Toyota Prius
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Below you'll find Toyota Prius problem and repair descriptions submitted through the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey that supplements it.
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To measure reliability, TrueDelta calculates a "Successful Repair Trips per 100 Cars per Year" stat. The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Toyota Prius reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2010 | Toyota | Prius | 12 |  | 152 7.0 7400 |
| 2009 | Toyota | Prius | | 35 9.5 14200 | |
| 2008 | Toyota | Prius | | 88 9.1 30500 | |
| 2007 | Toyota | Prius | | 86 8.6 44700 | |
| 2006 | Toyota | Prius | | 65 9.1 55400 | |
| 2005 | Toyota | Prius | | 69 8.3 73100 | |
| 2004 | Toyota | Prius | | 36 7.2 96900 | |
| 2002 | Toyota | Prius* | 15 5.5 151500 | ||
| 2001 | Toyota | Prius* | 18 5.6 115400 | ||
To see how the Toyota Prius's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
Details: Toyota Prius Repair Histories
Odometer readings and repair costs are in local units.
Engines for which repairs have been reported
- 2010 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
- 2009 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
- 2008 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
- 2007 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
- 2006 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
- 2005 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
- 2004 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
- 2003 70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
- 2002 70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
- 2001 70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
- 2001 4-cylinder hybrid
- 2001 4-cylinder
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2010 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2009 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Feb | 2010 | 10000 | 325 | Bottom plastic skid plate broke due to being on road with mud and ruts. Plastic skid plate is supposed to deaden noise according to service manager. Replaced at my expense. |
| Jun | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in Kansas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | When for initial maintenance before the 5,000 mile period. Told to wait for 2,000 more miles. | |
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| Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2010 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jul | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Plastic wrap under drivers seat kept poping off. Replaced clip that held it on |
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| Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2009 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jan | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2009 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jul | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | This was actually an optional "repair" -- I asked that the backup warning beeps be disconnected. There is still one beep when I back up, but not the continuous beeping as before. |
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2009 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Took ownership | |
| Nov | 2008 | 567 | 0 | Oil change at dealer |
| Feb | 2009 | 4354 | 0 | Oil change (self) |
| Jul | 2009 | 11017 | 0 | Oil change (self) |
| Dec | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2009 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Mar | 2009 | 36 | 0 | Purchase |
| May | 2009 | 2981 | 0 | No repairs |
| Jul | 2009 | 5335 | 0 | No repairs |
| Sep | 2009 | 9030 | 0 | No repairs |
| Nov | 2009 | 11898 | 0 | No repairs |
| Jun | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | 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. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Dec | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2008 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jul | 2010 | 25000 | 355 | right front wheel bearing only, saved the hub |
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2008 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2007 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| May | 2008 | 10000 | 186 | Tire Pressure Sensor (valve Stem Broke) Causing flat tire. |
| Dec | 2009 | 42000 | 95 | RH headlight goes off and on. |
| Feb | 2010 | 44000 | 108 | 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | 45000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in New York, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2007 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| May | 2009 | 36000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2010 | 75000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Apr | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | weak struts on rear hatch probable leak in AC drain. Apparently fixed itself. |
| Dec | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | rear hatch struts replaced |
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| Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| May | 2008 | 15 | 0 | Purchase new package 6 Touring |
| Jun | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Mar | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2007 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2007 | 19000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jan | 2008 | 22000 | 0 | Radio buttons inoperative, could not load or eject CDs. |
| Feb | 2008 | 24000 | 0 | Radio buttons inoperative, could not load or eject CDs. Replaced radio unit in instrument panel. |
| Dec | 2009 | 57000 | 0 | Sold. |
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| Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2008 | 28000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Sep | 2008 | 35000 | 0 | When headlamps were in use, driver's side HID headlamp shut off and turned back on for no apparent reason. Dealer admitted problem is recognized by Toyota as a chronic Prius problem, but there's no reliable fix. Bulb was replaced, lamp still shuts down. |
| Oct | 2009 | 63000 | 0 | Prius HID headlamps, primarily driver's side, unexpectedly shut off while lights are turned to 'on.' Usually can reset by turning lights off then on. Control circuitry (?) for both HID headlamps was replaced. Problem returned within 6 hours of parts replacement. |
| Jul | 2010 | 83000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2007 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| May | 2007 | 16 | 0 | Purchase |
| Jun | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in Texas, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jun | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | none to date---great reliable car | |
| Sep | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | none to date---great reliable car |
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| Toyota Prius in New South Wales | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 10000 | 97 | Routine Service - no issues (Price covered under lease agreement) |
| Nov | 2007 | 20000 | 98 | Regular service - no issues (Price covered under lease agreement) |
| Dec | 2009 | 77000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2006 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2008 | 44000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Apr | 2008 | 52000 | 0 | 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 | 90 | Replaced HID bulbs, sourced on eBay and installed myself. Cost $90 for the repair. |
| May | 2009 | 79800 | 0 | Hybrid traction battery failure, replaced under warranty |
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| Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2006 | 1000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| May | 2010 | 15 | headlight out...owner replaced | |
| Jun | 2010 | 79000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2007 | 14000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jul | 2009 | 30000 | 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 | 0 | windows squeak on way down in hot weather |
| Jan | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | squealing noise coming from coolant pump. replaced under TSB 0087-08 |
| Jun | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Oct | 2007 | 16000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Dec | 2008 | 29000 | 0 | 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 | 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 | 0 | Passenger side HID lamp became intermittent. Dealer replaced light and both ballasts, under warranty. |
| Jan | 2010 | 100 | Dealer replaced the 12 volt battery with an Optima battery that I purchased. | |
| Jul | 2010 | 44000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Oct | 2007 | 16000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jan | 2008 | 18500 | 0 | No repairs to date |
| Mar | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2005 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2008 | 42000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jul | 2008 | 43784 | 0 | No further repairs |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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| Toyota Prius in California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Oct | 2007 | 21000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Nov | 2007 | 22000 | 0 | No repair |
| Jun | 2008 | 25000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2008 | 41400 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jan | 2008 | 41400 | 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. |
| Jul | 2008 | 49000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2007 | 52000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jul | 2008 | 81000 | 0 | Water pump leaking, slow leak from engine cover. |
| Jun | 2010 | 119000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2006 | 43000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Oct | 2008 | 75000 | 400 | Headlight leveling sensor. |
| Jun | 2010 | 112000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2004 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2006 | 39000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Dec | 2007 | 49000 | 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. |
| Feb | 2010 | 78000 | 0 | Sold. |
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| Toyota Prius in California, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2008 | 68000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Aug | 2008 | 75000 | 0 | No repairs for the life of the vehicle, outside of normal wear and tear. |
| May | 2009 | 86000 | 0 | Multi Function Display (MFD) failure MFD replaced with refurbished unit. |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | Inverter pump failed, replaced under extended warranty. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 102000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2007 | 157000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Dec | 2007 | 157100 | 0 | Purchase |
| Apr | 2009 | 176000 | 0 | Some sort of undercarriage cover came loose and couldn't be repositioned, so it was cut off. |
| Feb | 2010 | 187000 | 340 | The calipers were sticking and needed to be re-adjusted. |
| Jul | 2010 | 192000 | 100 | Fuel injection system needed to be adjusted and cleaned. |
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| Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2007 | 74000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jun | 2009 | 99000 | 0 | Had the passenger side window switch replaced. |
| Jul | 2010 | 115000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Mar | 2004 | 4 | 0 | Purchased Car |
| Jun | 2004 | 7700 | 0 | SSC 40D recall |
| Nov | 2005 | 54000 | 0 | 3 recalls: SSC 50P Electr. Control Module SSC 40L Brake Light Switch LSC 40J Nav. System Software Update |
| Jul | 2006 | 76700 | 0 | recall SSC 60C Intermediate Steering Shaft |
| Dec | 2008 | 142000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2003 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan
70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Toyota Prius in New Zealand | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 90000 | 200 | Multi-info unit failed - screen and processor replaced - part supplied Toyota "good will" |
| Apr | 2010 | 127000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 96745 | 0 | ECU replaced under warranty. |
| May | 2007 | 107427 | 0 | Accident damage. Replaced radiator and front left axle. Not a reliability issue. |
| Oct | 2008 | 145938 | 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 | 161700 | 550 | Replace front door lock motor. Replace 1 cylinder ignition coil. |
| Sep | 2009 | 168000 | 0 | Transaxle failure due to punctured sump. Accident. Not a reliability issue. |
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| Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| May | 2009 | 115340 | 385 | replaced waterpump |
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| Toyota Prius in West Virginia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| May | 2009 | 100000 | 25 | Replaced Serpentine Belt |
| Jun | 2009 | 100000 | 10 | New Cabin Filter Installed |
| Oct | 2009 | 110000 | 20 | Oil and Filter Change |
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| Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 102000 | 80 | Belt on water pump cracked. |
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2002 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan
70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Toyota Prius in California, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 79000 | 500 | Replace inverter coolant pump |
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| Toyota Prius in New York, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2010 | 130000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jun | 2010 | 131000 | 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). |
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| Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Aug | 2003 | 20539 | 0 | Replace charcoal canister (warranty) |
| Aug | 2004 | 33680 | 0 | Recall 40-G Battery |
| Feb | 2006 | 57078 | 0 | Replace ECM (warranty) |
| Jun | 2006 | 60761 | 797 | Replace front brakes, rotors and pads, 60,000 mile service |
| Sep | 2006 | 64920 | 150 | Replace Crankshaft Position Sensor (warranty), replace weatherstripping in trunk |
| Jan | 2008 | 88187 | 900 | Replace Steering ECU and Steering Rack Assembly (covered under warranty), replace 4 tires, 4 wheel alignment, 90,000 mile service |
| Jul | 2009 | 114662 | 437 | Replace 4 tires |
| Aug | 2009 | 116694 | 1717 | Replace Hybrid Battery - 50/50 split of cost with dealer |
| May | 2010 | 129000 | 400 | wheel bearings (one wheel) |
| Jun | 2010 | 131000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Oct | 2009 | 104000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jan | 2010 | 109000 | 0 | Replaced the oxygen sensors. Heater for one seems to be bad. |
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| Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 135000 | 25 | Front Brake Pads - Self Install |
| Jan | 2009 | 154000 | 117 | Front Differential Fluid change |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | Power Steering Problem, Power Assist disables itself, manual steering works fine. Driving car without power assist--not recommended. | |
| Jul | 2010 | 193000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2001 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan
70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Toyota Prius in California, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2010 | 99000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jun | 2010 | 101000 | 1200 | 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. |
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| Toyota Prius in Connecticut, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2010 | 116000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Mar | 2010 | 117000 | 1400 | 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... Inquired about squealing noise. Mechanic notes: FOUND THE SERP BELT TO BE WORN CAUSING THE NOISE 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. |
| Jun | 2010 | 120000 | 745 | Replaced a/c radiator/condenser |
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2001 Toyota Prius 4-door
4-cylinder hybrid CVT 2WD
| Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2009 | 310000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Aug | 2009 | 317000 | 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. |
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| Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2009 | 198000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Mar | 2010 | 221000 | 0 | 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 | 236000 | 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 |
| Jul | 2010 | 238000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2001 Toyota Prius 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota Prius in Florida, United States | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2009 | 91000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Sep | 2009 | 95000 | 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. |
| Oct | 2009 | 96000 | 200 | Had to get towed because car was totally dead after being parked for 1 hr. It was the 12v battery, but the repair also included a new bracket to hold the new, larger 12v battery required. Have now traded car. |
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