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2012 Toyota Prius repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (11%)
Chart based on 88 repairs.
2012 Toyota Prius engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Toyota Prius
Engine not specified
| 41000 mi | Water pump failure |
2012 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD
| 41200 mi US $875 |
Power management control unit, 12 volt battery |
| 54800 mi US $600 |
Water pump failed for radiator |
| 9000 mi | Plug In Hybrid making unusual knocking noise when under the moderate load to the engine. Dealers could not find the problem and deemed as normal operation. I had Regular Prius Hybrid (Not Plug In), and never had this issue before. |
2012 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 98000 mi US $15 |
The Car is Burning Excessive Oil. About 3.5 quarts in 10000 miles. Apparently a common issue on a Toyota Prius (2010-2015). Interesting thing is it's not burning enough oil to do the "repair". According to the Toyota TSB on the issue the car needs to burn more then 1 quart in 1000 miles. The repair is to replace the pistons and rings which is not trivial, and rather expensive. I will do an oil analysis and see if I have excessive metal. And if not switch oil to a 0w-30 or 0w-40. |
| 155000 mi US $524 |
Engine developed a miss needed new coil, spark plugs, Induction system cleaning |
| 140000 mi US $1600 |
oil pan leak found. apparently common at lower mileage on prius. they replaced the computer also because it had drips on it, but didn't charge me for that. |
| 249000 mi US $212 |
Replaced Spark Plugs |
| 126000 mi | Hybrid inverter failed (yellow not red triangle), covered by Toyota warranty extension |
| 86000 mi | Inverter components overheated and burned (a known issue covered under Toyota's extended warranty up to 15 years of coverage with no miles limit) |
| 95000 mi | Hybrid engine was not working. They changed the static inverter. |
| 32000 mi | Timing cover oil leak. Seals were replaced. |
| 35800 mi US $52 |
Trouble Code P0138 O2 Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank1, Sensor2). Dealer found sensor wire "chewed". We paid for diagnosis only and I replaced the O2 sensor with aftermarket part (Denso which also manufactures the OEM sensor). |
| 104000 mi | Intelligent Power Module and Inverter replaced along with brake repairs, both known issues and covered under recalls. |
| 74200 mi US $50 |
Oil leak from timing cover gasket. |
| 37000 mi US $58 |
Check engine light came on because of fuel tank vacuum leak. Techs tightened fuel cap and cleared alarm. |
| 38180 mi | Replace EGR Fume smell when accelerating. |
| 49160 mi | Engine tapping noise. Performed fuel ignition decarbonize 4 times. Replace HV battery. OBD2 error code: P0A80 |
| 110980 mi | Engine oil leaking and suspect of piston ring issues. Manifold, throttle body serviced. Recommended by dealer to replace with semi-sync oil and monitor the leakage. |
| 110500 mi US $3766 |
Hybrid battery pack. 8yr, 125k Extended warranty does not cover hybrid components. Hybrid components only covered up to 8yr, 100k |
| 50000 mi | DC-DC converter warranty repair |
| 103000 mi US $160 |
Noticed a metallic clicking noise somewhere in the mid section of the engine bay ... turns out the heatshild of the first catalytic converter broke off. Toyota Dealership found the issue but they do not "repair" but replace the whole exhaust section for $2700. So I declined that and it was temporary fix with mechanical wires. and they said not critical. Later the heatshield was removed hopefully not causing more trouble. |
| 90000 mi US $40 |
Replaced PCV valve |
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