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2011 Toyota Prius repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (26%)

Other (5%)

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2011 Toyota Prius suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

120000 mi

US $650
The front right wheel bearing and hub required replacement 
157000 mi

US $2000
Needed new front struts on both sides, plus rear bearings and brake job on one rear wheel after a caliper froze 
8680 mi Rattling noise for steering shaft,  
13020 mi

$90
Replaced steering column shaft - design fault. Fixed rattling noises - dashboard, center console. 
21040 mi FL suspension link noise-Replaced. 
25420 mi

$180
Noise heard when go over bump 
32020 mi

$489
Thud felt when turning 
36860 mi EPS replace. Problem resurface again--small amount of free play when turning. RF suspension replaced due to noise. 
41540 mi EPS never fixed. 
68700 mi

US $540
Failed front passenger side wheel bearing. This lead to very load road noise. Entire hub needed to be replaced. Toyota parts used. Mechanic was able to replace hub on car so no alignment needed. 
113000 mi

US $470
Passenger side rear wheel bearing replaced 
127000 mi

US $800
Wheel speed sensor failed. Unfortunately this is integrated into the wheel hub (which had already been replaced 1-2 years earlier because of wheel bearing failure). The entire wheel hub needed to be replaced. 

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2011 Toyota Prius Suspension Problems

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