2012 Toyota Prius v Toyota Prius v 2012

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2012 Toyota Prius v repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (18%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (15%)

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2012 Toyota Prius v brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (64%)

< $100 (9%)

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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.

2012 Toyota Prius v 4dr Wagon

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

75020 mi

C $140
Replaced rear rotors and pads. Cleaned and lubed rear calipers. Cleaned and lubed front calipers. 
98580 mi

C $630
[parking brake] cables needed replacing 
78120 mi

C $400
rear brakes 
66222 mi

US $490
Replace rear pads, shims, rotors, fit kit, clean and lube calipers. During replacement of tires the tech found the left rear caliper not functioning as designed due to dirt build-up and salt corrosion. Thus rear brake service was performed on both rear brake assemblies. 
90000 mi

US $600
Left front caliper frozen. Dealer had to rebuild both front calipers. 
72000 mi

US $200
Replace rear brake pads and resurface rear rotors. Primary Toyota dealer wanted $415 but i got a brake specials promotion at another Toyota dealer who was able to do it for 200 
70800 mi

US $200
Foreign object on abs sensor which was not covered by extended factory warranty 
68000 mi

US $100
Rear pads & rotors 
86000 mi

US $255
Brake Pads & Rotors 
105000 mi

US $91
Front Brake Pads & Rotors replaced 
42300 mi

US $500
stuck rear brake part wore rear pad down so had to replace pad and rotors. 

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