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2009 Toyota Prius repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (42%)

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

Other (5%)

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2009 Toyota Prius suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

163300 mi

US $1100
Front struts 
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. 
131480 mi

€125
Other front wheel bearing broken too (left this time iirc). 
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. 
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. 
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 
106000 mi

£200
Suspension arm front replaced 
37600 mi Leaking rear shock absorber replaced under warranty while performing 60000 km service. 
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.  
98040 mi

C $400
Left front wheel bearing replaced. 
25000 mi

US $355
right front wheel bearing only, saved the hub 
80700 mi Bad left front wheel bearing. No cost as I purchased extended warranty 
107200 mi

US $470
Front wheel bearing noisy and was replaced. 
170000 mi

US $200
Noisy front wheel bearing- Replaced wheels bearing with new bearing assembly. 
178200 mi

US $178
Noisy front wheel bearing- Replaced wheel bearing with new bearing hub assembly. 
92000 mi

US $320
It began as a loud noise from the drivers side tire. They replaced the wheel hub. 
63860 mi leaking strut replaced 
68200 mi

C $700
both front wheel bearings 
100440 mi

C $450
front wheel bearing replaced 
114080 mi

C $899
wheel bearing 

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2009 Toyota Prius Suspension Problems

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