers side headlight bulb again. This happens about twice a year.The bulbs are very difficult to change. I have to loosen the bumper so I can take the entire headlight assembly out so I can change the bulb. This is a chronic problem. 
Oct 2017

119000 mi

US $20
Replaced passenger side low headlight beam bulb. Have had to replace headlight bulbs several times. Poorly designed for replacement. Have to loosen the bumper to remove headlight assembly to access bulb. 
Jun 2018

121000 mi

US $80
Passenger headlight bulb replaced. This is a chronic problem with this year Prius. The headlight bulbs do not last at all long. And they are a bear to replace. I have replaced several in the past and it requires loosening the bumper to access the headlight assembly so you can reach and remove/replace the bulb. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2022
Oct 2015

125300 mi

US $250
Tire pressure monitor sensor in one wheel failed, replaced. 
Dec 2015

127000 mi

US $250
A few weeks after replacing a pressure sensor in one tire, the low-pressure light came on again. Don't know whether new sensor bad or another one quit. Haven't returned to dealer yet. 
Aug 2016

130900 mi

US $220
Replaced reostat controlling instrument panel 
Oct 2016

131300 mi

US $691
Check Engine Light came on when Hybrid cooling pump failed. I got a 20% discount on repair as reward for using dealer for maintenance and repair. 
Nov 2016

131900 mi

US $175
Parking brake pedal disconnected from brakes. Pushing pedal down had no effect. 
May 2020

153327 mi

US $3468
Replace hybrid battery on Prius. 
Jul 2020

153711 mi

US $1139
Replace front struts, insulator boots, and align 
Jun 2021

160000 mi

US $10
Windshield washer hose broke, replaced entire hose. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2009

83000 mi

US $400
Driver side headlight turning off after a while. Paid $600 for similar issue on passenger side 2+ years ago. Problem worsened recently; independent shop replaced the bulb in early April, but problem got even worse. Problem still exists, but less frequent. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jan 2013 - Jul 2021
Nov 2013

111000 mi
The battery failed and had to be replaced. 
Apr 2014

122000 mi

US $1000
Front Passenger wheel bearing was bad. 
Jun 2021

174000 mi

US $300
Dashboard display went out. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Jul 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011

101000 mi

US $940
Three way valve in coolant system was stuck. Also, water pump had minor leak. Both were replaced 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Jul 2022
Feb 2018

86098 mi

US $375
Hybrid inverter. Already replaced once before in recall, so this is the second time. Inverter Coolant Pump 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2006 - Jul 2018
Jan 2014

25700 mi

US $370
Dead 12V 
Nov 2015

25000 mi

US $887
Clean Throttle Plate Replace Water Pump Replace Belts 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Dec 2012 - May 2015
Jan 2013

US $325
broken left rear spring 
Apr 2014

141000 mi

US $450
left front wheel bearing 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2010 - Dec 2011
Jul 2010

36000 mi
Inverter pump failed. 
Nov 2011

53000 mi
Erroneous gas gauge reading - gauge showed 1/8 tank when more than half full of gas. Dealer "reset" the gauge reading. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2011 - Jan 2012
Apr 2011

127000 mi

US $20
Passenger HID headlight intermittently faded out while driving (turning headlights off and on again made it work temporarily). Replaced passenger side HID bulb ourselves; $20 per bulb bought online. Took two hours, but probably half hour if experienced. Passenger HID headlight intermittently faded out while driving (turning headlights off and on again made it work temporarily). Replaced passenger side HID bulb ourselves; $20 per bulb bought online. Took two hours, but probably half hour if experienced. 
May 2011

129000 mi
Driver's side headlight intermittently failing. Tired to DIY, but too difficult. Shop removed bumper for headlight access, replaced bulb with one we'd bought online. They charged 1/2 hour labor. Driver's side headlight intermittently failing. Couldn't DIY on driver's side. Shop removed bumper for headlight access, replaced bulb with one we'd bought online. They charged 1/2 hour labor. Attempted to DIY drivers side headlight change. Gave up after 2 hours trying to remove cover; space too cramped to DIY. Took to shop (mentioned in separate entry). 
Toyota Prius in Nevada, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2008

23000 mi
Left axle seal replaced under warranty  
Toyota Prius in Alabama, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022

214000 mi

US $70
Car occasionally would throw P0011 code especially after a fresh oil change. Narrowed it down to the oil control valve being faulty. Replaced it and car continues to give trouble free miles. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
May 2015 - Mar 2016
Sep 2015

124000 mi

US $1525
Hybrid battery failed and was replaced under warranty Touch screen multi-function display failed. Refurbished unit installed by dealer. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Sep 2007 - Mar 2012
Jan 2010

39000 mi
Mechanic found that the water pump was leaking and replaced it on warrantee. 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Sep 2006 - Nov 2015
May 2013

29000 mi

US $120
12v battery dead. Called AAA and they replaced with new. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Sep 2011 - Dec 2012
Jul 2011

90000 mi

US $55
Owner replaced right headlight HID bulb after it started to only light up intermittently. 
Sep 2012

107000 mi

US $55
Owner replaced left headlight HID bulb after it started to only light up intermittently. 
Toyota Prius in South Carolina, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2015

178000 mi
No instrument panel display, and car could not be shut down for about 1 hour. Dealer replaced instrument panel at no cost, under extended warranty. 
Sep 2015

185000 mi

US $3665
Replaced high voltage hybrid battery. 
Dec 2015

195000 mi

US $125
Replaced spark plugs at 65,000 miles. One was found to be defective. 
Jun 2018

243500 mi

US $868
While traveling, got error code PO301 (Cylinder 1 misfire). However, there was no evident misfire, loss of power reduced gas mileage. 100,000-mile plugs had 50,000 miles on them. I should have simply replaced one ignition coil. for $68. Since the car had 243,000 miles on it, I went to dealer. They replaced all coils and plugs and cleaned the intake for $868. Car runs exactly the same, which has always been just fine. Color me dumb. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Oct 2015 - Oct 2017
Nov 2015

215200 mi

US $2300
Was burning oil; about 1 qt/350 miles. Replaced engine. 
Jun 2017

267000 mi

US $120
Took to mechanic to find and repair front left front rattle that could be felt in steering wheel. They reported a potential problem with steering splines, requiring replacement, and recommended replacing tie rod ends, at a total cost of $1773. As it turned out, their inspection included tightening something that fixed the rattle. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jul 2006 - Jan 2010
Oct 2009

68000 mi

US $50
Replace leaking water pump 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Oct 2009 - Jan 2015
Aug 2013

127700 mi

US $140
Serpentine belt replacement. Made noise, dealer said it was fraying. 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Aug 2007 - Jun 2012
Oct 2008

26000 mi
I experienced the HID headlight problem that is somewhat common on the 2006 prius (The Headlights dim, blink, or go out while driving and don't restart). The dealer replaced both bulbs as directed by a TSB. Dropped off 9am, picked up 5pm next day. 
Jul 2010

46300 mi
Problem presented as a rumbling/vibration sound that got loud at around 45MPH. right front wheel bearing was bad. Replaced under powertrain warranty. 
Mar 2012

65000 mi

US $1
the power lock actuator motors broke for the front driver and read driver side doors. I took the door panels apart and took the actuators out for repair. I sanded the communicators on the DC motors, reassembled, and reinstalled. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
May 2006 - Mar 2010
Toyota Prius in South Africa
Nov 2010 - Apr 2022
Nov 2012

108160 mi

R 90
I took my car to Toyota and they pulled a P3110 "IGCT Relay Malfunction" and a B2799 "Immobilizer Malfunction" code. They reset, checked and cleared everything and the error hadn't occurred since. Cost me $90. 
Nov 2013

123380 mi

R 100
Leaking engine water pump (not the inverter).Replaced along with new V belt 
Sep 2015

156240 mi

R 200
AC wasn't making cold. recharged with gas. Fine now 
Jul 2016

163360 mi

R 2500
Main traction battery failed 
Jan 2021

198400 mi

R 400
Inverter coolant pump failed. Pump caused fuses to blow. All electrical power was lost. Car undriveable. Had to be towed. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2006 - Jun 2018
Sep 2014

112000 mi

US $210
Adjustment to rear brakes as part of full service 
Oct 2014

112500 mi

US $500
Coolant sensor triggered "check engine" light; replaced 
Jun 2017

146000 mi

US $980
needed new compressor; was causing codes and problems with computer. 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Nov 2007 - Jul 2018
Jul 2009

30000 mi

US $115
I went in for 30k maintenance and also for squeaky coolant pump under TSB 0087-08, and also a squeaky rear window. They could not replicate either of my problems, and nothing was fixed. I was very disappointed and angry with them for not fixing anything 
Sep 2009

31000 mi
windows squeak on way down in hot weather 
Jan 2010

35000 mi
squealing noise coming from coolant pump. replaced under TSB 0087-08 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
May 2006 - Mar 2010
Oct 2006

4000 mi
Rear stereo speakers never worked; repair was fixing a loose speaker wire. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Apr 2012 - Sep 2016
May 2012

50300 mi

US $50
water pump seepage fix and recall work related to acceleration fix (shortening the pedal) 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2006 - Jun 2022
Sep 2009

35000 mi

US $450
CEL on w/ many codes-most caused by aftermarket installation. Xtra time taken for repair to isolate & repair real problem-dirty sensor. 
Aug 2011

46600 mi
Problem w sound system. Incorrectly diagnosed 1st time, pointed out while still there. After approx 4 hours, 2 more hours, they got it right. (1st diag was for me to pay, 2nd turned out to be covered under warranty) 
Sep 2011

47000 mi
Part installed, audio problem fixed. 
Jun 2015

54000 mi
My tire pressure light has been on for months, even through a tire rotation and 12v battery replacement. The fix I've chosen is a piece of black duct tape over the light since I know the pressure is correct. 
Aug 2017

58000 mi
Cruise control light stopped working. Cruise control still works, but no light shows when it's engaged. I have not had it checked. 
Apr 2022

69000 mi

US $300
heat pump failed 
Toyota Prius in Rhode Island, United States
Apr 2013 - Mar 2018
May 2013

109700 mi
The main hybrid battery failed. Replaced under 150k warranty. 
Apr 2016

178700 mi

US $717
New muffler 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
May 2016 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018

158000 mi

US $142
A/C Recharge 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2006 - Jun 2018
Jul 2011

46000 mi

US $800
Yaw sensor for Vehicle Stability Control was replaced and LF speed sensor for Anti-lock Braking System was replaced. 
Sep 2011

49000 mi

US $1014
Transmission fluid leaking from corroded parking cover. Ten hours labor to get to, diagnose and fix leak. 
Apr 2014

77500 mi

US $1100
replaced both front wheel bearings 
Nov 2016

108000 mi

US $250
Old age; I had the wheel bearing fixed. 
Aug 2017

112000 mi

US $3600
Replaced Hybrid Battery Replace Rear Springs 
Oct 2017

114000 mi

US $71
Muffler was noisy. Replaced section of exhaust pipe on muffler. 
Dec 2017

116000 mi

US $287
Replaced regular 12-volt battery, second time in 10 years. 
Jun 2018

120000 mi

US $989
Brakes replaced on all 4 wheels, flush brake fluid,  replaced headlamp lenses. The lenses were becoming opaque and dimmed from old age--developed cataracts?  
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jul 2006 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007

23000 mi
Screen has gone out on several occassions, mostly when really hot outside. Screen replaced by dealer. 
Toyota Prius in New Hampshire, United States
Jun 2006 - Dec 2011
Nov 2006

5000 mi

US $50
Tire press. light came on while driving, stopped and put air in and tried to reset but the light did not go off. More user error- I didn't hold the set button down long enough and they put in a little more air. 
Dec 2009

36000 mi

US $133
suddenly could not start car, but they could with my other key and reprogrammed the car, something about the immobilizer. 
Toyota Prius in Arkansas, United States
Jul 2006 - Jun 2011
Apr 2007

14000 mi
Replaced key fob. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2006 - Mar 2012
Nov 2008

37000 mi
HID headlights fine first 2 years, 10 months, then intermittent failures began. Lights would always turn on, then would go out after 5-25 minutes of driving. Sometimes left, sometimes right, sometimes both. Believe defects in original bulb manufacture. 
Nov 2011

72000 mi

US $290
Right High-Intensity-Discharge headlight failed, both license plate bulbs failed. Bumper cover must be removed to replace headlight bulb so had dealer do it. Total cost for light bulb fixes, $290. Headlight bulb was three years old. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
May 2006 - Jun 2016
May 2010

79300 mi

US $15
headlight out...owner replaced 
Dec 2010

87000 mi

US $15
Head light out, replaced by owner 
Jan 2011

87000 mi
Recall to replace hybrid inverter coolant pump. recall to secure floor mat and reconfigure gas pedal.......... 
Jan 2012

80300 mi

US $15
Owner replaced curb side head light. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
- Jun 2006
Jun 2006

5000 mi
Door panel vibration 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Aug 2006 - May 2015
Sep 2008

34000 mi
Front right head light would turn off while driving. Turning lights off and on again would turn head light back on, but only for a short period of time when it would turn off again. Problem was covered by a TSB. 
Aug 2009

53000 mi

US $250
A/C blower motor stopped functioning.  
Jul 2011

89000 mi

US $900
Cracked radiator, leaking water. Water pump, etc repaired/replaced. 
Sep 2011

92000 mi

US $350
AC blower motor went out and had to be replaced. 
Sep 2012

109000 mi

US $450
Front axle seal leaking 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2007 - Sep 2017
Dec 2008

29000 mi
Driver side head light intermittently fails, or drops in output. Turning the lights off and then on generally fixes the problem, for a short time. These are HID lights. 
Feb 2009

30000 mi

US $139
This time the dealer chose to replace the driver's side HID lamp, under warranty. I found the TSB on-line, which prompted them to cover the lamp. So far, everything seems fine. 
Jun 2009

35000 mi
Passenger side HID lamp became intermittent. Dealer replaced light and both ballasts, under warranty. 
Nov 2011

55000 mi
Automatic open/close feature of driver's window quit. Relay was replaced. 
Jun 2015

82000 mi

US $2150
The touch panel shorted out, making it non-responsive to touch. The panel is on order, so I must return to the dealer. 
Sep 2015

82000 mi

US $800
The HID ballasts were defective, burning out the headlights. 
Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015

80500 mi
AC suddenly stopped functioning. Autonation Toyota in Austin misdiagnosed the problem, returned it to me as repaired which it was not. After returning it to them they re-diagnosed it and repaired it. They refunded all charges. AC problem had been misdiagnosed and was returned to me unrepaired. Service manager acknowledged misdiagnosis and failure to properly test after first attempt to repair. Dealership service facility finally repaired at no charge to me. 
Jan 2016 Main hybrid battery pack failed. 
Mar 2018

97000 mi

US $50
Engine light remaining on--I was preparing to take the Prius for a lengthy trip and this was worrisome. Took the car into shop and it turned out that apparently the check engine light comes on when the car is due for maintenance by mileage. We had had the scheduled service done earlier but when the appropriate mileage for the service came and went the check engine light went on. Repair facility knew about this happening and were able to reset it right away with no problem. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
May 2006 - Jun 2015
Jun 2009

46000 mi

US $150
HID headlight failed just past time warranty (37 months), with 46,000 miles. Manufacturer goodwill covered cost of bulbs (both headlights). Paid labor only. 
Sep 2012

101000 mi

US $300
Both HID headlights replaced. 
Dec 2013

121000 mi

US $591
Replace both HID headlights. 
Jun 2015

140000 mi
Leak in condenser. No cold air blowing. 
Toyota Prius in Alabama, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2016
Feb 2012

142000 mi

US $100
Replaced idler pulley. 
Jul 2015

198300 mi

US $1000
Hybrid battery failed. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Nov 2013 - Jan 2022
Mar 2014

213000 mi
Warranty Enhancement - ZTV 2004 to certain 2009 Model Year Prius Vehicles Extension of Warranty Coverage for Combination Meter (replaced combination meter for FREE) Dealership broke interior trim when replacing combination meter (see previous repair) 
Apr 2016

238700 mi

US $80
Replaced both inner tie rod ends and performed alignment. 
Apr 2017

260000 mi

US $150
Steering rack worn out, causing shaking and shuddering at 75 mph. Replaced steering rack and pinion, and had it aligned. 
Jun 2017

260000 mi

US $60
Replaced downstream O2 sensor. 
Dec 2021

358000 mi

US $30
Replaced driver side inner tie rod end and boot. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2006 - Apr 2014
Sep 2006

11843 mi
replaced rear camera on rear hatch, under warranty 
Jun 2008

34855 mi

US $111
HID Headlight bulb failed once but restarted. Dealer decided to replace bulb under warranty. 35,000 mile service and 4-wheel alignment. Replaced right side HID bulb under warranty 
Apr 2009

45000 mi

US $135
While in for Oil, Filter, and wheel alignment the technician discovered that the water pump was leaking which also affected several belts. The water pump and belts were replaced under warranty. 
Jun 2010

59000 mi
water pump was leaking causing a loss of coolant. Car was flatbed towed to dealer for repair. 
Nov 2011

80000 mi
The 12v battery, which was replaced 18 mos. prior had failed. The dealer replaced it at no cost to me. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2006 - Dec 2018
Dec 2017

193000 mi

US $120
Hybrid cooling valve replace 
Aug 2018

196000 mi

US $300
Replace waterpump 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Nov 2016 - Aug 2017
Jun 2017

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. 
Aug 2017

157000 mi

US $124
There was a pinhole leak in the exhaust pipe that's attached to the muffler. The muffler was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Aug 2006 - Mar 2014
Mar 2013

45000 mi
HID headlights failed 

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2006 Toyota Prius 4-door

4-cylinder hybrid CVT 2WD

Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Jul 2006 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008

41000 mi
Noisy coolant recirculating pump. Installed parts. 

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2006 Toyota Prius 4-door

4-cylinder CVT 2WD

Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2008

22000 mi
Replaced driver headlamp assembly for internal condensation. 

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2005 Toyota Prius

Engine not specified

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 Blowing warm air: Compressor replaced Feb 2014, Evaporator had leak as of Jan 2015 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

39000 mi

US $434
Headlight sensor corroded due to inferior sealing of the unit. Sensor replaced 
Dec 2009

41000 mi
Second oxygen sensor replaced under our extended warranty (aka prepaid service agreement) 
Dec 2010

49000 mi
Heard unusual sound; read TSB's consulted dealer, who then replaced the water pump. 

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2005 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Dec 2010

61000 mi

US $1000
Replaced bad Headlight.  Replaced Engine Seal. HV Water Pump Recall. Replaced Leaking Water Pump and cracked Belt. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Mar 2018 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

62000 mi

US $550
A/C started blowing hot air then Triangle of Death appeared approx 1-2 hrs later. Dealer said A/C repair was likely due to evaporator core leak that needed to be replaced. However, dealer estimated A/C repair to be $2700 which was more than half of what we paid for 13 yr old vehicle! We declined dealer repair & recharged A/C for $50 - we believe dealer was completely dishonest because they said they had recharged A/C when they replaced inverter water pump but we found A/C caps laying under the hood. Later found on Prius Chat blogs the A/C diagnostic code lights have been known to trigger when inverter pump goes out. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2018
Jan 2011

78000 mi
Electric Hybrid Water Pump p/n 04000-32528 replaced under a Toyota Limited Service Campaign. No symptoms noticed, no cost. Mysterious rattle/clunk in front end when going slowly over washboard road or RR track. Shop proposed an engine mount TSB that is a) not important, and b) $400, so I'm ignoring it for now. Also, I don't think it's an engine mount problem. 
Jul 2012

96000 mi

US $704
Clunking in front end when driving over sharp bumps at low speed. Replaced both front struts, which necessitated a 4-wheel alignment. 
Oct 2012

99000 mi

US $2076
Rack & pinion, Half-shaft & Yoke assy, 4-wheel alignment Replace rear struts 
Jan 2013

116200 mi

US $447
Replaced inverter water pump. Also recall C0T - Steering shaft. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

223000 mi
Traction Battery Cell went bad. Had to pull, rebuild, electrically cycle and rebalance charge on cells. 
Mar 2018

223000 mi

US $2000
I originally was working to rebalance my hybrid battery, but I never got the vehicle back to good condition. I chose to replace with a new hybrid (traction) battery. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2009 - Nov 2014
Dec 2009

87000 mi
When tires were replaced on 8/21/09, an alignment was performed during which the technician noted excessive toe-in on the right rear wheel that would have to be shimmed to be corrected. No uneven wear at this point, so no shimming will be done yet. 
Nov 2014

160000 mi
Intermittent driver's headlamp failure. 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Nov 2011 - Nov 2014
Mar 2013

98000 mi

US $68
12V battery discharged while car was sitting. They determined that the battery was still good, but terminals needed cleaning & tightening. 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Mar 2017 - Mar 2024
Nov 2017

115000 mi

US $20
Leaks into rear hatch. Rust trail discovered in back hatch. Waterproofing seal added. Still leaking. 
Apr 2018

118 mi

US $600
Inverter coolant reservoir cracked and discharged, causing car to go into limp mode (25mph) on the highway. Received CEL and notifications on car MFD. OBDII code indicated cam shaft sensor. Took to mechanic, verified diagnosis and replaced cam shaft position sensor. 
Jun 2023

160000 mi

US $300
Replaced PCV. Also replaced spark plugs. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

53000 mi
ABS actuator failed. Cost of repair was $2990, covered by extended warranty purchased at time of car purchase. 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Jun 2006 - Oct 2013
Jul 2008

99000 mi
Replacement of Headlamp leveling sensor for HID headlamps. 
Aug 2010

168000 mi

US $580
Engine water pump had a slight leak, so it was replaced along with the thermostat (preventative). 
Jan 2011

180000 mi
Hybrid water pump was replaced 
Sep 2011

202000 mi

US $375
Wheel bearing had play, was replaced 
Aug 2012

224800 mi

US $90
Blower motor replacement 
Jun 2013

243000 mi

US $150
The A/C was no longer cooling, and needed to be recharged. 
Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Apr 2012 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

79000 mi

US $500
My shift gear assembly needed to be replaced for some time. It became hard to shift and then one day I believe a retainer spring popped out of the slot. Since then I had to manually put the knob back to the center position after shifting. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2008 - Sep 2013
Jan 2013

68500 mi

US $300
water pump and belt replaced 
Aug 2013

73000 mi

US $2200
The main battery lost power and needed to be replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
May 2008 - Jun 2018
Feb 2014

148700 mi

US $2300
Hybrid battery needed replacement. 
Apr 2014

152000 mi

US $400
Water pump (for ICE) needed replacement 
Aug 2014

161600 mi

US $250
Original battery (NOT hybrid battery) needed replacement. 
Jul 2015

189000 mi

US $150
Headlight HID bulb was replaced. Dealer cost was $300 for replacement bulb. Found one on eBay for $35. 
Dec 2015

198000 mi

US $600
One of the cells in the rebuilt hybrid battery failed. A replacement cell cost only about $40. However,the labor to remove the bad cell and replace it, cost about $560. 
Feb 2016

202300 mi

US $225
One HID headlight bulb failed. New one at dealership was $300.Found OEM replacement on eBay for $35. 
Aug 2016

215900 mi

US $120
Right headlight bulb died. Had it replaced. Dealership quoted $300 for bulb, plus labor. Got bulb online for $35. Had dealership install it. 
Apr 2017

228000 mi

US $300
Right headlight was turning off intermittently. Sometimes it wouldn't come on. Turning the switch on & off several caused it to come on. Right headlight bulb was changed. 
Apr 2018

247000 mi

US $300
O2 sensor was replaced 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Nov 2010 - Sep 2015
Sep 2012

61000 mi

US $120
Coolant control valve failed. Part of Emissions system. Required replacement to pass State Inspection. Code P1121. 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Jun 2010 - Apr 2015
Dec 2013

217000 mi

US $1800
Catalytic converter 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Feb 2017 - Feb 2017
Feb 2017

114000 mi

US $300
Hybrid battery failure and fix 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jul 2015 - Mar 2016
Jul 2015

114000 mi

US $2900
brake accumulator pump failed, was running all the time. it was a $1700 part, plus labor, tax, and materials Dealer said car was due for drive belt replacement, likely original, over 110,000 miles at that point. 
Aug 2015

115000 mi

US $1005
The hybrid traction battery failed. Initial estimate to repair was $5300. I called Toyota and a different dealer who was honest about the battery core charge, etc.. Toyota kicked in about $1950 towards the repair. 
Sep 2015

116000 mi

US $13
Sway bar bushing cracked and fell out and the car was making a rattling noise on the drivers side over bumps. I jacked the car up and noticed the bushing had fallen out so I bought replacements at the dealer and put them in. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Jul 2009 - Sep 2016
Aug 2014

163000 mi

US $38
One of the 28 cells in the hybrid HV battery went bad I bought a new one for $37.50 on Ebay and did the repairs myself. Fairly easy fix. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2010 - Sep 2017
Nov 2014

265300 mi

US $60
Blower motor failed, had to replace with a new blower motor. 
Jun 2015

268000 mi

US $150
12V accesory battery not holding enough charge (capacity) 
Jul 2016

284000 mi

US $5
~1" through-hole in the exhaust pipe between rear flange and muffler. Welded a piece of pipe in to patch the hole. 
Aug 2016

284700 mi

US $350
ABS pump failed, resulting in NO POWER BRAKES. I replaced the ABS module with a used low-miles unit. Reprogrammed, Re-calibrated, and computer bled the brakes myself. Also blew the fuseable link, needed to replace with new dealer-only part 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2017
May 2014

168700 mi

US $1036
Sway Bar Frame Bushing Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing - Both Both front Struts R&R Rear shock/strut assembly Poly-Rib Belt (Water Pump drive belt) 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2010 - Feb 2015
Apr 2013

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. 
Toyota Prius in Missouri, United States
Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017

132000 mi

US $1000
I had to replace the hybrid battery again with a refurbished battery for my Prius again. The cost of the two replacement batteries so far have been around 2800 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2012 - Jan 2022
Jun 2013

133000 mi

US $65
Headlight aiming. 
Jul 2013

133200 mi

US $153
Replaced serpentine belt. 
Oct 2013

134700 mi

US $35
Headlights do not stay aimed for more than a few weeks. 
May 2014

146900 mi

US $65
Mechanic attempted to repair headlight leveling device, but it was too corroded. Replacement cost at dealer is about $500-700--too expensive. Living with it. 
Apr 2015

162700 mi

US $323
The auxiliary battery failed after 5 years. The price has gone up $60 since the first replacement. 
Mar 2016

182000 mi

US $350
Exhaust system replacement 
Jul 2017

210000 mi

US $475
Front pads were worn down. Disks and pads were replaced. 
Jan 2018

221000 mi

US $10
Fog light bulb replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2010 - May 2019
Apr 2011

79000 mi

US $430
Water pump for gas engine was leaking. 
May 2014

125000 mi

US $332
The front sway bar links were getting loose. The front stabilizer bar control was removed and replaced. 
Nov 2015

146000 mi

US $400
The coolant valve was stuck and had to be replaced. 
Aug 2016

157000 mi

US $100
Drive belt was cracked so it was replaced. 
Feb 2018

175000 mi

US $1600
Hybrid battery finally died. A private company came to my house and replaced it in under an hour. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Feb 2007 - Jun 2017
Dec 2012

193000 mi

US $102
Paid 102.00 for non-Toyota battery and installed with modification to battery bracket. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2022
May 2013

124100 mi

US $395
thermostat for hybrid cooling system replaced 
Jun 2014

136000 mi

US $3200
Inverter for the power brakes had to be replaced. 
Jun 2022

178000 mi

US $1000
Replace front calipers and brake pads. Clean rear brakes. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2017 - Dec 2018
May 2017

265000 mi

US $100
AC blower working but no cold air. Found several leaks in lines and condensor unit. Not cost effective to repair, usually natural air cooling. 
Nov 2017

278000 mi

US $330
Exhaust pipe patched Rear brakes replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Dec 2007 - Jul 2014
Nov 2011

110900 mi

US $200
Electric coolant recovery pump was making noise so I replaced it. 
Apr 2013

145300 mi
The shocks started feeling bad and were losing their pressure. Replaced all the shocks. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Jul 2014 - Sep 2015
May 2014

116900 mi

US $100
Replaced fog lights and added LaminX shields 
Jan 2015

US $200
12v battery died. HV Battery at 40%. Deep cycled 3x. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

148000 mi

US $400
new wheel bearings needed 
Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2011 - Sep 2012
Apr 2011

50000 mi

US $400
Valve in hybrid cooling system triggered P1121 CEL. Replaced by dealer at same time hybrid cooling pump recall service done for additional charge. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
May 2006 - Jun 2011
May 2009

57000 mi
Coolant transfer pump was squeaking in cooler temperatures, replaced under warranty. 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Nov 2014 - Jul 2018
Apr 2016

132700 mi

US $500
Hybrid battery cooling fan failure; short in remote wires. 
Aug 2016

136800 mi
A coolant control valve needs replacement and throws a specific trouble code, but I've chosen to live with it (will repair eventually) as it doesn;t really affect the car's performance. It's the engine coolant; code is P1121; for a "secondary" tank that helps the engine warm up faster (hence why it's a non-essential repair).  
Jan 2017

142000 mi

US $30
One burnt out headlight bulb; replaced both; tricky installation process; takes about an hour 
Jul 2018

155000 mi

US $500
Alignment 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Feb 2014 - Sep 2018
Oct 2014

120000 mi

US $400
Noticed a low hum coming from around the front passenger side wheel. Pitch varied with speed of car, not engine, and was louder on left turns. Turned out to be a loose wheel bearing. Replaced bearing/hub assembly. No more hum. 
Jul 2015

138000 mi

US $3000
Replaced hybrid battery pack under warranty Replaced hybrid battery pack under warranty 
Sep 2015

142000 mi

US $600
Left wheel bearing was noisy. Replaced wheel bearing assembly. 
Oct 2016

155300 mi
Replace HID headlight 
Mar 2017

159000 mi

US $175
Replace HID headlight 
May 2018

166000 mi

US $2000
Hybrid battery pack failure, required replacement 
Toyota Prius in Rhode Island, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

43000 mi

US $350
Cracked rear coil spring. Had it replaced, alignment done following. 
Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2022
Feb 2014

144000 mi

US $2312
airbag light was on and the internal harness on the left side of the vehicle was replaced. 
Aug 2015

163000 mi

US $180
Airbag sensor went on. It was for the other side from the one done several years ago and the cost for the repair was much less. 
Apr 2016

165300 mi

US $278
Left headlight was out. I was told the whole assembly needed to be replaced. The second time one has failed. 
Aug 2017

174500 mi

US $300
Coolant control valve was stuck causing the engine light to come on. Valve replaced. 
Mar 2018

178000 mi

US $455
Replace front sway bar links Rear defroster did not work. 40 amp fuse replaced 
Apr 2022

197000 mi

US $20
Changed tailgate struts Taillight (actually LED light) changed out because it had become very dim. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Sep 2010 - Jan 2011
Oct 2010

73000 mi

US $307
Check Engine light went on. Oxygen sensor was replaced. Check Engine light went off. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2013 - Apr 2016
Apr 2015

210000 mi

US $110
Hybrid battery pack issue 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2016 - Jan 2019
Jun 2016

242000 mi

US $300
The A/C blower died. It kept on shorting out while driving. Sometimes the a/c will be on and sometimes it wouldn't. When I went over big bumps in the road, it would sometimes turn on. Blower was $150 and labor was $150. 
Jan 2017

US $2000
The A/C compressor oil leaked out of the evaporator, causing the A/C compressor to explode. Small metal shards flew around the A/C pipes and shredded the lines. I had warm A/C, but the car sounded like a blender with the many metal shards. 
Mar 2017

244000 mi

US $150
Noticed uneven braking. Adjusted brake pedal/pads. Headlights pointed down at my shoes so they were adjusted up 
May 2017

245000 mi

US $2300
CEL P0A80: Hybrid Battery Failure. Battery level would quickly charge to full and quickly fall, causing the engine to run constantly. Reduced power. 
Jun 2017

245500 mi
Code P0A80: Hybrid Battery Failure. Battery failed again two weeks after the first replacement. Replaced under warranty. Same symptoms. 
Dec 2017

247000 mi

US $600
The A/C compressor exploded again sending metal shard throughout the system again. Compressor was covered under a 1 year warranty. 
Jun 2018

256000 mi
Only blows warm air after engine warms up. A/C condenser exploded for the 4th time since January 2017, sending metal shards through the lines. Dealer will pay for repair or I'm taking them to small claims court. 
Dec 2018

260000 mi

US $60
Replaced left headlight. 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Jun 2006 - Jun 2022
Dec 2014

70000 mi

US $396
Starter battery finally died. Battery was as old as vehicle, 10 years old. Vehicle was purchased Dec. 2004 and this was the original battery 
Feb 2018

98000 mi

US $585
Leaky water pump. Pump making rattling noise. Pump replaced, drive belt replaced, system fluid changed and system vacuumed down. 
May 2022

117000 mi

US $2600
Replaced traction battery in vehicle after it failed. 
Jun 2022

117000 mi

US $300
Catalytic converter stolen, replaced. Covered by comprehensive insurance. $300 deductible. Repair cost $1800 without insurance. 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2007 - Jun 2022
Jul 2009

46000 mi

US $500
Front stabilizer bar/assy replaced 
Nov 2010

65300 mi

US $682
Front wheel bearing needed replacement - many potholes in MA are hard to see at night. 
Mar 2014

120000 mi

US $530
Rear right wheel speed sensor sustained heat damage; suspect friction caused by foreign material/road debris. 
Aug 2015

137400 mi

US $718
Corrosion had deteriorated the functioning of the strut on one side; other side strut had already been replaced earlier due to a collision. 
Nov 2015

140700 mi

US $818
Front left CV axle has a crack and is leaking grease. Replaced shaft assy. 
Mar 2017

160000 mi

US $797
One of the rear strut assembly springs had broken (normal wear, tear & corrosion). Both rear strut assemblies replaced. 
Jul 2017

163492 mi

US $1099
Replaced right wheel bearing. Freed frozen tie rod end. 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2012
May 2011

190000 mi
Driving and car died. Towed home and researched on internet that electric inverter coolant pump for hybrid engine was the cause. Replaced fuse and pump and car was good. Got recall 1 month later and sent Toyota my receipts and refunded $. 
Sep 2011

196000 mi
A/C recharged and dye put into system to check for leaks. Also normal engine battery replaced (not hybrid). 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2007 - Jun 2014
Dec 2010

37000 mi
Electric coolant pump replaced at Toyota's option due apparently to pre-empt premature failure. 
Dec 2012

45000 mi
Dealership introduced H2O into the ignition coil areas of 2 spark plugs during routine service. Severe misfiring occurred on engine warm-up. Dealer clean up and dried affected area at no charge (imagine that). Problem fixed. 
Jan 2014

46200 mi

US $500
The manual gear shifter return mechanism/spring failed leaving shift knob in random positions instead of "home' position. This can cause confusion - also prevents placing car in "park" 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Dec 2010 - Oct 2017
Jan 2016

128000 mi

US $75
2 LEDs in tail amp assembly stopped lighting when brake was applied. These LEDs are in the upper sealed part of the assembly and are not replaceable. I bought a new aftermarket assembly online and replaced the unit in less than an hour. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jul 2012 - Apr 2015
Mar 2012

125749 mi

US $1569
Water valve assembly, Decarb, Auxiliary battery replaced, water pump replaced 
Feb 2013

137800 mi

US $473
Also oil change and left fog light bulb replacement. Requires removal of the skirt below the bumper to access it. 
Apr 2014

151700 mi

US $2108
Seals let go, metal filings clogged condenser. Condenser and compressor replaced 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

78000 mi
inverter water pump failed. 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

136000 mi
HID Headlight Error - Sensor arm bent 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Jun 2018
Apr 2010

127720 mi

C $450
Noisy left front hub bearing. Replaced by Midas Muffler using dealer parts. Dealer price for parts was substantially lower than wholesale price available at other sources. Overall experience with local dealership contacts has been very positive. 
May 2011

171120 mi

C $350
Noisy bearing in right front hub assembly. Replaced assembly. Dealer cost for part was half of what was being charged at aftermarket suppliers. 
Aug 2012

215760 mi

C $220
Right Front wheel bearing becoming slightly noisy, so replaced as a precaution. 
Mar 2013

237460 mi

C $200
Coolant Diverter Valve replaced. 
Feb 2014

267620 mi
Multi Purpose Display replaced under unpublished extended warranty because of intermittent failure. Warranty covers cars up to 9 years from purchase date, upon customer complaint Engine Water pump replaced 
Oct 2014

285100 mi

C $140
Began losing coolant. one dealer diagnosed as faulty replacement ICE water pump and replaced at no charge (They had already replaced pump 8 months earlier. Coolant loss continued so I took it to another dealer who diagnosed faulty rad cap. Second dealer diagnosed and replaced faulty rad cap. Cost $130, No problem since. 
Nov 2014

296360 mi

C $5430
Continued coolant loss eventually diagnosed as cracked engine block. Replaced the gasoline engine. 
Jun 2015

310000 mi
Odometer stopped registering miles at 299,999 miles. This speedometer was replaced by dealer 18 months ago for other glitches Toyota is aware of this common problem but refuses any remedy. They consider it a "maintenance" item. 
Dec 2015

322400 mi

C $150
Heater produces less and less heat. Dealer replaced thermostat and checked all systems. No fault found. They are now asking Toyota for advice on next step. Unfortunately Toyota National is closed between Christmas and New Years. 
Feb 2016

325600 mi

C $690
6 weeks after my original complaint Toyota sent the dealer a list of items to check. I got the car back with no improvement to the heater, and the cooling system was full of air. The labor cost was $690. I can't afford help like that. 
Sep 2016

336040 mi

C $68
Dealer was unable to resolve no heat problem despite over $800 in costs. I reverse-flushed the heater core numerous times and finally a quantity of what looked like flakes of black paint came out. It now appears to be heating normally 
Jan 2017

327700 mi

C $385
Replaced front driver side wheel bearing 
Toyota Prius in Alabama, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2016
May 2015

207000 mi

US $80
Got the red triangle of doom. ECU gave an HV battery code. Checked and one pair (block) was 1V low. Bought used pair for 80 and swapped them in. Edit - After doing a few of these, I'd say it's doable in 6+ hours by yourself, but you definitely need something to help compress the modules in the pack so you can install the bolts on the pack's underside. I use wooden boards of differing widths and a couple wood clamps. If someone is helping you out and they're reasonably handy, you might be able to do this in 3-4 hours. 
Jun 2015

207000 mi
Passenger side headlight wouldn't stay on (just flashed). Removed the bulb/socket and found the bulb was shorting out in the socket. Cleaned up socket and replaced both bulbs. 
Jun 2016

208000 mi

US $100
Another battery module went sideways, but this time it threw one of the "block XX becomes weak" because the module was weak, but hadn't failed (internal short) yet. I had picked up another 2007 Prius from a friend for $1500, so I PNO'ed this Prius and have been driving that since. I have a few decent modules I purchased off ebay to swap into the pack, but I'm planning to pull it and do some thorough testing and possibly rehydrating to see if that improves the pack's performance. TODO - Pull pack, cycle/measure battery modules, try to rehydrate modules with limited capacity, cycle/test those modules again, reassemble, test how the pack does in the car. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jul 2014 - Oct 2018
Mar 2016

169000 mi

US $849
The ABS actuator went out so I bought a used one on Ebay for $200 and paid $650 to have it installed but the part was bad so I will have to get a replacement which will be free and pay another $600 to have it installed making the total $1500. 
Apr 2016

170000 mi

US $650
Second used ABS actuator also did not work. The $200 cost of the part was refunded, but wasted $1,300 in labor costs. 
May 2016

170500 mi
Paid $2550 to have a new ABS actuator installed. Subsequently Toyota settled a class action lawsuit regarding brake actuator. They will repair ABS actuator for free or if you already had it done they will reimburse. They reimbursed me 100% 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2012 - Oct 2013
Mar 2013

124000 mi

US $110
gps,radio,screen problems,works some times .dealer said it needs new screen ,$3000 for part.i removed screen sent out to be repaired ,test screen on car at their shop ok . installed screen back in my car same problem. sent back to repair ok 
Toyota Prius in Germany
Jun 2014 - Aug 2015
Jun 2014

83700 mi
CD-changer died. 
Jun 2015

93000 mi

€275
Second oxygen sensor caused error P0138 the MIL turned on. Steering wheel starting making a clicking noise. The problem may have been caused by a previous dealer. The noise was absent before replacing the entire steering column as part of a recall. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2015
Nov 2011

135800 mi
Engine doesn't run; can drive a few more miles on the battery. Throws codes 3190, 3191, and 3193. CEL and large triangle with ! inside lights up on dash. After sitting 30-40 minutes, car drives normally again. 
Oct 2013

161800 mi

US $800
P3190 and P3191. Replaced fuel tank assembly (includes fuel pump). 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Apr 2007 - Nov 2012
Dec 2010

127000 mi

US $600
Headlight leveling sensor Rear shocks were leaking - replaced 
Sep 2012

152000 mi

US $245
A/C stopped working - they did a system flush and recharge with freon 
Oct 2012

152000 mi
Dealer informed us that rear struts needed replacing and the noise was from the differential. Est. repair for struts $1000, differential could go another 100K miles. 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2006 - Jul 2018
Feb 2009

41540 mi

C $706
Replace water pump (I think it was leaking). done under warranty !! 
May 2018

111600 mi

C $1005
Replace front struts 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Apr 2007 - Jun 2018
May 2007

32000 mi
Vehicle went completely dead in my driveway, was towed to the dealership, and the 12 volt battery was replaced. I had noted and reported an odor of something burning coming from the hood area which the dealer could not confirm. While driving the same d 
Sep 2009

63000 mi

US $498
Grinding type noise noted when gas engine engaged. 
May 2010

76600 mi

US $1050
R&R Compressor Assy 
Oct 2012

113000 mi

US $480
Headlamps out of adjustment.R&R Headlight Level Sensor sub assembly 
Mar 2014

132000 mi

US $1390
R&R Shifter. R&R Hub & Bearing Assemblies front left and right 
Aug 2016

155000 mi

US $365
Car was completely dead in the driveway. 12 volt battery was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Kansas, United States
Sep 2013 - Feb 2021
Mar 2016

270000 mi

US $1300
HV battery died @ 268K. Replaced with warranted reman unit. 
Jan 2017

US $80
Blower motor started to squeak occasionally. Probably could've been cleaned, went ahead & installed new blower motor. 
Apr 2017

301000 mi

US $45
Driver's sun visor wouldn't stay up. Replacement was birthday present so price is approximate. 
Jul 2017

308000 mi

US $700
Condenser broke & loss refrigerant. May have been due to road debris. 
Jan 2018

320000 mi

US $30
Remanufactured HV battery had bad cell outside of 18 month warranty. Bought used cell off of Amazon for $35 and replaced myself. 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Aug 2015 - Jul 2018
Sep 2015

195000 mi

US $135
Replaced headlight bulb passenger side ($30), replaced headlight ballast passenger side (100), replaced headlight level sensor with $3.50 potentiometer. 
Sep 2016

230000 mi

US $100
High voltage battery failure had to replace 2 bad modules 
Mar 2017

245000 mi

US $40
Replaced one bad battery module took 3 hours and 40$. 
May 2017

248000 mi

US $40
Replaced 1 bad battery module took 2hrs and 40$ 
Aug 2017

253000 mi

US $120
Replaced 3 hybrid battery modules 2 different repair. 
Mar 2018

273000 mi

US $30
Replace 1 hybrid battery module 
Jul 2018

280000 mi

US $80
Replaced 2 bad battery module 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2014 - Nov 2016
Jan 2014

65000 mi

US $750
electronic key replacement water pump replacement 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Feb 2012 - Oct 2016
Oct 2012

163000 mi
hybrid system inverter pump was replaced under campaign warranty. 
Jun 2014

297000 mi

US $330
front left strut bad / replaced both front with used stut assemblies 2x$75.00 plus $180.00 labor 
Nov 2014

320000 mi

US $305
Hybrid system / 2nd "Inverter pump" not covered under warranty waterpump leaking coolant / pump and gasket replaced speado head dash cluster / blacked out a few tims before but came back on creating inaccurate mileage reading / mechanic replaced with a used display because I was 1 month out of 10yr warranty. warning light was on / system failed test. Catalytic converter replaced. 
Mar 2015

340000 mi

US $1878
Hybrid battery fail / replaced with used battery with 1 year warranty. part $1387.50 and labor $212.50 controls on steering wheel stoped working / mechanic replaced with new clockspring/spiral cable $65.00 labor $85.00 
May 2015

345100 mi

US $394
radiator failed / replaced with used part $200.00 labor $157.50 
Sep 2015

358000 mi

US $1384
5 months with the used hybrid battery it failed. It was on a 1 year warranty so the same shop installed (by my choice) a brand new Factory Battery deducting the price of the used one including labor. Has Factory warranty. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Feb 2014 - Nov 2021
Aug 2016

149000 mi

US $50
Headlight replace not fun on gen 2 prius 
Oct 2017

162000 mi

US $916
Both wheel bearing replace passenger side bad replace both 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2008 - Feb 2012
Mar 2010

83000 mi
Went in for routine oil change. When backing out of the garage, the next day, noticed oil spill all over floor. Took car back to dealer, and they had overtightened the oil pan gasket and cracked it, so they had to replace it. No more oil leak! 
Toyota Prius in Utah, United States
Jan 2016 - Nov 2017
Feb 2017

180000 mi

US $650
Internals of front catalytic converter had broken loose and were rattling around in the housing. Replaced the whole center pipe and both converters rather than welding. 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Oct 2007 - Jul 2015
Sep 2010

62000 mi

US $130
Inverter water pump failed and had to be replaced - although car is out of warranty, manufacturer paid for all but $130 of repair cost and provided free loaner vehicle 
Mar 2012

82000 mi

US $500
Brakes made funny noise, ABS warning light stayed on 
Jul 2015

106000 mi
Hybrid battery failure 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2006 - Feb 2016
Aug 2007

35000 mi
Window visors no longer held position when swung side to side. 
Feb 2009

60000 mi
TSB for brake actuator squeak noise while stopped. No problems with braking performance. 
Feb 2011

98000 mi
Engine water pump weeping coolant- was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Mar 2008 - Sep 2010
May 2008

49000 mi

US $43
Tail light replacement. 
May 2009

64000 mi

US $447
Headlight level sensor corroded and needed replacement. 
Dec 2009

74000 mi

US $640
Flashing computer screen for navigation and audio. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2006 - Jul 2018
Oct 2008

75000 mi

US $400
Headlight leveling sensor. 
Mar 2013

170000 mi

US $240
Rusted exhaust pipe replaced 
Nov 2016

211000 mi

US $200
Battery dead (possibly after leaving dome light on) and wouldn't take a charge, self replaced, took to dealer to check for other potential battery drains that would have caused it 
Toyota Prius in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2016 - Jul 2022
Apr 2020

102300 mi

C $200
rear strut spring snapped, ride quality went down significantly, had to replace both struts. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Dec 2006 - Jul 2009
Dec 2006

34500 mi
Replace Anitlock Brake Accumulator (under warranty) 
Toyota Prius in Nebraska, United States
Nov 2007 - May 2009
May 2009

22000 mi
Traded car with broken transmission coolant pump drive. Dealer performed repair after trade. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2008 - Dec 2015
Dec 2014

186000 mi

US $35
Burning some oil...had the engine cleaned 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014

US $3879
Hybrid battery failed and needs to be replaced. Will trade car instead. 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2015
Dec 2010

78000 mi

US $34
warranty recall on battery issue 
Mar 2015

139000 mi

US $80
hybrid main battery failure 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2016
Mar 2013

312000 mi

US $300
splash guard under front bumper popped loose, dragged, and had to be replaced. 
Nov 2013

352000 mi
rear defrost. Connection is broken. Will require complete replacement of rear windscreen. 
Dec 2013

355000 mi

US $100
attempted to repair rear defrost with electricity conducting adhesive. Does not appear to have helped. 
Mar 2016

426000 mi
Rear defrost never fixed. Would have had to replace the entire rear window. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2016
Jan 2008

41400 mi

US $756
Two of the four coil packs failed and required replacement of all four spark plugs + two coil packs. The car was out of service for two days. 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2008 - May 2011
Jul 2009

97000 mi
Driver side sun visor drooping. Replaced visor with new visor. 
Oct 2009

106000 mi

US $34
tail and license plate bulbs blown. 
Apr 2010

117000 mi

US $1750
Air compressor bearing failure. 
Jul 2010

117000 mi

US $1150
air compressor failure 
May 2011

133000 mi

US $600
air conditioning coil failure 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2007 - Jun 2017
Oct 2010

60000 mi
water pump leak, caught by mechanic during routine service for oil change, etc. Water pump replaced under warranty (2 weeks before end of 5 year warranty). 
Aug 2013

89000 mi

US $50
Headlights require changing every few months, They have been replaced 3 times in the last year! Everything else is fine though, so a minor annoyance. 
Jul 2014

100000 mi

US $800
Right front wheel bearing making noise, it was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Nov 2014 - Jan 2017
Dec 2016

194000 mi

US $150
12V battery showing voltage at 11.9V even after driving. Battery was an Optima Yellow-Top that was less than 2 years old. Replaced with an AC-Delco unit made for 2nd Gen. Prius. Hopefully this fixes rapid charge/discharge of traction battery 
Jan 2017 traction battery failing - red triangle of death. Cell block showing much lower voltage. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
Aug 2006

20000 mi
Parking brake rubber pedal fell off and glove box release button paint chipped. Dealer replaced both under warranty. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Feb 2010 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011

125000 mi

US $32
Wheel stud broke off inside lug nut while changing flat tire, wheel had been removed and replaced numerous times with impact wrench during Brake Check's 5 attempts at getting the rear brake shoe replacement correct. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2008 - May 2016
Aug 2009

76000 mi
Sensor and bracket for automatic headlight leveling system were not functioning and broken. Dealer replaced parts at no cost under extended warranty. 
Nov 2011

111000 mi

US $817
The left front wheel bearing wore out. Replaced both since it was in the shop. 
Jun 2012

125000 mi

US $350
The CD player stopped working. The unit was pulled, sent to a repair facility, and returned to the car. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Jun 2008 - Jun 2017
Sep 2010

64000 mi
The engine coolant valve needed replacement and was replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2013

100000 mi

US $400
Some kind of water pump was leaking. Had to do with the engine. Also had 2 recall items performed, which was how the issue was discovered. 
Apr 2017

129000 mi
Check engine light came on. Shop read code and diagnosed issue with coolant valve. Will cost approx $500 to repair. Have not made repairs yet. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Aug 2006 - Sep 2018
Jan 2009

102000 mi
Replace cat converter...what a drag and big bucks!!! 
Sep 2011

200000 mi
replaced water pump  replaced water pump 
Mar 2015

284000 mi

US $1700
front wheel bearings replaced, back brakes replaced 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Jul 2006 - Sep 2007
Apr 2007

39000 mi
The HID headlamp self-levelling system went "default", warning light came on - one wire had chafed, was replaced under warrantee. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2015
Aug 2015

127000 mi

US $80
a piece of the exhaust pipe was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

188000 mi

US $650
bad wheel bearing 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2022
Mar 2011

98000 mi

US $250
Dealer replaced one of the two water pumps on a recall and said the other was leaking, and not covered, so we took it to our regular mechanic and he replaced the second pump. 
Nov 2015

159000 mi

US $210
The speedometer, etc... display was increasingly intermittent and was affecting the vehicles operation. A rebuilt unit was purchased and installed. 
Jul 2016

162500 mi

US $200
Got engine error light. Mechanic read codes C2318 / C2315. Only thing in common was wiring, only wiring in common was Parking button. Replaced button, no errors so far. Prior codes were leftovers. Actual codes indicated inverter overheat. Electric side water pump failed. Replaced, ok now. 
Oct 2016

165000 mi

US $120
Driver side rear brake light dim. Not a bulb, must replace /entire/ assy. Ordered replacement online, arrived, and while installing noticed driver side brake light out! Ordered that, rush shipping, and installed. Stupid design. 
Nov 2017

173000 mi

US $60
Parking brake indicator switch broke. It showed the brake as being set even when it was released. Replacement required disassembly of part of the dash, and removal of the parking brake pedal mount. 
Feb 2018

175860 mi

US $1600
Main battery failed. Not the little 12 volt starter, the big high voltage hybrid battery. Replaced with used / reconditioned battery with a 18 month full warranty and 5 year prorated. Could have gotten a 1 year warranty battery for about $800, or a new battery from the dealer for $2400, but the dealer would not offer ANY warranty! 
Mar 2021

198000 mi

US $325
Main (hybrid) battery failed again. Replaced under warranty at cost of labor only. 
Jul 2021

199000 mi
Cooling valve failed. Replaced by part from China via Amazon. Failed again a few months later. Cooling system valve failed AGAIN. Purchased / replace with dealer part. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Nov 2013
Oct 2011

110000 mi
hybrid battery needed to be replaced. Toyota has extended battery warranty to 150k miles. 
Jan 2013

133100 mi

US $135
Drivers door lock actuator needs replacing. 
Nov 2013

135000 mi

US $85
replaced blower motor Door lock actuator never fixed. 
Toyota Prius in Manitoba, Canada
Aug 2010 - Dec 2013
Nov 2013

102920 mi

C $650
Hum from right side of car developed at speeds of 50km/h and faster. Wheel bearing replaced and 4 wheel alignment. 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Aug 2007 - Dec 2011
Jun 2007

31862 mi

US $2516
Exhaust mangled by road hazard. Replaced exhaust pipe assy FP# 17410-21500 plus 2 gaskets. Replaced all 4 tires Oil change/filter/fluids 
Feb 2008

42293 mi

US $87
Extreme static/noise in AM radio - varies with vehicle speed. Checked antenna assy connections (lowered headliner); removed radio assy chk connex; cleaned terminals at antenna. SOme improvement but not like when car was new. Also oil change 
Apr 2008

43402 mi

US $50
2nd complaint - AM Radio reception poor / heavy static varies with engine or vehicle speed. Dealer replace radio unit; checked all other connex. Some improvement - not back to "like new". Covered under extend warranty 
Oct 2008

52531 mi

US $50
3rd complaint re. excessive static & noise in AM radio causing poor reception. Dealer replaced antenna assy w/amplifier. Checked radio connex. Significant improvement but not back to "like new". Covered under extend warr, 
Nov 2008

53824 mi
4th complaint - AM radio weak reception, much static when engine on or vehicle in motion. Dealer checked same connex as in Feb.08. Could not find any obvious probs. to fix. No improvement realized. 
Dec 2008

54074 mi
5th complaint. AM radio reception weak; noise/static excessive; cannot hear stations that play fine on 2002 PT Cruiser in same location. Removed radio, checked ant & ground connex; tightened & cleaned all connex. Minimal improvement. 
Mar 2010

70878 mi

US $276
Replaced 12V aux. battery (failed - caused erratic Start/unable to power off). 
Sep 2010

77392 mi

US $50
Hybrid inverter cooling pump replaced Hybrid inverter cooling pump failed. Dealer replaced (waited 1 week due to backorder) under Extn. Warr. Also request coolant storage pump replace (TSB-0087-08) due to loud squealing after shutoff. Dealer could not replicate/no repair 
Toyota Prius in Northern Ireland
Aug 2007 - Mar 2015
Mar 2013

100000 mi
Oxygen sensor in exhaust required replacement. The error message recurred twenty minutes after leaving the garage. When re-examined the garage thinks it is due to using a non-standard catalytic converter. Too expensive for minor benefit. 
Jul 2013

102700 mi
Leaking water pump required replacement 
Dec 2013

108000 mi

£50
VSC and Regenerative Braking warning lights on. Hybrid battery low charge only abnormality found by workshop. Recharging hybrid battery cured warning lights. 
Jul 2014

114500 mi

£300
Broken coil spring replaced with other side coil spring replaced to match. 
Mar 2015

120000 mi

£400
Rear offside caliper seized - replaced Front offside caliper freed up 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2008 - Jan 2009
Aug 2008

85000 mi

US $240
Thermostat replacement. 
Nov 2008

94000 mi

US $450
Headlight leveling sensor was bad 
Toyota Prius in Great Britain
Sep 2013 - May 2021
Mar 2014

83000 mi
Repair broken fuel hatch release using a tiewrap 
Jan 2016

97300 mi

£60
Pipe separated from flange due to corrosion/wear. Repaired by welding. 
Aug 2017

148000 mi

£20
Exhaust pipe separated from flange due to corrosion/wear ( again ). Repaired by welding. 
Oct 2017

148000 mi

£650
Replace OSF speed sensor Replace both front suspension arms 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Dec 2019 - Nov 2022
Sep 2021

183000 mi

US $800
Front left wheel bearing replaced because it was making some noise at highway speeds. Rear pads had disintegrated. Drums could no longer be turned. One wheel cylinder started leaking as a result of driving the car from one shop to another with the shoes pretty much gone and also had to be replaced. 
Nov 2021

185000 mi

US $28
Oil change 
May 2022

187000 mi
Rear brakes were making a light grinding sound at low speeds. Shop replaced drums and shoes that had just been replaced six months ago. Free for this reason. 
Jul 2022

188000 mi

US $100
Battery pack errors. Using Dr. Prius app and guidance from Eric Powers I identified and replaced a bad module. But I didn't check the back sides of the bus bars. Reinstalled pack ended up also coding after ten minutes. Removed pack and found one bus bar was black on the back. Cleaned it, reinstalled pack, now working well. 
Sep 2022

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. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Aug 2006 - Feb 2012
Oct 2011

178200 mi

US $130
Replaced noisy wheel bearing 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Oct 2013 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

106000 mi
Damn rear led went out 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2012

75000 mi

US $300
The right head light needed replacing. 
Jul 2014

83200 mi

US $245
Replaced battery for 2nd time since o2/10 
Aug 2017

97000 mi

US $1000
Water pump replaced electrical repair 
Mar 2018

101000 mi

US $2650
The main battery replaced 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Aug 2009 - Jan 2021
Sep 2009

70000 mi

US $250
Driver's side transaxle seal replaced. Transaxle fluid replaced also as preventive maintenance. 
Nov 2013

112000 mi

US $350
Replaced leaking water pump and replaced engine coolant 
Aug 2015

131700 mi

US $2000
Temporarily lost brake "boost" and ABS function. Gen2 (2004-2009) cars have an ABS controller w/ brake failure logic that is too unforgiving as the components age. ABS is not re-programmable. ABS controller $1500 parts, $400 labor. Air bags warning light came on intermittently. Wiggled 2 connectors under seat to turn it off. Factory bulletin said new seat harness, $1300 labor. Bought 2 under seat connectors & 6" of wire each side. Dealer spliced in. $!35.00 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2022
Jul 2013

93000 mi
Warranty/Service Campaign replacement of the inverter electric cooling pump. 
Nov 2015

103600 mi

US $120
coolant control valve, water pump, thermostat 
Feb 2017

105000 mi

US $50
Cabin heat stopped working 
Mar 2018

113000 mi

US $35
Radiator fill tube replaced. Seal failed causing coolant leak. 
Jan 2019

110000 mi

US $500
Brake Actuator - replaced with used unit 
May 2019

112000 mi

US $600
Hybrid battery reconditioning 
Oct 2021

121000 mi

US $600
replaced all four shocks/struts 
Jun 2022

125000 mi

US $120
rear tail lamp LEDs failed 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2017
Mar 2017

182000 mi

US $250
Heard rubbing and took vehicle in. Back brakes and drums replaces. 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2006 - Oct 2015
Oct 2008

49000 mi

US $220
Replace height sensor. Replaced myself, got part from Parts.com 
Oct 2012

91200 mi

US $260
Stopped for gas and car did not respond when trying to start it. After a while a bunch of error lights came on and the computer started so did the car. The clock reset the time. Replace 12V battery. 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2011 - Mar 2016
Mar 2014

139000 mi

US $400
Small battery died so I had to have the car jump started. First time in 10 years/ever - not bad for a small battery to last 10 years. 
Aug 2015

158000 mi

US $3000
All 4 struts blown Mass airflow sensor needed to be cleaned or replaced 
Sep 2015

160000 mi
Exhaust needed replacement Struts still need replacement 
Mar 2016

163000 mi
Struts never replaced. Also sway bar rattle. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Aug 2012 - Dec 2016
Jul 2012

180000 mi

US $50
Headlight leveling sensor failed. Replaced with a used sensor from an auto recycler in Florida 
Sep 2012

185000 mi
HV inverter electric water pump replaced. Toyota limited service campaign (AON). Pump failed. Toyota replaced free of charge. 
Aug 2013

205000 mi

US $120
Gasoline engine water pump noisy. Replaced the water pump 
Jun 2014

222000 mi
Parking brake light switch self loosened and detached from the pedal assembly. Instead of refastening it, I closed the switch so that the parking brake light only illuminates during power on. 
Sep 2015

241000 mi

US $150
Front left wheel bearing failed. Replaced with OEM Toyota wheel bearing/hub assembly. 
Apr 2016

246200 mi

US $200
Module in the hybrid battery failed. Replaced four modules and reinstalled the HV battery. Is functioning adequately for now. No idea how long this repair will last, could be months or years from now. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2020
Dec 2011

114000 mi

US $90
Right HID headlight bulb failed while away from home in Phoenix AZ. The dealer I called quoted me $300+ for the repair and $162+ for the bulb only. I got the bulb from an auto parts store for $90 and put in myself. Not easy but do-able. 
May 2012

118100 mi

US $500
Heard a rumbling in the front end and was diagnosed with "play" in front left wheel assembly, repair was made - noise is gone. 
Dec 2012

123000 mi

US $450
replaced 2nd front end module containing a noisy wheel bearing. 
Nov 2013

126000 mi

US $220
12 volt battery was replaced Water pump and V belt replaced 
Nov 2015

134000 mi

US $200
The check engine light came on and local Toyota dealer quoted $450 to $500. I ordered the coolant valve position sensor online for $80 and neighbor/friend installed for $100.00--all better now! 
Toyota Prius in District of Columbia, United States
Jul 2011 - Dec 2014
May 2012

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. 
Nov 2014

180000 mi

US $100
Short in brake light caused LEDs to not fully light when brake applied, also caused battery drain when left for > 24 hours. Required frequent jump starts, battery charged normally during operation. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Jun 2009 - Aug 2015
Jun 2009

42628 mi

US $870
flush fuel injectors;replace 2 front tires; alignment; oil change; replace air cleaner and cabin filters; spark plugs 
Apr 2011

61829 mi

US $461
Coolant flow control valve replaced 
Jan 2012

103500 mi

US $38
Warning light for autoleveling headlight sensor kept coming on. Garage took it apart, checked it. Computer showed no problems and mechanism was working fine, so no repairs were made. Told to monitor. Has come back on twice in past month. 
Jan 2014

74000 mi

US $200
LED tail light assembly needed replacement to pass inspection 
Jul 2015

116000 mi

US $179
A/C suddenly stopped working. Fan was still blowing and sensors were responsive. Evac and recharge done with dye test. No leaks or other problems detected but it's working now. To bring it back in a month for follow up on possible leaks. 
Aug 2015

116000 mi
Evaporator core failed. Dealer quoted $2560 to repair it. Sold it to friend who had it repaired at another dealership for $1385. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2009 - Aug 2011
Jul 2009

85000 mi

US $639
The inverter water pump was replaced. I have listed this under "electrical repair" because I understand that this pump cools the AC to DC mechanism. 
Jun 2011

120000 mi

US $130
The triangular warning light was coming on intermittrntly. At the last lube and oil, it needed oil, for the first time ever. The PCV valve was replaced, no additional oil was needed at the most recent l&o and the light has not come on since 

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2005 Toyota Prius 4-door

4-cylinder hybrid automatic 2WD

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2012 - Nov 2015
Aug 2014

186800 mi
The auxiliary battery died. Replaced the battery. 

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2005 Toyota Prius 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota Prius in Kansas, United States
May 2011 - Jul 2018
Jul 2015

192500 mi

US $2600
Replaced the hybrid traction battery ourselves. 
Jan 2018

247000 mi

US $45
The water pump was making lots of noise when it was spinning; possibly a bad bearing. Replaced the water pump. 
Jun 2018

258000 mi

US $10
Recharged the AC due to only warm air blowing out. Got cold aid after the AC recharge but only for 2 weeks so do not consider the repair successful. 
Jul 2018

258000 mi

US $140
We had recharged the AC two or three weeks prior to the visit to the shop so we asked the shop to look for a leak in the AC system. They did not find one and think that the leak is in the evaporator under the dash. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012

150000 mi

US $350
water pump valve needed to be replaced 

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2004 Toyota Prius

Engine not specified

Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2011
May 2011

113000 mi

US $300
broken exhaust pipe; repair caused rattle fixed by dealer 

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2004 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Oct 2005 - Mar 2018
Jun 2005

21200 mi
Replace hood latch 
Mar 2007

38 mi
Burned out L.E.D. "Headlights On" indicator light. Dealer quoted $542 to repair/replace. High cost due to labor of pulling dash. 
Sep 2007

45000 mi
Inverter Water Pump. Car not driveable. Parts had to be ordered. Took 2 days for parts to arrive and 1 day to install. 
Apr 2008

52000 mi

US $67
Defective Shade, driver's side. Would not stay up out of the way, could not push fully forward. Seam splitting. Replaced with new one. 
Jan 2011

115700 mi

US $975
Replaced both headlights, at $150 each, which required removal and replacement of front bumper for an additional $125 labor. Vacuum seal wouldn't close so had to be replaced. Parts and labor $550. 
Mar 2013

106000 mi

US $400
Gas engine water pump was considered leaking by the dealer. Not noticed by owner. 
Oct 2013

110300 mi

US $346
Water pump and thermostat had to be replaced 
May 2014

116400 mi

US $345
Rear passenger tail light replaced. 
Oct 2017

134997 mi

US $2600
Hybrid Battery Replaced. Car 14 years old. Low mileage. Claimed it was because of age. 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Jul 2012 - Jun 2018
Mar 2013

145000 mi

US $1500
Water pump was replaced. Rear brakes were locking up. Steering sector shaft. 
Apr 2018

189000 mi

US $900
HV Battery died. R&R Battery. Works fine now 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2010 - Dec 2012
Feb 2012

177000 mi

US $800
New struts. They were the original parts and didn't have much compression. 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021

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. 
Feb 2022

276000 mi

US $179
AGM (Yellow Top) was flat again, would not take a charge, negative battery terminal was starting to detach. Purchased a new AGM battery and installed it with the assistance of the previous owner. 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Feb 2013 - Jul 2018
Jan 2016

US $545
P1121 code, changed coolant valve and also replaced gas hose and gas cap also replaced gas hose and gas cap 
May 2016

112600 mi

US $3900
Battery failed, and had to get new Battery. Instead of replacing dead cells, replaced entire battery. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Feb 2010 - Dec 2011
Sep 2011

126000 mi

US $550
Rear tail light assembly had to be completely replaced because the fiber optics went out 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Dec 2009 - Jan 2014
Dec 2012

131000 mi

US $650
One of the water pumps (not under warranty) failed. This resulting in an overheating warning popping up on the car screen. Water pump was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Alabama, United States
Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
Jun 2017

150000 mi

US $509
body near hatch re-sealed 
Jul 2017

152000 mi

US $50
Replaced left rear tail light assembly after some LEDs went out. 
Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2014 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017

301000 mi

US $650
suspension, don't know all the parts. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2006 - Jul 2018
May 2013

185000 mi
Headlight replacement, right side. Didn't do it myself because replacing the bulb requires detaching an air hose. 
Feb 2014

194900 mi

US $150
One headlight replaced 
Aug 2017

251000 mi

US $200
Car wouldn't start. Battery replaced. Problem remains. 
Jan 2018

252000 mi

US $200
Some wiring problem was causing the battery to drain. 
Toyota Prius in Hawaii, United States
May 2008 - Sep 2013
Nov 2008

98000 mi
Repair to the A/C door that switches from outside to recirculating. 
Jul 2009

116000 mi

US $660
LED brake lights went very dim. All day to diagnose and very expensive to repair and replace part. 
Nov 2010

176000 mi

US $480
Inverter coolant pump failed. Electric pump caused fuse to blow and system shutdown. Repaired in one day by dealer. 
Jan 2013

183000 mi
Speedometer display recalled due to occasional failure at start up for over a year. Hadn't repaired it prior to recall because of the cost. 
Toyota Prius in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2005 - Jul 2016
Sep 2005

42145 mi

US $164
AC Condenser leak 
Dec 2007

105000 mi

US $42
Hydraulic squeak in right front of Prius when brake depressed. Required bleeding the right front caliper. Note: the dealer wanted to do a full front brake job (pads & rotors) for over $450. None of that work was required. 
Apr 2010

172000 mi
Classic 2004 MFD failure. Repair requires dash removal, MFD removal (with minor dis-assembly) and re-soldering connector pin 60 connection. Instructions at: http://www.techno-fandom.org/~hobbit/cars/mfd/ $3000 if Dealer did the work! 
May 2010

173000 mi

US $82
CD player rejecting most CDs. Replaced unit with one salvaged from a 2006 Prius. Part came from AutoBeYours.com 
Aug 2010

180000 mi

US $200
Deferred Maintenance of the front Struts. Replaced both struts and upper mounts at my local gas station (not hybrid related so dealer not required) Diagnose periodic "clunk" in steering column - $90. Parts ordered. Did ATF refresh (3rd time) - $100. Replaced upper steering Column unit! cost $800 + diag. Parts - $600 (Shaft assembly, Yoke sub assembly, Steering shaft 1) Labor $180 
Apr 2011

196000 mi

US $2000
HV battery failed at 194k miles. High RPM when accelerating. SOC fluctuated rapidly. MPG OK. Later the dashboard lit up - P0A80 code. ReInVolt (NC) supplied a refurbished battery for $1600 to my Dealer (CT) who installed it for $400. 
Jun 2011

200000 mi

US $40
Car refused to start with error codes. Reset by disconnecting 12v to get going and drove to AutoBeYours in southern Indiana. He found a HV battery connector had not been fully clicked home at my dealer when they installed the HV battery. 
Nov 2011

211000 mi

US $250
The Salvage Stereo installed previously became intermittent (CD skipped tracks). Had a local Stereo shop install a Pioneer Stereo for $250. Works much better than the OE in all respects, but gave up the steering and MFD control functions. 
Dec 2011

213000 mi

US $170
The 12v battery was finally showing it's age. Replaced it with an Optima Yellow-Top (with Japanese thin terminals). 
Dec 2015

280000 mi

US $300
Rear Muffler - Hole in exhaust pipe 
Jul 2016

288000 mi
MFD intermittent blackout. Not repaired as I now have a new 2016 Prius 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
May 2008 - Jun 2011
Jun 2008

65000 mi

US $120
The shifter would not return to the neutral position after it was placed in drive or reverse. Dealer wanted $700 to replace. Got new one from junkyard for $120. Checking old one, found insufficient grease. 
Oct 2008

67000 mi
Have the fancy 6 cd radio, but the problem is the AM is junk, it cannot pull in the traffic news stations in my area. Several friends are having the same problem with pulling in the am stations, including the mechanic who looked at it and checked antenna 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
May 2012 - Dec 2017
Jun 2012

129000 mi

US $453
Failure of the Inverter pump 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2013
Apr 2009

56000 mi

US $600
water pump for electric motor failed 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2006 - Oct 2022
Jan 2008

57040 mi

C $44
Check engine code P0138 post-catalytic converter O2 sensor. Part ordered. 
Feb 2008

58900 mi

C $400
Dealer replaced O2 sensor, but check engine light still came on. I then purchased a ScanGauge for $170 to clear and diagnose the problem. 
Apr 2008

61380 mi

C $366
Check Engine light P0031 fixed by replacing air-fuel ratio sensor. I purchased the replacement sensor over the Internet since dealer price was high. 
Jul 2011

116560 mi

C $730
Replaced oxygen and air/fuel sensors to clear check engine light.  Also replaced a leaking exhaust gasket. Dealer also replaced inverter cooling pump at no cost (recall). Replaced brake fluid (maintenance item). 
Feb 2013

141020 mi

C $350
Replaced stainless steel muffler since it had developed a hole. 
Feb 2015

164480 mi

C $565
Noise proportional to speed and steering. Bought new Chinese made hubs online and got local shop to replace both front wheel bearings. 
May 2015

167400 mi

C $70
Wipers stopped working. Linkage failed. Replaced with used part from ebay. 
Aug 2016

182900 mi

C $41
A/C blowing only cool. Bought R124a and hose and added refrigerant to fix. 
May 2017

189720 mi

C $200
I noticed that the rubber accordian boots protecting the shock absorbers had deteriorated so I replaced them with new made-in-China strut assemblies. Had to spend $100 on tools such as a torque wrench. Also hit the windshield with a wrench, cracked it, requiring a $500 replacement. 
Sep 2017

191580 mi
AC discharge hose clogged, resulting in wet rear floor. Cleared using a wire (thanks YouTube). 
May 2019

205840 mi

C $350
Hood release cable broke. Couldn't open the hood. Dealer installed new cable 
Jun 2019

205840 mi

C $2349
Condenser and compressor replaced. (I tried recharge first but that didn't fix it) 
Apr 2020

212889 mi

C $140
Replaced rear struts. One of the springs had broken, probably when car was overloaded. 
Jun 2020

212350 mi

C $150
Rear hatch garnish broke. Replaced with reinforced part. 
Aug 2020

213665 mi

C $202
Exhaust shield above catalytic converter rusted and loose. Dealer secured it. 
Jul 2021

218860 mi

C $200
Dealer fixed loose heat shield in the rear (different one than before) that was rattling 
Jun 2022

227398 mi

C $24
Replaced door check on right rear door since it would not stay open. 
Sep 2022

230038 mi

C $93
Check Engine Light, codes P0011, P0012, P0016 -- intermittent at first then continuous. Car ran fine. Replaced Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve. No more Check Engine Light. 
Oct 2022

230794 mi

C $71
Hatch no longer stayed open. Replaced hatch struts. 
Toyota Prius in Missouri, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2017
Jan 2014

147200 mi

US $100
Rear tail light on passenger side replaced. Purchased online for $90 and installed in less than 20 minutes. But, tail light is not working after 3 weeks. My only problem with this car are the lights (headlights and rear lights). 
Jan 2015

133000 mi

US $50
Passenger side headlight bulb needed to be replaced. 
Jul 2015

150000 mi

US $400
The non hybrid battery needed to be replaced. The car battery died a number of times leading up to this repair. I'm documenting this because the cost of this battery is unusually high. 
Toyota Prius in Kansas, United States
May 2008 - Nov 2011
Jun 2008

112000 mi
Repaired in June. Car died on road. Wichita Toyota dealership replaced a fuse to repair,charged $240 service advisor lied as to which fuse I later found out. Replaced faulty cooling pump myself. 
Aug 2009

157000 mi

US $15
MFD screen intermittently malfunctions, several times/day with audio and a/c problems. I took out MFD, cleaned the main connection between the two inner circuit boards, sprayed same with contact cleaner from Radio Shack. Reassembled and works like new. 
Toyota Prius in Maine, United States
Apr 2009 - Sep 2015
Aug 2009

64407 mi
Water pump failed prematurely - exhibited loud noises. Replaced under warranty at no charge. 
Sep 2009

65245 mi
Replaced failed headlight leveling sensor under warranty - no charge. 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
May 2008 - May 2017
Jun 2008

101000 mi

US $400
Replaced inverter coolant pump 
Apr 2011

123000 mi

US $300
Water pump early stages of failure (noise, binding, leaking). Replaced water pump and engine coolant. Also replaced water pump belt, spark plugs, PCV, oil/filter, air filter, and rotated tires. 
Feb 2012

125000 mi

US $50
CD changer failed - eject mechanism gear cracked (common failure). Attempted repair with recycled part from eBay, however it was non-functional as well. Second part has been provided by seller, but not yet installed. 
Mar 2012

125000 mi
CD Changer replacement, 2nd attempt with different used unit which was provided as an exchange from the eBay vendor. Repair was successful. 
Mar 2013

126000 mi

US $350
Hybrid Inverter Coolant Pump Failure (DTC P0A93). 2nd failure (first in June, 2008). Managed to limp home, then to dealer. 
Jul 2014

128300 mi
Interior rear cup holder pops free too easily, post broken. 
Mar 2017

135570 mi
Resoldered "pin 60" for Multi-function display since the display would only intermittently display audio, climate control, and hybrid system information. This is a known defect for early Prius, and the 2nd time I've performed this repair for this car. 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Aug 2013 - Mar 2018
Apr 2013

128000 mi

US $250
Leakage from the dealer installed recall water pump required install of new pump. 
Feb 2015

147600 mi

US $360
Craig's List ad for main battery repair due to lower charging over several months and unusual charge rates. Check performed on all cells and two replaced. Solved inconsistency noted in battery feedback and MPG improved to 49 from 44. 
Jun 2015

149000 mi

US $320
Replaced 12 volt battery, the 2nd replacement; both covering approximately 75k miles. Off brand install. required new connecting cables for both posts. Procured replacement front end shocks on EBay for $80. Shop installed units and performed alignment for $240. Notable improvement after 150,000 miles on original equipment 
Dec 2015

152000 mi

US $450
Had main battery checked and replaced three of 28 cells. Charging of battery had been rapid cycle indicating a problem which was resolved 
Oct 2016

155200 mi

US $1770
3RD RESOLUTION OF WEAKENING DRIVE BATTERY. BOUGHT NEW G3 BUILT ON G2 FRAME FROM NJ SUPPLIER. INSTALLED BY LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DID FIX #2 REPLACING 3 ELEMENTS IN NOV 2015, 
Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
May 2012 - Feb 2018
Mar 2013

212000 mi
Warrantee extension for the Combination Meter Display. Speedometer was blank one morning and Toyota covers that for even high mileage cars until August. 
Nov 2014

261700 mi

US $30
Engine began missing, running rough. MIL came on in 20 miles. Replaced spark plugs to correct. They had at least 68K miles on them, the amount I put on the vehicle. 
Nov 2015

291700 mi

US $15
Damn front brakes wore out after 285 thousand miles. Seriously, the car uses reverse EMF (charging of the traction battery) to slow the car 90% of the time, making the brakes last a really long time. I see a front wheel bearing in my future 
Feb 2016

299300 mi

US $136
LF bearing failed. Due to corrosion I had a machine shop remove the old bearing and a broken ABS screw. This the first non-warrantee repair. Most trouble free car I've ever owned. 
Jul 2016

307500 mi

US $16
Engine began missfiring and MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) came on indicating same. Replaced spark plugs, previously done at 260K. 
Jul 2017

334000 mi
Misfire on #2 spark plug/cylinder. In pulling the plug, found clear water (not coolant or oil) around the plug and ignitor. Dried everything off, did the same for #1, and swapped plugs. Cleared the alarm. No further difficulty; no parts replaced (plugs have under 50K on them). 
Dec 2017

343000 mi

US $17
Remove right rear wheel bearing and replace with a used one. Cost $17. This is the second failed wheel bearing, about the only thing that HAS failed on this extremely reliable car. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2012
Feb 2009

162000 mi

US $30
I replaced the two HID headlights with cheap aftermarket bulbs. The lights were going out while driving. Turning the light switch off and back on made the lights come back on. Now the lights stay on until they are turned off. 
Oct 2009

173000 mi

US $200
The traction battery went bad. I got a new battery from a 2007 Prius with 26k miles from a junk yard. The battery was 400 and Toyota gave me 150 back for the old battery. I will also sell the battery ECU for maybe 50. 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Mar 2009 - Aug 2014
May 2009

153000 mi

US $64
Replace transaxle lubricant 
Jun 2010

166000 mi

US $110
Passenger side brake LEDs not working, replaced with used tail-light assembly that includes brake LEDs 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Feb 2011 - Feb 2012
Mar 2011

159000 mi

US $685
Hybrid (traction) battery replaced with one from 2007 wreck with 67000 miles. 
May 2011

165200 mi

US $230
INNER TIE ROD END, DRIVER SIDE  FRONT DRIVER WHEEL BEARING  
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jan 2008 - Dec 2012
May 2009

86000 mi
Multi Function Display (MFD) failure MFD replaced with refurbished unit. 
Oct 2009

90200 mi
Inverter pump failed, replaced under extended warranty. 
Dec 2010

107000 mi
Rear shocks were leaking and had to be replaced. Shift lever clicks during shifting. This is likely due to a warped piece of plastic. Decided to live with the problem for now. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jan 2007 - Jun 2011
Mar 2009

98000 mi
Replaced audio system headunit because it wouldn't play CDs reliably. 
Apr 2009

100000 mi

US $25
Left axle seal was leaking "pretty good". Covered by a 7-year 100k extended warranty, $25 deductible. Problem was discovered while the dealership performed a "pre-delivery inspection" done at my request and for which I paid $95, to find problems. 
Sep 2010

115000 mi

US $460
While the car was at the dealership for an oil change, we were told that the inverter coolant pump was noisy and needed replacing. The car was taken to an indy shop, who said that there was no problem with the inverter coolant pump. 
Feb 2011

124000 mi

US $190
Replaced passenger side tail lamp assembly because the LED brake light was working intermittently. One LED was completely non-functional and the rest would fail to illuminate about 50% of the time. Both front door-panel-mounted speakers (JBL) had torn surrounds. Both speakers were replaced with aftermarket speakers. 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
- Jan 2010
Jan 2010

99200 mi

C $40
Both HID Headlight bulbs replaced 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2022
Oct 2011

96000 mi

US $200
Water pump leaking. Water pump was previously repaired under recall. 
May 2016

151000 mi

US $1200
Replace hybrid water pump and leaking radiator. 
Jun 2016

152000 mi

US $145
AC was not delivering cold air. System was checked for leaks and recharged. 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Jan 2012 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013

155000 mi

US $380
I.C. Engine water pump.Remove and replace. 
Jun 2016

239000 mi

US $988
spring perch rusted out 
Mar 2018

304000 mi
replaced front struts and sway bar 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Apr 2021
Dec 2012

130000 mi

US $450
Water pump replaced. Impellor bearing bad 
Feb 2014

150000 mi

US $2000
New condenser and valve 
Nov 2015

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. 
Mar 2016

182000 mi
"Splash shield" (black plastic thing between engine and bumper on bottom of car) came loose and started dragging on ground. It is damaged beyond repair. I have zip-tied it in place until I have time to fabricate a replacement. 
Dec 2016

197000 mi

US $30
Rear hatch struts no longer had enough pressure to hold hatch up in cold/rainy weather. Replaced both in under 20 min for about $30. 
Feb 2018

214500 mi

US $999
Hybrid battery failed after 215,000 miles. Went to a local service that installs re-manufactured batteries. Repair only took a couple hours. Car drives great now and gets better gas mileage. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014

106500 mi

US $478
non-hybrid battery 
Sep 2016

120000 mi

US $810
I got the red triangle of death and had the car towed to my dealership. It ended up being that the car was almost out of oil Dealer said the sway bar was leaking and needed to be replaced on the front end. 
Jan 2018

129000 mi

US $128
The windshield washers had stopped working. It was discovered that the wires to the unit had been chewed up, more than likely by squirrels. 
Apr 2018

130000 mi

US $1000
All four struts were leaking and needed to be replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Alaska, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2018
Apr 2012

90000 mi

US $400
Replace water pump for gas engine 
Mar 2015

117000 mi

US $100
Replace two HID headlights by myself. 
Nov 2017

139000 mi

US $600
Diagnose poor heater, replace one thermostat Check whine in transmission during cold weather, replace dirty transmission fluid 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jan 2010 - Aug 2014
Sep 2010

108000 mi

US $150
Right set of LED rear brake lights went out. The entire taillight assembly have to be replaced. 
Dec 2010

110000 mi
Inverter coolant pump failed. Dealer replaced the pump at no charge due to Toyota Limited Service Campaign for Inverter Coolant Pump. 
Mar 2011

114000 mi

US $60
Drivers side seat belt difficult to unbuckle. Replace female end of belt. 
Nov 2012

133000 mi

US $691
The shifter was binding when shifting from park to drive and reverse. Entire shifter assembly had to be replaced. 
Mar 2013

138000 mi

US $220
The 12 Volt battery died. The car would not start, no lights and smart key could not unlock doors. The battery was just two years old. 
Toyota Prius in Louisiana, United States
Aug 2016 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016

140000 mi

US $2400
ABS actuator malfunctioned. ABS, Brake and (!) lights all on. Brakes were bled, but did not repair problem. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2006 - Aug 2013
Jul 2011

121000 mi

US $340
right rear led brake light went out, entire light fixture required replacement 
Dec 2012

136000 mi
Left headlight went out and was replaced 
Jul 2013

144000 mi

US $470
Inverter cooling control valve replacement (check engine light came on) 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017

76000 mi

US $240
12v battery died and was replaced 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Feb 2009 - Sep 2015
Dec 2009

124000 mi

US $268
Rear headlight leveler sensor failed. The arm was stuck so the car could not raise or lower the headlights, thus causing the headlights to point straight down and throw an error. Problem was solved after replacing the headlight level sensor. 
Mar 2010

127000 mi

US $360
Ice was making more noise than usual, mentioned it when getting scheduled oil change, mechanic said bearings were going out on the water pump, replaced the belt as well. Purrs like a kitten now. 
Jun 2010

129000 mi

US $350
Loud humming noticed on the interstate when turning to the left. Repair shop determined the left front wheel bearing needed to be replaced. 
Feb 2012

130000 mi

US $30
Replaced healight bulbs that were failing, bought aftermarket on ebay 
Dec 2014

165000 mi

US $65
Passenger led tail light need to be replaced. Ordered after-market part on ebay and replaced myself in about 20 minutes. 
May 2015

167300 mi

US $70
Driver brakelight housing needed to be replaced as LEDs stopped working. Bought aftermarket part on ebay and replaced myself, quick repair. 
Jun 2015

168000 mi

US $80
One headlight bulb started blinking out, replaced both bulbs myself. Bought parts from amazon. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2006 - Feb 2011
Aug 2006

20000 mi
warranty software upgrade possible recall 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
May 2004 - Jul 2016
Aug 2004

5520 mi
Electrical system failure. Software reloaded. 
Oct 2004

6262 mi
Technical service bulletin. Replaced fuel filler tube. Reprogrammed ECU. 
Nov 2004

7210 mi
Check engine light on. Fixed leak in fuel evaporation canister. 
Dec 2004

7744 mi
Radio stops when console display comes on. Display replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Apr 2011 - May 2014
Mar 2012

68000 mi

US $300
Switch for right passenger window 
Apr 2014

76000 mi

US $176
Original starter battery had died after 10 years, starter battery replaced. Original water pump was leaking, so replaced water pump. 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

88000 mi
Needed front end work. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Sep 2008 - Oct 2017
Oct 2008

40000 mi

US $600
Amount covered by extended warranty. The multi-function screen began to lose its connection to the car's LAN sometime early in 2008; the connection was intermittent but the drops grew more and more frequent. Common problem in early Prii according to net. 
Jul 2011

66000 mi

US $700
Water pump (main) was 'crusted over'. 
Oct 2017

100000 mi

US $150
Starter battery problems 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018

195000 mi

US $150
Replaced struts front and back. 
Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2007 - Jun 2011
Sep 2007

53000 mi
Dash on passenger side is warping and interferes with opening top of glovebox. 
Toyota Prius in Missouri, United States
Feb 2007 - Nov 2015
Sep 2011

114000 mi
Inverter coolant pump failed, Inverter temps got too high and CEL lit. Care did not operate at full power, lost AC. Had Recall notice in car but hadn't had it performed prior to event. Repaired at no cost. 
Mar 2012

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. 
Nov 2015

148000 mi

US $978
10A AC/HTR fuse blown, found to be fault of hybrid-side coolant pump malfunction/short. coolant pump replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Dec 2006 - Feb 2010
Dec 2007

49000 mi

US $200
Gear shift lever was binding and sounded like it was going to break. Shop said lever was bent behind dash. They fixed the lever and greased the rods. 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009

99000 mi
Had the passenger side window switch replaced. 
Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Sep 2009 - Jun 2018
Mar 2011

114000 mi

US $350
Car brought in for idiot light (ESC needed recalibration). Engine Water Pump replaced (technician noticed leak, and I had read they should be replaced in the Prius at ~100K). Noticed during inspection. 
Aug 2013

142000 mi

US $530
leaking rear struts were replaced 
Jun 2016

164000 mi

US $147
I brought the car in for its standard 5000 mile oil change, tire rotation, and inspection. The inspection revealed drive belt appeared cracked/worn, so I opted to replace it. 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Nov 2005 - Mar 2010
Sep 2005

22673 mi
Dash warning lights on. Codes P0A60, P0A63, P0A72, P0A75, P0A7A, P0A78, P3212, P3222. Coolant leaking inside Inverter housing. Replaced Inverter. (Possible indication of MFD issues with that many codes?) 
Oct 2006

35252 mi
Performed Steering Shift Campaign 60C. 
May 2007

44044 mi

US $422
Check engine and dash warning lights on. Codes for Inverter cooling system, high voltage ECU, and ABS-TRAC system. Repaired frayed wire to Inverter cooling pump. (Possible packrat damage or more evidence of intermittent MFD problems?) 
Jul 2007

44121 mi
Check engine light on. Error code P043A. Replaced water pump assembly. 
Dec 2007

52000 mi

US $600
Radio and A/C controls will not work at MFD but work at steering wheel. Service tech reported bad MFD unit. He said he had seen this before and that, "what happens is something comes ‘loose’ in the monitor (MFD)." Dealer informs, "out of warranty." 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2013 - Jul 2016
Dec 2015

82000 mi

US $200
Replace 12v battery 
Apr 2016

85000 mi

US $500
Replace water pump. 
Jul 2016

88000 mi

US $800
Replaced front struts 
Toyota Prius in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2007 - Feb 2020
Apr 2009

109120 mi
Some sort of undercarriage cover came loose and couldn't be repositioned, so it was cut off. 
Feb 2010

115940 mi

C $340
The calipers were sticking and needed to be re-adjusted. 
Jul 2010

119040 mi

C $100
Fuel injection system needed to be adjusted and cleaned. 
Mar 2011

124000 mi

C $300
Water pump was leaking - needed to be replaced. 
Sep 2012

133300 mi

C $720
The right front strut was leaking so both front struts needed to be replaced. 
Jan 2017

163280 mi

C $800
The front driver's side wheel bearings needed to be replaced. 
Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013

161000 mi

US $3000
Replace Hybrid Battery Pack 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2017
Sep 2014

117000 mi

US $500
Replace faulty inverter coolant pump for main battery recharge system. P0A93 computer code. 
Mar 2015

118000 mi

US $275
Hybrid Battery cooler pump failed. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
May 2011 - Sep 2012
Apr 2012

59200 mi

US $100
AM radio reception poor or non existant. Fixed twice before but back again. 
Jun 2012

60000 mi

US $400
AC was not performing. Leak check and recharge. All ok 
Sep 2012

60000 mi
AM radio reception poor or non existant despite multiple repair attempts. 
Toyota Prius in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2010 - Mar 2013
Aug 2010

98580 mi
Water pump changed after replacing the serpentine belt. The dealer suggested the replacement of the ICE water pump after seeing light coolant leak. The change was done under warranty. The dealer did the replacement on my second Prius too. 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Nov 2006 - Feb 2010
Jun 2009

82000 mi
Many warning light Coolant pump failure. 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2013
May 2013

189000 mi

US $300
Replaced one of the coils 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2022
Jan 2014

202500 mi

US $320
Pinging during half throttle going up hills. Throttle body and intake had carbon that may have been affecting fuel mixture. Components cleaned. 
Sep 2015

272000 mi

US $85
Low engine power DTC, caused by a loose battery ground connection. Faulty ground caused engine to run rich, damaged the catalytic converter. Still need to be addressed. 
Mar 2017

306000 mi

US $500
Cat and spark plugs replaced. Resolved pinging problem experienced since 2014. 
Jan 2018

323000 mi

US $300
Hybrid battery failed. Replaced battery with a used battery 
Feb 2018

324000 mi

US $15
Replaced instrument cluster. Replaced spiral spring (clock spring) in steering wheel. 
May 2018

326000 mi

US $1800
Traction battery was replaced with a lower mileage battery. 
Jul 2021

385000 mi

US $250
Thermal storage pump failed and was replaced. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

71000 mi

US $380
Had to replace cooling system for hybrid system. Inverter I believe they called it. Later recalled and reimbursed. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2008 - Jun 2018
Oct 2012

170000 mi

US $450
Leaking water pump Leaking radiator 
Jun 2013

187000 mi

US $385
Faulty universal joint in steering column 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jul 2017 - Jan 2022
Jan 2018

135000 mi

US $5200
Hybrid Battery was replaced Engine was replaced 
Sep 2018

156000 mi
The hybrid battery was replaced on warrenty 
Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Nov 2012 - Sep 2016
Nov 2013

107900 mi

US $350
Auxiliary battery would not take a charge and had to be replaced. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2013
Mar 2012

80000 mi
Original battery died. Not bad at almost 80,000 miles. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

199000 mi

US $400
Rear shocks 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
Sep 2015

120000 mi
Blower motor on AC / Ventilation system failed. 
Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
Aug 2010

67000 mi

US $350
Inverter Pump...ordered but not yet replaced|car is in shop now. Also(after being told the car was safe to drive until part came in) 12V battery failed on interstate|lost all power and car automatically shifted into neutral|had car towed 
Toyota Prius in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2010 - Mar 2013
Aug 2010

95480 mi

C $50
Water pump (the one for the ICE engine) preventive replacement, sign of light leaks, changed under warranty. 
Apr 2011

105480 mi

C $200
One ignition coil was full of water. When the engine was warm (lean combustion) engine was knocking very hard, misfire on cylinder #1. The ignition coil has been replaced (95$ part + 1 hour work) and the problem has been solved. 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2014

220000 mi
Brake light out, requires replacing entire tail light fixture, i was able to pull one from a wreck i own. 
Mar 2015

242000 mi

US $40
Replace Driver side HID headlight bulb. 
Jun 2015

246000 mi
Brake light failure rear passenger side. Replaced Tail light assembly. 
Mar 2016

264000 mi

US $500
POA280 code. Replaced hybrid drive battery with one from a wreck. 
Oct 2017

298000 mi

US $130
Replace fan 
May 2018

305000 mi

US $800
Replace compressor 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

155000 mi

C $20
Changed headlight bulb. Kind of finicky to change actually. 
Mar 2018

154380 mi

C $10
Car was idling rough and threw a code of misfire. Used carb cleaner to clean up intake egr area. Problem was resolved. 
Jun 2018

160580 mi

C $150
routine maintenance: changed spark plugs, PCV valve and MAF sensor. 

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2003 Toyota Prius

Engine not specified

Toyota Prius in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

137000 mi

US $2600
failure of accumulator and replace rear pads 

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2003 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan

70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2010 - May 2013
May 2013

95000 mi

US $360
Main hybrid battery gone bad. Too expensive to replace relative to value of car. Disposed of car 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2010 - Apr 2013
Jan 2012

171300 mi
Misfiring cylinder 
Feb 2013

174400 mi

US $1200
Catalytic converter 
Toyota Prius in Mississippi, United States
Jul 2012 - Dec 2012
Aug 2012

160300 mi

US $100
car won't run 2 min without warning lights 
Oct 2012

160300 mi

US $2500
This car was not running right when i purchased and it's not running at all now. I removed the HV Battery and ordered a rebuilt one. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2019 - Dec 2021
Jul 2020

152000 mi

US $1310
replace coolant flow control valve replace main 100amp fuse 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Jan 2017 - Jul 2022
Apr 2017

143000 mi

US $953
Invertor cooling pump Throttle body 
Jun 2017

146000 mi

US $12
Replaced right front headlight bulb. 
Sep 2017

151000 mi
The AC Heater vent relay actuator servo motor needed cleaning. I took it apart, cleaned and put back together. 
Sep 2018

162000 mi

US $69
Replaced back wheel bearing on driver side. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Sep 2008 - Oct 2017
Aug 2008

102000 mi

US $80
Belt on water pump cracked. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
- May 2009
May 2009

115340 mi

US $385
replaced waterpump 
Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2015 - Oct 2017
Mar 2017

133000 mi

US $75
Replaced bad module in battery pack. 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Aug 2013 - Nov 2020
Feb 2015

99000 mi

US $15
Driver door lock actuator quit. Lock assembly = $180. I Disassembled and found common slot car motor inside so I ordered 4 @ $2.50 ea. + ship = $17.00. Works perfect and now I can fix the others when they fail. 
Apr 2015

101500 mi

US $50
Water pump bearing had been noisy for a couple months. I replaced it. 
Nov 2016

114500 mi

US $64
ABS Hydraulic booster failed. $1100 for new part. I removed & disassembled it & found motor armature worn out. Bought used one for $54 & swapped motor assy. Used part has ~60% wear left. S/B good for ~7 more years. Add $8 for brake fluid. 
Mar 2017

117000 mi

US $35
Setting misfire codes, running rough. Suspect bad gas or injector. Won't pass DEQ test. Ran BorgWarner injector cleaner routine (professional system). Checked spark plugs OEM and still good!! New air filter. Cleaned throttle body. Runs great again & passed emission test for tag renewal. YAY! 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2016

129000 mi

US $150
Air conditioner needed refrigerant refill 
Apr 2017

137000 mi
Light on dashboard flashing "ABS". Repair shop found no codes. No action taken. 
Sep 2017

141000 mi

US $550
Replaced auxiliary battery 
Sep 2021

164000 mi

US $1225
Replaced both McPherson struts 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2014
Oct 2013

127000 mi

US $290
replaced rear passenger side wheel bearing 
Jun 2014

134000 mi

US $130
Cat needed holes closed 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013

138000 mi

US $500
Replaced inverter cooling pump 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2013 - Apr 2014
Jan 2014

US $1500
Red triangle on dash. Need new battery. Replaced with rebuild from GreenTec in Sacramento. 
Apr 2014

160000 mi

US $500
Check engine light. Code 3130. Need new inverter coolant pump. Mechanic says radiator leaks. Cost estimate $1000. 
Toyota Prius in New Zealand
Aug 2009 - Aug 2012
Apr 2009

55800 mi

$200
Multi-info unit failed - screen and processor replaced - part supplied Toyota "good will" 
Toyota Prius in British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2006 - Mar 2014
Jan 2006

59982 mi
ECU replaced under warranty. 
Oct 2008

90482 mi

C $900
codes: p0440 p0441 p0446 p0300 p0202 p0504. Diagnosed faulty coolant pump. Replaced. Bled. Unknown at to why they did not get this covered under hybrid systems warranty. 
Jun 2009

100254 mi

C $550
Replace front door lock motor. Replace 1 cylinder ignition coil. 
Mar 2012

142600 mi

C $70
Engine was missing and running rough. Worse on wet days and when engine was warm. Problem was intermittent. Codes were random misfire on most cylinders. Codes P0300 P0302 P0303 P0304. It turned out to be one bad ignitor. One bolt to replace. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2011
Apr 2011

96000 mi

US $250
Problem was with hybrid battery and systems. Original warranty covered repair. Also replaced water pump (owner expense). 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Jul 2012

135300 mi

US $500
remote door lock on driver's side didn't work. 
Jul 2015

152000 mi

US $300
AC would stop working after about 15minutes of running. Replaced sensor 
Sep 2015

153000 mi
a/c and a/c clutch had to be replaced 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
Sep 2012

77500 mi

US $2100
Both the brake actuator and the brake accumulator needed replacing. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2022
Jul 2012

133500 mi

US $887
electric pump in cooling system of hybrid/electrical drive system failed. Had to chase the problem, then take front bumper off and left headlight out, to replace this 'coolant pump'. 
Sep 2013

145000 mi

US $2950
Electric portion of transmission failed ..sublet from my mechanics shop to 'expert on CVT' ..new electric motor rebuild, torque converter, cooling elements for electric, and one cel of 32 in main battery. NOW, runs fine..cost vs time..equal 
Mar 2016

161000 mi

US $760
Transmission mount broke, dropping transmission case onto left front axle... REquired new mount and new axle 
Aug 2016

164100 mi

US $400
Cells in main battery failed. Replaced 2 cells. problem solved. 
Aug 2017

171658 mi

US $350
One bad cell inside main battery. Mechanic replaced it within few hours, for $350 charge. Car again running fine. 
Jun 2018

178000 mi

US $1800
had replaced cells in main battery over past two years. but this time, when another cell failed, I decided to replace the main battery. Independent garage owner, with whom I have dealt for several years and serviced the 2003 Prius, ordered a rebuilt main battery, with price of total job.. $1800 installed... very satisfied with his work. 
May 2022

194831 mi

US $200
Aux. 12 c battery died after 2 yrs and 1 month. Battery had 100% replacement for within 2 years, then 50% charge for next two years...cost for labor NOT included in battery warranty. So, out with old battery, in with new battery, checked electricals... all other Okay. 
Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jul 2016 - Mar 2017
Jan 2017

US $101
Rear brake pads totally worn out and cylinders dry rotted.Replaced all parts successfully but I can't get the brakes to bleed out all the air. 
Mar 2017

160000 mi
Brake booster or such failed. I sold the car. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

155000 mi
Rear bearings 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Sep 2012 - Sep 2012
Mar 2012

47000 mi

US $2200
HCAC bypass valve stuck. Toyota has to replace entire exhaust and catalytic converter because of one small part that rusts shut. 

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2002 Toyota Prius

Engine not specified

Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

90000 mi
Purchased car used. Nav/display not working. Too costly to fix blown fuse/wiring issue. 

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2002 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan

70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2012 - Sep 2012
Aug 2012

120000 mi

US $2000
electric brake booster pump leaking brake fluid. 
Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

109000 mi
Replaced the oxygen sensors. Heater for one seems to be bad. 
Toyota Prius in Slovenia
Jun 2013 - Jul 2018
Jul 2015

119140 mi

€1500
Car entered limp mode, with only electric motors working (gasoline engine would not start). After a tow to the dealer, the car was diagnosed with a catalytic converter failure, which was replaced. 
Sep 2015

119660 mi

€1500
Car drove normally, except for a loud whine and a shudder when starting from a complete stop. OBD2 scanner showed excessive MG2 temperatures, so the shop replaced the motor assembly. (Repair cost is approximate) 
Mar 2016

120280 mi

€150
Replaced HV battery wiring harness (corroded). Problem was discovered with Toyota OBD scanner while trying to diagnose another problem (engine not starting). Engine started then stalled after a few seconds. Fixed by cleaning the throttle body. 
Jul 2016

121000 mi

€60
Noticed a weird "barking" noise originating from ABS brake actuator, especially when cold. Brake actuator replaced with a used one. Issue persists. 
Toyota Prius in Western Australia, Australia
May 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2014

148180 mi

A $155
Car displayed CEL with other warning lights and would not start after 12V battery went flat and was recharged. Workshop cleared codes and car started and ran without further issues. 
Jul 2014

148480 mi

A $461
Inverter water pump replacement 
Feb 2016

156860 mi

A $270
High voltage battery replaced 
Mar 2016

157480 mi

A $120
Rear Wheel Bearing replacement 
Jun 2018

165850 mi
Water accumulated in spark plug well causing misfiring. Removal of coil, absorption of water with paper towels, replace parts and test. The water found it's way into the spark plug well because I'd been parking the car under a tree and falling leaves were blocking drains at the base of the windshield. When it rained intensely, water overflowed onto the engine. The rocker cover has a recessed area where the coil and spark plugs ate fitted - a good spot for water to collect! 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jan 2015 - Jul 2017
Feb 2015

199000 mi

US $2450
traction battery (the big one) tested bad, with two cells failing. Throwing codes and red triangle warning icons. Installed refurbished battery 
Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Apr 2014 - Sep 2014
May 2014

168200 mi

US $1700
MG2 stator burnt, replaced. 
Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
May 2012

155700 mi

US $495
Hole in the radiator; had to replace radiator. 
Jun 2014

176000 mi

US $102
Charged a/c 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Apr 2011 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

233000 mi
Total Failure of Transmission required replacement sold car to Toyota Mechanic. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jun 2011 - May 2018
Sep 2011

116000 mi

US $5200
Transducing axle replaced, plate slipping 
Jul 2012

129000 mi

US $799
Fuel pump failed - had to replace both pump and fuel tank as they are one unit in this Prius. This vehicle is a piece of s---. 
Oct 2012

130000 mi

US $266
Small 12v. battery died. Had to purchase at dealer because 2002 Prius has a different battery than the newer ones, and nobody else had one. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2017
Sep 2011

224000 mi

US $516
Inverter electric water pump replaced,none in USA per dealer had to use rental for week. 
Feb 2012

232000 mi

US $350
Rear axle bearing making noise on passenger side. Only solution is to replace bearing. Dealer is only place to get replacement part! 
Sep 2012

242000 mi

US $90
engine shuddered on start up. Replaced plugs because computer readout said misfire #2. Swapped coils around to verify not coil. Mechanic said valve cover gasket leak might be cause will cost $150 to replace. Then will have to do cmptr ck agn 
Mar 2014

249000 mi
Warning lights are on. As of late July still haven't taken it to the dealer. Shudder, gasket leak still present as well. 
Sep 2014

250000 mi

US $2633
I found Greentec auto online and ordered a replacement 1st gen battery pack. They came down from Dallas and removed/installed battery pack behind back seat.The total bill was for labor, material and sales tax. 
Oct 2014

250700 mi
I had a couple of warning lights come on that the manual said tow to dealer. I trailered it myself, it ran but I didn't know how long it would.They did a diagnostic test and said the battery pack was defective. Greentec auto called me and had me do some simple diagnostic tests involving the warning lights. They agreed the battery pack was defective and sent a tech with replacement battery pack. 
Jun 2015

257000 mi

US $348
Replaced right front drive shaft and CV joint 
Jul 2015

257200 mi
Starter battery not holding a charge. Unable to start without a jump. 
Mar 2016

267000 mi

US $125
Replaced the blower fan for the fourth time since originally purchasing car 14 years ago. 
Apr 2017

269000 mi
12 volt starting battery has died, dealer is the only place I can get a replacement. Their price is outlandish!!!! 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

101000 mi

US $3100
Clean throttle from previous overfilling of oil. This was 4th time and they did it for free this time as they acknowledged they had not gotten it all the last two times. Hybrid battery was leaking and past warranty. The warning lights,etc were the same as when the "throttle needing cleaning." Could they not have told me this before it was out of warranty? 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2015
Dec 2010

225000 mi

US $2150
HV battery failed and replaced 
Feb 2011

229000 mi

US $5
P1436 code check engine light. Lubed and freed catalytic converter warmup valve. Sticks from road grime. 
Apr 2011

234000 mi

US $120
exhaust gas leak. Attempted replacing both donut gaskets to no avail. trying other things next. Strut noise evident in front and back. Not repaired yet. 
May 2011

235000 mi

US $550
sway bar bushings bad - bolts snapped off and had to lower front frame to fix. major job fixing 2 broken bolts. 
Jul 2011

242000 mi

US $300
Front struts replaced due to noise. 
Oct 2011

250000 mi

US $260
front brake calipers frozen up and dragging. 
Jan 2012

259000 mi
newly installed caliper was defective from factory. AutoZone caliper seized up when heated. Took 2 weeks to debug. 
Apr 2012

269700 mi
new noise has appeared - not yet debugged, but sounds like a ball joint. 
Dec 2012

295000 mi

US $1100
both lower control arm bushing were worn out. front right wheel bearing worn out Plug for catalytic warm up valve broken wire 
Feb 2013

299300 mi

US $500
rear connector link worn out. 
May 2013

307000 mi

US $380
left front wheel bearing noise repaired with bearing and casting replaced. 
Jun 2014

342000 mi

US $900
subframe broken during replacement of bushings. Shop at fault, but would not take responsibility. 
Jun 2015

361000 mi

US $250
hydraulic lines rotted out. 
Toyota Prius in New York, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2010
Jun 2010

130000 mi

US $105
The dealer cleaned the Mass Air Sensor to cure a stall-at-start-up problem that I used a work-around for 5 years to avoid (I shifted into Neutral after start-up and waited to hear a relay click before shifting into Drive). 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Nov 2013 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015

254000 mi

US $140
inverter pump quit, replaced 
Feb 2016

269300 mi

US $110
replaced rr bearing hub 
Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Sep 2008 - Jan 2016
Feb 2008

105000 mi

US $250
Mass Air Flow Sensor. On my way to a Valentines Day dinner, no less. Gas engine didn't start when I left a gas station, ran on battery for about 2 miles until the poor thing gave out.  
Jun 2011

132000 mi

US $900
Steering rack needed to be replaced. From the dealership it cost $2,200!?!? Bought a re-manufactured part and had it installed at a local shop. Has worked wonderfully for 300 miles. 
Jul 2012

145700 mi

US $395
HV battery replacement. Replacement battery was a re manufactured battery from ReInvolt. 
Jan 2013

140800 mi

US $250
inverter cooling pump failure. 
Mar 2014

170000 mi

US $750
Wheel bearings, rear driver side replaced 
Jan 2016

153000 mi
Excessive play in the steering system. Will require a new steering rack. Happily I have one. Also, wheel bearings need to be changed in front two wheels. 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2008 - Feb 2018
Jan 2008

130000 mi

US $21500
main computer at 16,000 miles (very cold -25 degrees) replaced no problem. warranty No other problems / repairs 
Aug 2009

155000 mi

US $1100
sensor, communication between motor and hybrid system 
Mar 2010

182000 mi

US $640
Left front wheel bearing replaced. 
Jul 2010

192700 mi

US $249
wheel bearing front driver side, saved hub 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2003 - May 2013
Aug 2003

20539 mi
Replace charcoal canister (warranty) 
Feb 2006

57078 mi
Replace ECM (warranty) 
Sep 2006

64920 mi

US $150
Replace Crankshaft Position Sensor (warranty), replace weatherstripping in trunk 
Jan 2008

88187 mi

US $900
Replace Steering ECU and Steering Rack Assembly (covered under warranty), replace 4 tires, 4 wheel alignment, 90,000 mile service 
Aug 2009

116694 mi

US $1717
Replace Hybrid Battery - 50/50 split of cost with dealer 
May 2010

129000 mi

US $400
wheel bearings (one wheel) 
May 2012

154500 mi

US $650
Front struts replaced 
Aug 2012

157000 mi

US $1400
Catalytic converter replacement 
Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2014 - Oct 2017
Oct 2017

213000 mi
Hub bearing failure Elected to scrap car Also recently developed an exhaust leak under the hood. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2012 - Aug 2013
Nov 2012

180500 mi

US $1600
Hybrid Battery needed rebuild 
Aug 2013

184000 mi
ABS light went on. Brakes had extremely low pressure after a hard stop one day. It still worked but was extremely slow to respond to the brake. Felt incredibly unsafe to drive. 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Nov 2003 - May 2015
Sep 2003

25064 mi
Internal binding in power steering rack. Code C1513, torque sensor abnormal. Replaced power steering rack and scan tool for light OP Code 444401P.X T1:97, T2:73. Warranty work. 
Oct 2004

37327 mi
Got oil change (covered under maintenance agreement). Got warranty work on steering column. Got free modification to hybrid battery - SSC #40G. 
Dec 2009

102889 mi
I think this was the gas tank problem (warranty repair). Error code: TSB 0-180-09. Corrected by EG9016. 
Feb 2011

110000 mi

US $300
Drive belt replaced; can't find receipt. I think it was like $300. 
Dec 2012

132000 mi

US $440
The 12 V battery wore out for the first time since I bought the car. I was mad that it cost $440 installed, but I guess that's not so bad for an 11-year-old battery. 
Oct 2013

143300 mi

US $165
Codes P0300 - Random/multiple misfire; P3191 - Engine does not start. Cleaned mass airflow meter and intake manifold. Cleared codes and test drove. Rechecked system. Note: Engine did start, but just not immediately. 
May 2015

159000 mi
Cell 6 of HV battery is weak. Lots of conflicting advice from mechanics and Prius owners who have dealt with this problem. Can drive for a year or a day. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2002 - Jan 2011
Oct 2002

1000 mi
bad sensor on the catalytic converter. Covered under warranty 
Jun 2010

110000 mi

US $2800
MG1 hybrid electric traction motor failed. 
Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Dec 2016 - Apr 2017
Feb 2017

219000 mi

US $140
replace mass airflow sensor 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2013
Dec 2011

65000 mi

US $230
12 volt battery replacement 
Toyota Prius in Connecticut, United States
Jul 2009 - Sep 2017
Apr 2012

169000 mi

US $280
Replaced right rear wheel bearing 
Aug 2016

219100 mi

US $195
Replaced driver side window due to smash and grab theft 
Oct 2016

221200 mi

US $26
Replaced both headlights 
Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Aug 2009 - Nov 2011
Jan 2010

US $430
Replace rear wheel bearings 
Toyota Prius in Hawaii, United States
Nov 2010 - Jan 2012
Dec 2010

70000 mi

US $7000
Power inverter coolant pump failed; told had to replace both pump and inverter. Requested dealer repair comp parts, since car only a couple of months out of warranty; they refused. When the car was returned the AC did not work, 2nd repair Car returned from power inverter replacement; AC fan worked but air not cold; told "not their fault," cost $1500 to repair/replace compressor. 
Jan 2011 Car is still in shop; identical warning lights 2 wks after initial repair. Shop could not diagnose, first said computer, then power inverter AGAIN. No charge but without the car for over four weeks now. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
- Jul 2008
Jul 2008

79000 mi

US $500
Replace inverter coolant pump 
Toyota Prius in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2015
May 2015

81000 mi

US $465
caliper failed, driver's side. resulted in needing new pads and rotors 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Aug 2009 - Apr 2011
Apr 2010

184700 mi
Power Steering Problem, Power Assist disables itself, manual steering works fine. Driving car without power assist--not recommended. 
Apr 2011

202000 mi
Power steering out when traded. 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2016
Apr 2016

128300 mi

US $500
a/c recharge 
Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
May 2016 - Dec 2018
Dec 2018

216000 mi

US $500
Replaced both rear wheel bearings. They had developed a very loud hum over 215,000 miles. Replaced front struts and rear shocks. 
Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2011 - Sep 2011
Aug 2011

119000 mi

US $500
Blinking A/C light and intermittent A/C function. Repaired by replacing Compressor Clutch only, as read on various discussion boards. Shaking in steering wheel column. Only happened when cold or certain other conditions. Toyota recently issues recall to fix. No charge to owner. Not clear if problem fixed or not, as it was very intermittent. 

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2002 Toyota Prius 4-door

4-cylinder hybrid automatic 2WD

Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2010 - Mar 2015
Sep 2012

104000 mi

US $325
Battery would not hold charge, replaced with new battery. 

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2001 Toyota Prius

Engine not specified

Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
Sep 2010

118000 mi
Replaced gas door spring. 
Sep 2011

126000 mi

US $700
I successfully rebuilt the main hybrid battery using gen 2 cells. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Jan 2017

278000 mi

US $3000
Battery died 

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2001 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan

70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Feb 2010 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011

157000 mi

US $170
Driver's side window shattered due to being off track when I rolled up (via motor) the window. 
Toyota Prius in Arkansas, United States
Oct 2011 - Jan 2014
Dec 2011

99000 mi

US $2157
replace main battery with refurbished. also replace serpentine belt, cracked, cooling system flush / inverter, drain and fill transmission fluid. car owner paid FULL cost of repair. 
Nov 2013

117900 mi

US $104
electric window got stuck in the down position. Dealer got it up and put a screw back in, said the motor is making a sound and will eventually need to be replaced. (approx $500 repair). 
Jan 2014

120000 mi
Stearing had a pull in it. Dealer found right fr strut leaking, and left rear shock leaking. Recommended replacing all shocks, struts, assembly fr end, sub assembly front end. for total cost of $1703.xx. repair was not done at this time. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Aug 2014
Feb 2012

148000 mi

US $3100
HV (hybrid) battery had a bad module, required replacing and new harnesses. Auxiliary battery was weak, needed replacing. 
Apr 2014

187000 mi

US $270
Car had check engine and major warning lights come on. I coasted it to a stop, had it towed it to auto mechanic. DTCs included for Aux battery, transaxle, inverter. DTCs localized to MG2 (= the larger of 2 electric motor/generators in HV transaxle assembly). Said to replace full Transaxle for $5,400. Luscious Garage in SF does MG2 replacements for $2,700. But I'd need to get car towed to SF. 
Aug 2014

195000 mi

US $3000
Replaced MG2, the motor generator. 
Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Feb 2011 - Nov 2014
Jul 2011

91000 mi

US $1
Brake light came on intermittently 
Jul 2014

140000 mi

US $1500
Brake booster pump failure 
Toyota Prius in South Carolina, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012

172000 mi

US $163
Rear bearing replacement. 
Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2013

213000 mi

US $1000
Needed struts and connecting hardware. Not bad after 213000 miles. 
Sep 2013

215000 mi

US $180
Had to clean the Mass Air Sensor and the intake. The motive battery charge was very low which caused the dire warnings and did not let the engine to keep running. 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. 
Oct 2015

231800 mi

US $80
Mass Air Flow sensor 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2011 - May 2012
Dec 2011

3000 mi
Blu-Logic problem with reception clarity. Adjustments were made to the microphone. I was told if this did not work contact Toyota. It did not work. I am now waiting to hear back from Toyota. 
Mar 2012

6000 mi
Cont.on unsuccessful repair in December 2011. Met with Toyota service rep. Afterward Toyota said the Blu-Logic is within specs, and works as designed. El Cajon Toyota made a Blu-Logic manufactures recommended repair. Repair did not work. 
May 2012

8000 mi
The Blu-Logic problem is over. Not from Toyota, but my dealer El Cajon Toyota, refunding 75% of price. Even though El Cajon Service, the Blu-Logic Tech, and all the people I called said the calls sounded terrible. Toyota insisted No problem 
Toyota Prius in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2010 - May 2015
Jun 2011

116560 mi

C $40
AC system required recharge. 
Dec 2011

121520 mi

C $75
Battery Replacement 
Sep 2013

142600 mi

C $450
Noise from rear of car increased with speed. Wheel bearing failed. Replaced RIGHT rear hub assembly. 
May 2015

150040 mi

C $1500
Drive battery replacement 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Aug 2009 - Sep 2014
Jul 2011

250000 mi

US $850
needed new struts on both sides, had gone for so long on bad struts that the bearing plates had to be replaced too. 
Jul 2012

274200 mi

US $480
rear driver side wheel bearing replaced 
Feb 2013

280100 mi

US $2500
HV Battery replacement. Replaced with battery from re-involt. 
Aug 2014

289000 mi

US $200
One sway bar end was loose, so both were replaced 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Dec 2009 - Nov 2015
Jul 2012

119200 mi

US $603
the auxiliary battery was failing 
Feb 2015

133900 mi

US $2050
Received a reconditioned "main" battery pack, from Green Tec up in Sacramento, CA. Pack was installed at my home, and old battery pack went to them. $1700 plus $350 for installation. 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2009 - Jan 2013
Aug 2009

196540 mi

C $1300
front shock absorber worn out, two right side wheel bearing start making grinding sound after going thru a big pothole. Replaced both front shocks plus all 4 wheel bearings. 
Jan 2013 One of the electric motors in the prius was broken and it cost approx Cad$4000 to fix it. Sold it to some one for cad$850. 
Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2013
Oct 2010

110000 mi
CC giving P0420 error. Apparently a known issue. $1500 to repair just for parts. Living with it. 
Jul 2012

149500 mi

US $300
Replacement catalytic converter, generic part, to solve Check Engine light issue. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2009 - Sep 2013
Dec 2010

74000 mi

US $60
Heard occasional squeal from front brakes on first daily use. Asked mechanic to check pads. Claimed pads were fine but rod calipers slide on was dry. Greasing rod cured problem. 
Jun 2011

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! 
Sep 2012

78000 mi

US $3100
Big (270 volt) battery replaced. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2022
Mar 2014

82000 mi

US $279
engine light came on. said gas cap may have not been closed all the way. also had a transmission service. 
Nov 2015

98400 mi

US $1000
ABS, forgot exactly what was repaired. 
Sep 2021

135000 mi

US $1200
BATTERY AND OTHER PARTS WERE REPLACED. 
Toyota Prius in Connecticut, United States
Feb 2010 - May 2012
Mar 2010

117000 mi

US $1300
Failed emissions test for ongoing problem with ECM that causes the cel to come on in cold temperatures. Initially diagnosed in December 2007, but the repair was expensive and only intermittent, so I held off. After I called for appointment for previously listed problem, CEL came on and stayed on despite warmer temps. Mechanic notes: FOUND 3 DIFFERENT CODES STORED IN THE ECM, ECM CODE, CODE P0171 FOR A MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, ALSO FOUND A 300 MISFIRE ~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. Replaced ECM. They reviewed my service history and agreed to cover cost given I'd had almost all maintenance done @ a dealership. 
Apr 2010

117500 mi

US $431
Replaced Air Flow Sensor, $253 Repair CD Hinge Replace owner-supplied blower control assembly; $153 labor and $25 used part 
Jun 2010

120000 mi

US $745
Replaced a/c radiator/condenser 
Aug 2010

121400 mi

US $91
Replaced electrical relay for a/c (did not fix problem of green blinking light and a/c cutting out) 
Feb 2011

126700 mi
Front suspension rattling due to loose bolt. Don't know that the garage actually caused the problem, but they fixed for free, given they'd recently replaced front struts. 
May 2011

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. 
Jun 2011

130000 mi
P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected Since spark plugs had been done one year ago, that was not suspected as the problem. May have been a loose gas cap. Code reset, will see if comes back on. 
May 2012

135000 mi

US $30
Car was parked for three months with parking brake on. When I initially tried to release the brake, it stuck but released after a few tries. Had the mechanic take a look just to be sure there was no damage. No repair was actually needed. AC problem when sold. 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

125860 mi

C $1500
Hybrid Inverter 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2022
Jun 2010

101000 mi

US $600
took car to dealership for loud sound coming from the wheels. Mechanic reported that right rear wheel had bad wheel bearing. I took it to a local mechanic (not dealer) hoping for a better price. He replaced the bearing. same price. Mechanic discovered that right rear strut is leaking. He advised me to check it again in 6 months and possibly replace then. The estimate is about $800 to fix. 
May 2011

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) 
Sep 2012

123000 mi

US $400
I got the triangle w/!, the car continued to function, I took it directly to my local shop, Ozzie's. Diagnosed (from the code) that the ignition coil was bad and needed to be replaced. They also replaced the spark plugs (1st time in yrs) 
Oct 2012

123500 mi
steering wheel was shaking a little during first turn of the day. I asked them to take a look when I took it in for the recall. Turns out my VIN was on a list, the replacement of the steering rack was covered by extended warranty - lucky! 
Mar 2013

132000 mi
check engine light came on, it turns out it was just the gas tank cap. I had driven to the desert and back the day before and probably the change in altitude going over the mountains affected it. It was on empty when the light came on. 
May 2013

134000 mi

US $400
loud vibration coming from drivers rear wheel, same sound as the last time I needed to replace wheel bearing unit; bought the whole piece, my dad installed it. (he is a retired professional mechanic) 
Aug 2015

152900 mi

US $130
Needed to replace the 12 volt battery responsible for starting the engine 
Mar 2016

175000 mi

US $500
Loud noise coming from wheels at higher speeds (over 55mph). It was the wheel bearing unit again. Replaced, noise gone. 
Jun 2022

208000 mi

US $200
Check engine light kept coming on, then red triangle of death lit up. The diagnostic codes reflected a misfire in cylinder #1. All coils and spark plugs were checked and were in working order. The air intake was cleaned along with the 02 sensor. The problem persists with unknown cause. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014

245300 mi

US $1415
catalytic converter needed to be replaced, since Calif. will be requiring smog checks sometime in 2015 
Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Apr 2011 - Dec 2012
May 2011

133000 mi

US $100
Getting a leak to ground fault. I had the problem diagnosed at a non-dealer shop, and took it to the dealer to get additional diagnosis. After spending $100. dealer gave me only the code I already had! Dealer did not provide subcodes. Replaced MG2 rotor. Replaced main battery 
Jun 2012

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. 
Jul 2012

147000 mi

US $470
Replaced transmission fluid pump 
Toyota Prius in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2010 - Apr 2011
Nov 2010

US $450
replaced transmission with a donor (junk-yard) 
Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2009 - Jan 2012
Dec 2010

108000 mi

US $20
Replaced dash bulbs. Not all were burnt out, but access was such a hassle I replaced all of them. 
Aug 2011

114700 mi

US $110
Check engine light on signaling fault in fuel tank vapor recovery system. Dealer diagnosed as the filler cap or the vapor cannister. Suggested replacing the cap but didn't have one in stock. 
Nov 2011

116100 mi

US $10
Car recorded an error code for fuel tank vapor recovery. Hose clamps on vacuum lines had rusted, allowing a vacuum leak at fittings. I replaced clamps and the code has not returned. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2009 - Sep 2013
Sep 2009

140000 mi

US $1000
Inverter water pump failure. 
Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Jul 2010 - Dec 2011
Aug 2010

216000 mi

US $630
Wheel bearing in left rear wheel went bad causing a roaring sound during driving. New wheel bearing available only as an assembly including the wheel rotation sensor causing the part to cost $360. 
Mar 2011

223000 mi

US $250
Electric Power Steering is not working. Car is driveable. Will be repaired when parts arrive. 
Sep 2011

230000 mi
Car would not start (no "READY" light, and all error lights on). Mechanic traced to engine computer not communicating with hybrid computer. I declined repair due to the cost. I am not operating the car now even though it runs and drives. 
Dec 2011

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. 
Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Jul 2010 - Jul 2011
Aug 2010

74000 mi

US $287
green air conditioning button blinking green turn button off and on, air works for a while then blinks again 
Sep 2010

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 
Jul 2011

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.  
Toyota Prius in Missouri, United States
Mar 2011 - Dec 2013
Sep 2013

200000 mi

US $450
Water pump replaced that cools electric motor. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2011

186000 mi

US $60
Front wheel bearings went out, caused so much noise that normal conversation is affected. 
Jun 2011

191000 mi

US $350
The noise from the wheel bearing turned out to be coming from the rear wheel hubs instead of the front wheel bearings. I mis-diagnosed the location of the noise due to carelessness and over-confident. 
Toyota Prius in Arkansas, United States
Sep 2010 - Apr 2013
Nov 2010

244000 mi

US $150
Replaced original equipment Ac compressor/ recharged system. Replaced original equipment Ac compressor/ recharged system.  
Apr 2011

249000 mi

US $50
Replaced gas pedal assembly/ throttle position potentiometer defective and caused engine to stall/shut down / dealer price was $425.00. I purchased pedal from 25k mile salvage Prius for $45.00 off eBay+ $5 shipping.  Replaced gas pedal assembly/ throttle position potentiometer defective and caused engine to stall/shut down / dealer price was $425.00. I purchased pedal from 25k mile salvage Prius for $45.00 off eBay+ $5 shipping.  
Jun 2011

255000 mi

US $45
Lost freon to leaking o ring at compressor. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Aug 2009 - May 2015
Jan 2011

184800 mi

US $550
Replaced right rear wheel bearing - no acute failure but excessive noise. 
Mar 2013

227000 mi

US $48
Cat Converter sensors indicated failure. Mechanic advised me to put tape over the indicator light and keep driving. Will not effect operation or mileage. 
Mar 2015

262000 mi

US $400
Drivers side window assembly broke. Window fell into the door. 
May 2015

262000 mi

US $100
Drive battery bit the dust. Failure warning. Cost to repair is $3,500+. Car is being sold for scrap. 
Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2009 - Oct 2010
Mar 2010

137020 mi
Malfunction of engine/drive system.. Car stalled out a few times, dealer could not repeat and no repair was done... Has not reoccurred but does show up at least once a year. 
Jun 2010

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 
Oct 2010

151900 mi

C $300
Another failed attempt to fix the AC. Car sold with it not working. Rattle in front left brake assembly when sold. 
Toyota Prius in California, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2016
Jan 2012

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. 
Jun 2013

65000 mi

US $100
Fan belt needed to be replaced. New air filter. 

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2001 Toyota Prius 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Jul 2009 - Oct 2009
Sep 2009

95000 mi

US $890
Got triangle warning/check engine lights. Dealer said it was engine startup/misfiring problem in the fuel injection system and they would have to replace gas tank, clean the (something)plate, replace the spark plugs, etc. 

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