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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Toyota Prius

Engine not specified

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

257200 mi Starter battery not holding a charge. Unable to start without a jump. 
267000 mi

US $125
Replaced the blower fan for the fourth time since originally purchasing car 14 years ago. 
269000 mi 12 volt starting battery has died, dealer is the only place I can get a replacement. Their price is outlandish!!!! 
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. 
176000 mi

US $102
Charged a/c 
37327 mi Got oil change (covered under maintenance agreement). Got warranty work on steering column. Got free modification to hybrid battery - SSC #40G. 
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. 
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. 
221200 mi

US $26
Replaced both headlights 
65000 mi

US $230
12 volt battery replacement 
128300 mi

US $500
a/c recharge 
70000 mi

US $7000
Car returned from power inverter replacement; AC fan worked but air not cold; told "not their fault," cost $1500 to repair/replace compressor. 

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2002 Toyota Prius 4-door

4-cylinder hybrid automatic 2WD

104000 mi

US $325
Battery would not hold charge, replaced with new battery. 

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2002 Toyota Prius Electrical Problems

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