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2003 Toyota Prius repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 52 repairs.
2003 Toyota Prius repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 52 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Toyota Prius
Engine not specified
| Toyota Prius in Connecticut, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2014137000 miUS $2600 | failure of accumulator and replace rear pads | ||
| Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States May 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 2011188000 miUS $650 | bad wheel bearing | ||
| Toyota Prius in California, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011101000 miUS $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? | ||
2003 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan
70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Aug 2008102000 miUS $80 | Belt on water pump cracked. | ||
| Toyota Prius in Florida, United States Jul 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017US $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 2017160000 mi | Brake booster or such failed. I sold the car. | ||
| Toyota Prius in New York, United States May 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 2015155000 mi | Rear bearings | ||
| Toyota Prius in California, United States Nov 2019 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Jul 2020152000 miUS $1310 | replace coolant flow control valve replace main 100amp fuse | ||
| Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States - May 2009 | |||
| May 2009115340 miUS $385 | replaced waterpump | ||
| Toyota Prius in New Zealand Aug 2009 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Apr 200955800 mi$200 | Multi-info unit failed - screen and processor replaced - part supplied Toyota "good will" | ||
| Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Mar 2017133000 miUS $75 | Replaced bad module in battery pack. | ||
| Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States Jan 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 2017143000 miUS $953 | Invertor cooling pump Throttle body | ||
| Jun 2017146000 miUS $12 | Replaced right front headlight bulb. | ||
| Sep 2017151000 mi | The AC Heater vent relay actuator servo motor needed cleaning. I took it apart, cleaned and put back together. | ||
| Sep 2018162000 miUS $69 | Replaced back wheel bearing on driver side. | ||
| Toyota Prius in New York, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2016129000 miUS $150 | Air conditioner needed refrigerant refill | ||
| Apr 2017137000 mi | Light on dashboard flashing "ABS". Repair shop found no codes. No action taken. | ||
| Sep 2017141000 miUS $550 | Replaced auxiliary battery | ||
| Sep 2021164000 miUS $1225 | Replaced both McPherson struts | ||
| Toyota Prius in California, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Sep 201277500 miUS $2100 | Both the brake actuator and the brake accumulator needed replacing. | ||
| Toyota Prius in Ohio, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Mar 201247000 miUS $2200 | HCAC bypass valve stuck. Toyota has to replace entire exhaust and catalytic converter because of one small part that rusts shut. | ||
| Toyota Prius in California, United States Nov 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014157100 miUS $1500 | Red triangle on dash. Need new battery. Replaced with rebuild from GreenTec in Sacramento. | ||
| Apr 2014160000 miUS $500 | Check engine light. Code 3130. Need new inverter coolant pump. Mechanic says radiator leaks. Cost estimate $1000. | ||
| Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jan 2012148600 mi | Misfiring cylinder | ||
| Feb 2013174400 miUS $1200 | Catalytic converter | ||
| Toyota Prius in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2006 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 200659982 mi | ECU replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 200890482 miC $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 2009100254 miC $550 | Replace front door lock motor. Replace 1 cylinder ignition coil. | ||
| Mar 2012142600 miC $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 201196000 miUS $250 | Problem was with hybrid battery and systems. Original warranty covered repair. Also replaced water pump (owner expense). | ||
| Toyota Prius in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2012133500 miUS $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 2013145000 miUS $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 2016161000 miUS $760 | Transmission mount broke, dropping transmission case onto left front axle... REquired new mount and new axle | ||
| Aug 2016164100 miUS $400 | Cells in main battery failed. Replaced 2 cells. problem solved. | ||
| Aug 2017171658 miUS $350 | One bad cell inside main battery. Mechanic replaced it within few hours, for $350 charge. Car again running fine. | ||
| Jun 2018178000 miUS $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 2022194831 miUS $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 North Carolina, United States Jul 2010 - May 2013 | |||
| May 201395000 miUS $360 | Main hybrid battery gone bad. Too expensive to replace relative to value of car. Disposed of car | ||
| Toyota Prius in Mississippi, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Aug 2012160300 miUS $100 | car won't run 2 min without warning lights | ||
| Oct 2012160300 miUS $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 Minnesota, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Oct 2013127000 miUS $290 | replaced rear passenger side wheel bearing | ||
| Jun 2014134000 miUS $130 | Cat needed holes closed | ||
| Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States Aug 2013 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Feb 201599000 miUS $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 2015101500 miUS $50 | Water pump bearing had been noisy for a couple months. I replaced it. | ||
| Nov 2016114500 miUS $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 2017117000 miUS $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 California, United States Jan 2013 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013138000 miUS $500 | Replaced inverter cooling pump | ||
| Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2012135300 miUS $500 | remote door lock on driver's side didn't work. | ||
| Jul 2015152000 miUS $300 | AC would stop working after about 15minutes of running. Replaced sensor | ||
| Sep 2015153000 mi | a/c and a/c clutch had to be replaced | ||
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