| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Toyota Prius repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 320 repairs.
2008 Toyota Prius brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 223200 mi C $350 |
Changed shoes, drums, pads and rotors. Felt pedal vibration on braking. Changed all as rear brakes were original and front were overdue. |
| 160000 mi US $49 |
brakes were rubbing==brakes pads cleaned |
| 94240 mi C $305 |
To pass Ontario safety inspection for re-sale, the car needed new front rotors and front pads |
| 229000 mi US $10 |
Left front inside brake pad hanging up and dragging against rotor. Clearanced pad slides. Ended up having to change brake fluid due to my mistake. |
| 139000 mi US $122 |
The brake, VSC, ABS and brake system malfunction lights came on and the regenerative brakes no longer functioned. |
| 237000 mi US $515 |
Right side wheel speed sensor failed |
| ABS/VSC system reported malfunction after applying the brakes hard to avoid a cyclist. This was a software problem and was solved by installing new firmware as clearing the errors did not resolve the issue. |
| 86000 mi | Brakes would intermittently lose about 90% of their stopping power. If car turned off completely, brakes returned to normal until next episode. Although Toyota offered warranty extension on '08 Prius brakes, it refused to cover this repair. |
| 28000 mi | 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. |
| 41000 mi US $50 |
Car went through large puddle and ABS warning light came on, requiring the car's computer to be reset. |
| 49700 mi US $25 |
Reported a rubbing noise coming from front brakes. Dealer could not duplicate. Car is still making noise. |
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