Toyota Prius v Toyota Prius v

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Toyota Prius v repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (19%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (13%)

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Toyota Prius v brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (39%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (11%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Toyota Prius v 4dr Wagon

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

16740 mi

C $800
Premature wear on discs, maybe due car having been unused for some time buy previous owner 

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2014 Toyota Prius v 4dr Wagon

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

50220 mi

C $525
Rear Brake pads 80% worn. New Rotors, Brake pads, then all front and rear brakes cleaned and serviced. 

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2013 Toyota Prius v 4dr Wagon

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

80000 mi

US $400
Rear brakes 
27500 mi Drag on the rear wheels 
44000 mi

US $400
Rear pads rotors at44000 
74000 mi

US $500
Another brake repair. Rotors and pads— again ???? 
168000 mi

US $800
Stuck caliper, plus another caliper was starting to stick. New calipers, plus pads and rotors, plus emergency cable maintenance. 

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2012 Toyota Prius v 4dr Wagon

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

98580 mi

C $630
[parking brake] cables needed replacing 
66222 mi

US $490
Replace rear pads, shims, rotors, fit kit, clean and lube calipers. During replacement of tires the tech found the left rear caliper not functioning as designed due to dirt build-up and salt corrosion. Thus rear brake service was performed on both rear brake assemblies. 
90000 mi

US $600
Left front caliper frozen. Dealer had to rebuild both front calipers. 
42300 mi

US $500
stuck rear brake part wore rear pad down so had to replace pad and rotors. 
78120 mi

C $400
rear brakes 
86000 mi

US $255
Brake Pads & Rotors 
105000 mi

US $91
Front Brake Pads & Rotors replaced 
68000 mi

US $100
Rear pads & rotors 
75020 mi

C $140
Replaced rear rotors and pads. Cleaned and lubed rear calipers. Cleaned and lubed front calipers. 
70800 mi

US $200
Foreign object on abs sensor which was not covered by extended factory warranty 
72000 mi

US $200
Replace rear brake pads and resurface rear rotors. Primary Toyota dealer wanted $415 but i got a brake specials promotion at another Toyota dealer who was able to do it for 200 

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Toyota Prius v Brake Problems

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