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2004 Toyota Prius repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (6%)
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Chart based on 232 repairs.
2004 Toyota Prius suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (36%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (12%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 120000 mi US $810 |
Dealer said the sway bar was leaking and needed to be replaced on the front end. |
| 130000 mi US $1000 |
All four struts were leaking and needed to be replaced. |
| 88000 mi US $800 |
Replaced front struts |
| 88000 mi | Needed front end work. |
| 145000 mi US $1500 |
Steering sector shaft. |
| 149000 mi US $320 |
Procured replacement front end shocks on EBay for $80. Shop installed units and performed alignment for $240. Notable improvement after 150,000 miles on original equipment |
| 35252 mi | Performed Steering Shift Campaign 60C. |
| 199000 mi US $400 |
Rear shocks |
| 195000 mi US $150 |
Replaced struts front and back. |
| 301000 mi US $650 |
suspension, don't know all the parts. |
| 299300 mi US $136 |
LF bearing failed. Due to corrosion I had a machine shop remove the old bearing and a broken ABS screw. This the first non-warrantee repair. Most trouble free car I've ever owned. |
| 343000 mi US $17 |
Remove right rear wheel bearing and replace with a used one. Cost $17. This is the second failed wheel bearing, about the only thing that HAS failed on this extremely reliable car. |
| 239000 mi US $988 |
spring perch rusted out |
| 304000 mi | replaced front struts and sway bar |
| 133300 mi C $720 |
The right front strut was leaking so both front struts needed to be replaced. |
| 180000 mi US $200 |
Deferred Maintenance of the front Struts. Replaced both struts and upper mounts at my local gas station (not hybrid related so dealer not required) Diagnose periodic "clunk" in steering column - $90. Parts ordered. Did ATF refresh (3rd time) - $100. Replaced upper steering Column unit! cost $800 + diag. Parts - $600 (Shaft assembly, Yoke sub assembly, Steering shaft 1) Labor $180 |
| 187000 mi US $385 |
Faulty universal joint in steering column |
| 107000 mi US $331 |
Rear shocks were leaking and had to be replaced. |
| 129000 mi US $350 |
Loud humming noticed on the interstate when turning to the left. Repair shop determined the left front wheel bearing needed to be replaced. |
| 165200 mi US $230 |
INNER TIE ROD END, DRIVER SIDE FRONT DRIVER WHEEL BEARING |
| 177000 mi US $800 |
New struts. They were the original parts and didn't have much compression. |
| 142000 mi US $530 |
leaking rear struts were replaced |
| 164480 mi C $565 |
Noise proportional to speed and steering. Bought new Chinese made hubs online and got local shop to replace both front wheel bearings. |
| 189720 mi C $200 |
I noticed that the rubber accordian boots protecting the shock absorbers had deteriorated so I replaced them with new made-in-China strut assemblies. Had to spend $100 on tools such as a torque wrench. Also hit the windshield with a wrench, cracked it, requiring a $500 replacement. |
| 212889 mi C $140 |
Replaced rear struts. One of the springs had broken, probably when car was overloaded. |
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