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2016 Toyota Prius c 4dr Hatch

73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius c in Oregon, United States
Jun 2017 - Jan 2022
Oct 2017

12000 mi
Windshield washer (driver's side) stopped squirting. Repair was attempted and was not successful. Parts were ordered and new repair date was scheduled. Windshield washer (driver's side) stopped squirting. Repair was attempted and was not successful. Parts were ordered and new repair date was scheduled. This was the second repair attempt on this system. Windshield washer (driver's side) stopped squirting. Repair was attempted and was successful. This was the third and finally successful repair attempt on this system. 

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2015 Toyota Prius c 4dr Hatch

73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius c in Oklahoma, United States
- Nov 2017
Nov 2017

24000 mi
Sold car to private party, discovered after sale that lower 30% or so of the dash touchscreen had stopped responding to touch when I went to clear my BT call data. Buyer decided to go ahead and purchase car anyway. I don't know exactly how this story ended but I presume buyer will have this dealt with under warranty at the dealership. 
Toyota Prius c in Georgia, United States
Sep 2017 - Aug 2023
Aug 2023

97000 mi

US $400
Hybrid battery system showed code p0a80. Dr. Prius App showed Battery Module 5 was failing. Swapped out Battery Module 5 for a new (used) battery module. Planning on upgrading to a Lithium Ion battery pack later this year. 

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2014 Toyota Prius c 4dr Hatch

73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius c in Louisiana, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

29500 mi
Took car in for 30,000 mile service, they found engine gasket was leaking, kept car to repair under warranty 
Toyota Prius c in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Oct 2017

30000 mi
Automatic climate control module replaced under warranty 

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2013 Toyota Prius c 4dr Hatch

73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius c in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2017 - Dec 2018
Dec 2017

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. 
Toyota Prius c in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2013 - Mar 2018
Aug 2015

21240 mi
Rear tail Light started to fill with Rain water. Was replace under warranty 
Apr 2017

67580 mi

C $180
Rear left tail light filled with water. had to be replace 
Toyota Prius c in Maryland, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016

34000 mi
Dashboard showed maintenance past due message despite having taken it in for routine maintenance 4 weeks prior. I was told mechanics may not have reset the electronics 
Sep 2020

62210 mi
Hybrid transaxel system malfunction 
Nov 2021

69000 mi

US $300
Tire sensor malfunction showing low pressure 
Toyota Prius c in Malaysia
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2016

62200 mi
Crack inside left front headlamp, on silver plastic surrounding the low beam module. Whole headlamp assembly replaced under warranty. 
Aug 2017

78740 mi
Check Hybrid message on dash. Replaced Traction Battery under warranty 
May 2018

96100 mi
Both headlights developed cracks internally. Replace under extended warranty 
Toyota Prius c in Washington, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017

27000 mi
Driver door lock stopped working. Before leaving the dealership, discovered the repair had disabled the passenger door lock, so had to leave the car for a second day. 
Toyota Prius c in Georgia, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016

22000 mi
The dashboard pad was broken. Repaired under warranty 
Toyota Prius c in California, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014

11000 mi
Gas cap leaked and set off check engine light. 
Toyota Prius c in Indiana, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2017
Jul 2015

30500 mi
Sometimes AC could not be turned off by pressing the AC Off Button. They could not find the solution so was asked to come back later. The reason is found by myself. The AC AUTO button gets pressed and is in a position that does not toggle properly when OFF is pressed. I do not have a perm fix but will only do the slide with finger to toggle it properly. 

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2013 Toyota Prius c 4-door

4-cylinder hybrid CVT 2WD

Toyota Prius c in Iowa, United States
Mar 2013 - May 2015
May 2015

13000 mi
Left tail light was filled with water. 

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2012 Toyota Prius c

Engine not specified

Toyota Prius c in Virginia, United States
Sep 2014 - Dec 2017
Sep 2015

48000 mi

US $598
Both the left and right wheel bearings were totally in need of replacement. One I paid for and the other the dealer paid for. 

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2012 Toyota Prius c 4dr Hatch

73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Toyota Prius c in Maryland, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2016
Sep 2014

54000 mi

US $11
Right headlight out at 53,500 miles. 
Dec 2014

60000 mi

US $11
Left headlight out at 59,000 miles. 
Toyota Prius c in New Hampshire, United States
Jul 2017 - Apr 2018
Apr 2018

93000 mi

US $5
License plate light bulbs - had to remove rear inside panel. 
Toyota Prius c in Texas, United States
Jun 2012 - Oct 2012
Jul 2012

1000 mi
At a little under 900 miles, being bounced all over the interstate, I discovered that my tires were all over inflated (40+psi each). Reducing air pressure improved ride but still felt like a tire was imbalanced. Actually it was two. July 15 
Aug 2012

1200 mi
Second time for a balance. Last time two tires OOB. This time all four including one so bad on rt front it had to be remounted. Lame excuses. Original repair and over inflation reason not in Toyota owners website-Suspicious-Still not right!! After two tires replaced took it to another Toyota dealership who exchanged air in all 4 tires with nitrogen (N2). This did remove a part of the problem but potholes and manholes sends shocks thru seat into my spine. DO NOT BUY A PRIUS C!!!! 
Toyota Prius c in Louisiana, United States
Mar 2012 - May 2018
Sep 2014

48000 mi
Although Bluetooth Connection between radio and iphone can be completeled successfully the iphone information (pandora, etc) does not show on radio display. Bluetooth connection difficult to connect also. Replace radio. 
Toyota Prius c in North Dakota, United States
May 2012 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

46000 mi
Tinny rattles and related 
Toyota Prius c in Georgia, United States
Mar 2013 - Feb 2022
Mar 2015

41000 mi

US $100
Both wiper fluid squirt motors burned out at the same time. $100 deductible later, I'm all good. 
Jul 2017

80000 mi

US $35
Passenger door lock actuator was intermittent. Sometimes it would lock, other times it would not. 
Toyota Prius c in Alabama, United States
Sep 2012 - Dec 2017
Jul 2017

100000 mi

US $240
Starter battery went out 
Toyota Prius c in South Dakota, United States
Jul 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015

US $827
Charcoal filter for fuel line replaced 
Toyota Prius c in Florida, United States
Mar 2012 - Dec 2020
Oct 2019

94000 mi

US $550
Rear wheel bearings gave out. Price from dealer was 1100 including installation. Got aftermarket parts and had work performed by local repair shop for 550. 
Nov 2020

117000 mi

US $1700
Worn struts. Estimate $1700. Chose not to repair due to age and mileage of car. 
Toyota Prius c in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2012 - Jan 2022
Mar 2016

119040 mi
right rear wheel bearing siezing 
Jan 2022

168020 mi
ABS traction control light is on and the fix is $4,000 and the car is worth less so we drive without ABS. Welcome back to the 70's 
Toyota Prius c in Arizona, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

93000 mi
The Hybrid battery system failed and needed to be replaced 
Jun 2022

174000 mi

US $1300
The cooling pump went out and needed to be replaced.  This was done along with a AC flush and refill. 
Toyota Prius c in Georgia, United States
Apr 2012 - Dec 2013
Jan 2013

34000 mi
Exhaust shield bent during oil change, causing rattle under hood. 
Toyota Prius c in Nevada, United States
Mar 2012 - Mar 2014
Sep 2012

1500 mi
Engine had a cracked block from the factory and the engine was replaced. 
Toyota Prius c in South Dakota, United States
Oct 2012 - Dec 2016
Dec 2012

2000 mi
When sitting idle for two days or more the small battery (one for the computer) would be dead. 
Toyota Prius c in New York, United States
Dec 2013 - Aug 2018
Apr 2015

74500 mi
Emissions. Evap canister faulty. Dealer had to order part and have not been back to have it replaced yet. 
May 2015

76400 mi
Return trip to have evap canister replaced. 
May 2018

117000 mi

US $350
Emissions evap canister replaced 
Toyota Prius c in Malaysia
Aug 2013 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

26040 mi
Replacement of the A/C push button switch which was sticky. Reverse sensor beeps continuously when wet. 
Toyota Prius c in California, United States
Jul 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014 Passenger side turn signal indicator on mirror stopped working. Whole bulb assembly was replaced. 
Toyota Prius c in California, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Sep 2015

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 Fan off button sticks in off position since car was new, I am not planning on repairing. 
Mar 2022

100000 mi

US $1947
3 actuators broke, leaving vent stuck open to draw hot engine air into car, causing ac to break in October. Started to work again, but replaced anyway. The problem was always intermittent. 
Toyota Prius c in New Mexico, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2022
May 2016

46400 mi
Water accumulating in bottom of left side rear light assembly. I could not find a seal that was obviously damaged or loose. I drilled a tiny hole in the bottom of the assembly to allow any more water to drain. 
Toyota Prius c in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2015
Nov 2012

11000 mi
P0441 and P0445 Check Engine Lights No Problem Found, Reset and light did not come back 
Jan 2015 55k miles: Driver power door lock actuator failed and replaced. Covered under extended warranty. Would cost approximately $625 to repair outside warranty. Also performed 55k mile service at the same time (tire rotation and inspection). 
Toyota Prius c in Mississippi, United States
Nov 2012 - Nov 2014
Jun 2013

9000 mi
GPS was malfunctioning. They reprogrammed it. 
Jul 2013

9700 mi
GPS not showing correctly in directions. 
Toyota Prius c in Ohio, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015

31000 mi
AC and Off buttons stick. Was basically told they couldn't replicate (despite many similar reports online), and they blew compressed air behind the button to clean it out. Problem persists intermittently. 
Toyota Prius c in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2012 - Sep 2015
Aug 2013

12700 mi
Abnormal noise from A/C. Noisy blower motor bearing. Blower replaced motor assembly #870151 
Sep 2013

13000 mi
a/c compressor noise. dealer modified/reprogrammed compressor speed 
May 2014

20400 mi
heat/a-c control head unit goes blank. 
Sep 2015

31000 mi
passenger door lock inop 
Toyota Prius c in California, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014

32300 mi
AC off button sometimes gets stuck. 
Toyota Prius c in Oregon, United States
Nov 2012 - Apr 2019
Dec 2012

5000 mi
Foam coming out between dash and windshield, dash rattles while driving. They removed the dash, fixed the foam piece, and installed extra foam to reduce rattles. 
Toyota Prius c in Victoria, Australia
Sep 2012 - Feb 2014
Nov 2013

14260 mi
Air-con compressor was making rumbling noise though it still works. Replacement compressor on back order 
Dec 2013

14880 mi
Replaced Air-con compressor 

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