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2002 Toyota Prius repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (3%)

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2002 Toyota Prius suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan

70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

157480 mi

A $120
Rear Wheel Bearing replacement 
269300 mi

US $110
replaced rr bearing hub 
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. 
213000 mi Hub bearing failure Elected to scrap car 
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. 
234000 mi

US $120
Strut noise evident in front and back. Not repaired yet. 
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. 
242000 mi

US $300
Front struts replaced due to noise. 
269700 mi new noise has appeared - not yet debugged, but sounds like a ball joint. 
295000 mi

US $1100
both lower control arm bushing were worn out. front right wheel bearing worn out 
299300 mi

US $500
rear connector link worn out. 
307000 mi

US $380
left front wheel bearing noise repaired with bearing and casting replaced. 
342000 mi

US $900
subframe broken during replacement of bushings. Shop at fault, but would not take responsibility. 
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. 
170000 mi

US $750
Wheel bearings, rear driver side replaced 
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. 
182000 mi

US $640
Left front wheel bearing replaced. 
192700 mi

US $249
wheel bearing front driver side, saved hub 
184700 mi Power Steering Problem, Power Assist disables itself, manual steering works fine. Driving car without power assist--not recommended. 
202000 mi Power steering out when traded. 
169000 mi

US $280
Replaced right rear wheel bearing 
88187 mi

US $900
Replace Steering ECU and Steering Rack Assembly (covered under warranty), replace 4 tires, 4 wheel alignment, 90,000 mile service 
129000 mi

US $400
wheel bearings (one wheel) 
154500 mi

US $650
Front struts replaced 
141000 mi

US $430
Replace rear wheel bearings 

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