| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 60 repairs.
2012 Toyota Prius v engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 10 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
| 221000 mi US $6200 |
Water pump failure led to leaking head gasket. Entire engine was replaced |
| 224000 mi US $150 |
Replaced both oxygen sensors after one failed. |
| 241000 mi US $500 |
throttle body was clogged, car did not start properly. |
| 77500 mi C $350 |
Engine shaken and can’t accelerate. It was caused by a dirty throttle body. After cleaning it runs fine. |
| 86000 mi | Inverter board required chip replacement and new cooling grease to be used. The defect is in original inverter board design. Repair is part of the Hybrid system and was covered under warranty. |
| 47740 mi | Eng. light on Ecm replaced |
| 6000 mi | 3 times car failed due to ice buildup in the intake manifold. Nearly left stranded on remote Alaska highway due to severe loss of power/misfired. Toyota installed a new prototype manifold and a better type is being developed for Arctic cold! |
| 10000 mi | Dealer had car for 12 days while we were gone on vacation. Only performed a 10K mile check.Advised that the factory rep was unable to visit until next week,and Toyota still working on a fix by winter.When it breaks again Toyota can buy it! |
| 120000 mi US $200 |
Hybrid Inverter failed; was replaced successfully |
| 28000 mi | It was a sensor problem. They reset the sensor and the Check Engine light turned off |
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