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2010 Toyota Prius repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 523 repairs.
2010 Toyota Prius other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Toyota Prius
Engine not specified
| 49000 mi US $150 |
Liftback piston failure; replaced both liftback pistons. |
2010 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 71000 mi US $12 |
Had a rattle at low RMP, thought it was engine, it turned out to be a broken hood prop clip. The prop was laying on the engine and really giving a rattle at low RPM. Dealer replaced prop retaining clip. |
| 142000 mi US $300 |
Lug nut broken. Apparently tightened too much during last rotation. |
| 34500 mi US $5 |
Bottom gravel shield came loose. Initial quote of $400, but dealer agreed to cover as oil change was done a few weeks before by this dealer. Good customer experience. |
| 58000 mi | Tire valve looses 10 psi per week. |
| 30000 mi | Under body tray fell off after oil chance. It's a known issue, and was graciously replaced free of charge by the dealer. |
| 3000 mi | Windshield Washer resevior would not hold water. Hole in tank. |
| 129000 mi US $8 |
Passenger side dome light lens broke. Bought part and replaced myself. |
| 85000 mi US $130 |
My wife took the car to not one but two shops,complaining of abnormal noise. First shop rotated and aligned tires. Second essentially said nothing was wrong with car. We are wondering if issues are with tires. |
| 116000 mi | Bad wiper transmission. |
| 92000 mi | Excessive noise while driving. Was diagnosed with feathered tires but no root cause for the problem was diagnosed |
| 83000 mi US $235 |
Front passenger inner wheel liner Replaced. $104 for the part $114 for labor 1 hour work East Madison Toyota |
| 150000 mi US $10 |
The windshield washer was not spraying very well on the passenger side. I tried to blow out the sprayer with compressed air after soaking in vinegar. This didn't work. I then replaced the check valve (Y-shape) and that did the trick. |
| 91000 mi US $300 |
A piece, like a pan, under the front of the car became disconnected and started dragging and had to be replaced. |
| 67580 mi C $800 |
Hatch door hydraulic opener |
| 135000 mi US $550 |
Installed a set of snow tires. |
| 165000 mi US $50 |
The splash guard under the engine compartment was dragging on the ground and needed to be replaced. Local dealer wanted $200 for the new guard and $125 and hour to install. I did the work myself and purchased it from JCWhitney for $50. |
| 90800 mi US $5 |
Both front lights (in between normal headlight beams and completely off) |
| 35000 mi | Lift gate would not go all the way up in cold temps. Dealer replaced lifters under warranty. Forums say it's a common issue. |
| 109000 mi US $345 |
Passenger side headlights were burning out frequently. Traced to leaky lens assembly. Replacing it fixed the problem, forums say this is a common failure for Prius. |
| 43000 mi | Panel on the undercarriage below the engine was hanging down |
| 54000 mi US $40 |
Extension struts for hatchback failed. |
| 84000 mi US $160 |
Interior liner to front passenger wheel well came undone and was damaged |
| 98000 mi US $360 |
Shield under engine compartment was loose |
| 130000 mi US $8 |
Headlights covers cloudy. Cleaned with fine sandpaper and polish to clear headlights |
| 36000 mi | Dashboard Hybrid System Indicator display, which includes odometer and trip meters, became blurry from the inside. Part was ordered and replaced. |
| 10000 mi | brake pedal has to be pushed down way too far before the cruise control will cancel, dealer refuses to adjust it because they say if they do the brake light might come on too soon. I have owned and driven too many cars with CC to believe that. |
| 54000 mi | Engine under cover broke before 36k, common problem with 2010 Prius. Broke before TSB 0032-11 came out, which calls for replacement of defective cover with new type. Toyota refused to cover since I'm now at 54k. |
| 56000 mi | Gas struts that hold the hatch open quit working when weather was cold causing me to bump my head on the hatch. Both struts replaced. |
| 81000 mi | Both rear wheel bearings noisy, Toyota extended warranty paid for one, the other side is still noisy. Rt rear hub & bearing assembly replaced. Service manager wanted to do both sides but Toyota people said left side wasn't noisy enough yet. |
| 20000 mi | Moisture condensation on instrument panel multi-function display. Dealer removed instrument panel, disassembled, cleaned and re-assembled. |
| 15000 mi | Power lumbar support was not working, due to a broken cable in the driver seat. Had to replace the whole seat. |
| 40300 mi | Back door stay assembly (pair L-R) didn't function properly during the cold weather. The back door didn't lift up to the full upper position. It is known limitation described in TSB BO-0053T-0711 and covers cars manufactured before 12/2010. |
| 25420 mi | Hatch struts did not keep rear hatch open. Struts replaced under warranty. |
| 31000 mi | Engine under cover defective. |
| 31000 mi US $300 |
bottom windscreen came loose, had to be replaced. |
| 17000 mi | The plastic part that covers the oil pan became loose. The dealer had tied part of it on with ligatures, so the loose part dragged on the road. It was damaged and had to be fully replaced. |
| 25000 mi US $8 |
Undercarriage clips to oil pan and filter came off, probably b/c the clips are cheap plastic or the dealer broke them on the last oil change. I was charged for the clips but not labor. Had to go back a second day-they had to order clips. |
| 43000 mi | Gear selector sticking in R and B positions. |
| 29000 mi | Living hinge on plastic panel covering oil filter on underside of body failed. Panel hung down and dragged on pavement. Big noise. Dealer replaced entire panel under engine compartment. No charge, covered under warranty. |
| 23000 mi | oil door sticking out. engine cover replaced per TSB. |
| 85200 mi US $45 |
Windshield washer hose cracked |
| 126000 mi US $50 |
Hose came off window washer reservoir. 2nd time |
| 5000 mi | We asked for the rear view mirror to be looked at because the mounting is loose. They didn't have time to do anything about it because we took the car in too close to closing time. |
| 8000 mi | When power lumbar support set toward its maximum, the support "binds" or "pops" when depressed (with the driver's lower back) as it travels inward. It is difficult to duplicate because it usually will not happen twice in a row. |
| 22100 mi | Drivers floor mat was a little loose. They secured it, free of charge. |
| 15000 mi | Driver's window found broken without any evidence of rock or forced entry. Prius has history of side or rear windows shattering. I took the car to the Toyota dealership. They replaced window and I picked the car up the following day. |
| 25420 mi | replace broken wheel stud |
| 34000 mi | Tab on right rear wheel well shield broke. Car inspected & part ordered. 2 hours at dealer. Right rear wheel well shield replaced. Car at the dealer 1 hour. |
| 33000 mi | The oil change access door, which is a large plastic piece, came off. It is held on by 3 plastic screws. A TSB was not originally issued until many complaints went back to Toyota corporate. |
| 41000 mi US $288 |
Splash guard under the car and oil filter cover fell down and scraped on the interstate highway. |
2010 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
| 5200 mi US $157 |
Ran into a curb; had to replace drivers' side front tire after it immediately flattened. |
| 38000 mi US $167 |
Tire was flat when I first got into it to leave work for the day. Had to purchase a new tire and have it put on. |
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