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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%)

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2010 Toyota Prius suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (48%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

102100 mi

US $80
The left rear wheel bearing was replaced at about 103,000. Also replaced all brake pads (another $50). 
140000 mi

US $350
Replace left rear hub including bearing at Firestone $350. Cured road noise. 
138000 mi

US $580
Humming noise coming from front end at highway speeds. Driver's front wheel bearing replaced, but I'm not sure that it fixed the problem. 
168000 mi

US $30
Replaced sway bar links. They were in really bad shape, the boots had completely broken down. 4 bolts, easy job. The video on 1A auto walks you through the process. 
169000 mi

US $400
Bad wheel bearing. Second front wheel bearing to fail on this vehicle. 
222000 mi

US $797
Some kind of rod. 
82000 mi

US $382
Upper steering shaft replaced under cpo warranty. Was causing clunking noise and jerky motion. 
98000 mi

US $20
Back right shock squeaking. Mechanic tightened for free. Also did oil change same time. 
136300 mi

US $500
Bad wheel bearing on driver side rear of vehicle. Entire assembly replaced. 
189000 mi

US $200
The passenger-rear wheel bearing was bad, so rather than spend at $500–600 to get it fixed, I opted to buy the assembly for $200 and try to replace it myself. The toughest part of the job was dealing with rust-seizure of the brake rotor and the old hub assembly. Once I got those both off, installing the new one was a piece of cake. 
202000 mi

US $616
Rear wheel bearing that I had replaced failed (almost catastrophically!). 
151000 mi

US $250
Replaced right rear wheel bearing. 
54000 mi

£100
Tapping noise when driving over small road bumps. Splines on lower steering shaft had worn. Replace lower steering shaft with a modifies part - it's a common fault on the Gen 2 Prius. 
202000 mi

US $100
Rear wheel bearings began to make noise and needed to be replaced. 
125000 mi

US $600
Wheel bearings 
132000 mi

US $670
rear right ball joint 
143000 mi

US $120
replaced both front wheel bearings 
110000 mi

£400
Noisy and worn front near side wheel bearing 
155000 mi

US $350
swaybar and bushings replaced 
156000 mi

US $2500
steering motor replaced 
95000 mi

US $250
Stabilizer bars worn. Both were replaced. 
100000 mi

US $200
Rear wheel bearings gone bad. Replaced both rear hub assembly with Timken parts. 
87000 mi Worn wheel bearing 
70680 mi The left rear hun & bearing assy replaced, due to the audible noise when speed over 60km/h 
98980 mi

$500
Rear right bearing replaced. Was too noisy. 
101600 mi

US $560
Bearing was damaged causing loud noises with the transmission 
155000 mi

US $465
Heard a loud roaring sound above 35 mph. Replaced left rear hub and bearing assembly. 
36000 mi Wheel Bearing failure - Drivers side 
59000 mi

US $386
Both rear wheel bearing hubs were worn and making a terrible racket and were replaced. 
46000 mi

US $626
Wheel bearing busted--replaced. 
25000 mi

US $140
Heard loud noise from front passenger; found FR wheel excessive play. Dealer found worn front and rear right wheel bearings. Replaced hub and bearing assmbly. Paid for 4 wheel alignment. 
141500 mi Replaced all struts, shocks and sway bars. Worn out shocks caused premature wear of rear tires, that were also replaced (tire cost not included in this report). Issue discovered because of excessive road noise. 
301000 mi

US $996
Replaced both front and rear left side wheel bearings. 
318000 mi

US $2818
Replaced rear right wheel bearing. 
77320 mi

C $270
Front left wheel bearing began to make noise. After inspection some minor play noticed. Replaced with Toyota OEM (Koyo) bearing. 
114200 mi

US $300
Failed wheel bearing right rear 
117180 mi

C $300
Front wheel bearings are vibrating. Replaced front left bearing, the right will be done in March. 
117180 mi

C $300
Replaced front right wheel bearing. 
14880 mi Sounds of something loose and caused noise when drove over rough path 
39060 mi Lubricated the rack as it caused knocking sound when do sharp turns. Knock continues. 
54560 mi motor on steering column loosen caused noise when turn or on bumpy road 
93000 mi

US $420
Increasing vibration and noise observed over a few months. Determined the right rear wheel bearing was failing. Had it replaced at a local shop. 
111000 mi

US $298
Rear shocks replaced 
78300 mi

US $94
Driver side shock absorber failed - the seal busted. 
78000 mi

US $560
passenger side rear wheel bearing started to fail 
31800 mi Rear end alignment was off. There are no known adjustment for rear alignment. Dealer recommend body shop for fix. Dealer watching rear alignment If it gets worst then the car will be taken to a body shop for repairs. 

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