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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Toyota Prius Prime 4dr Hatch
95-horsepower 1.8L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD
6000 mi
US $700
Replaced both front tires. Right front had a sidewall tear from a stone curb. Purchased two new wheels since the Prius Prime does not include a spare tire of any sort. Used the Left Front tire on OEM wheel as spare tire.
29950 mi
US $175
12v battery tested "bad" while had car in for reg sched maintenance / oil change / etc ... about 4-1/2 yrs old and about 29,000 miles at time ... had replacement battery installed
46 mi
Tire failure within first 5 miles after vehicle was sitting in lot for 1 year before being sold. dealer covered cost of new tire.
6000 mi
US $135
Replace a bad tire.
1500 mi
Slight tire vibration. Dealer test drove and no problem found. Still have tire vibration at highway speed.
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