Toyota Prius c Toyota Prius c

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Toyota Prius c repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (48%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 67 repairs.
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Toyota Prius c engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (69%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Toyota Prius c 4dr Hatch

73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

29500 mi Took car in for 30,000 mile service, they found engine gasket was leaking, kept car to repair under warranty 

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2013 Toyota Prius c 4dr Hatch

73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

78740 mi Check Hybrid message on dash. Replaced Traction Battery under warranty 
36580 mi

C $120
The engine was running on 3 cylinders instead of 4 cylinders for a while moment when the temperature was very cold outside. Check Engine light and a scary message appeared : Check Hybrid system stop the vehicule in a safe place immediately. They didn't find any trouble on the car. 
11000 mi Gas cap leaked and set off check engine light. 

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2012 Toyota Prius c 4dr Hatch

73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

51000 mi

US $827
Charcoal filter for fuel line replaced 
93000 mi The Hybrid battery system failed and needed to be replaced 
174000 mi

US $1300
The cooling pump went out and needed to be replaced.  
1500 mi Engine had a cracked block from the factory and the engine was replaced. 
40000 mi both water pumps broke. G9040-52010 pump assay waterWM was replaced first, when I went to pick up car dash light was on and 161A0-29015 Pump assay electric was also broke, had to be ordered and replaced. I also had airbag recall fix done 
74500 mi Emissions. Evap canister faulty. Dealer had to order part and have not been back to have it replaced yet. 
76400 mi Return trip to have evap canister replaced. 
117000 mi

US $350
Emissions evap canister replaced 
34000 mi Exhaust shield bent during oil change, causing rattle under hood. 

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Toyota Prius c Engine Problems

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