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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (62%)

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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 v 4dr Wagon

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

75640 mi

C $472
Increasing hum or vibration like snow tire whine. Soon increased to be very loud. Dealer diagnosed as a wheel bearing with demonstration on test drive. Now it is once again smooth and quiet. 

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2013 Toyota Prius v 4dr Wagon

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

125240 mi

C $665
2 struts plus two springs 
161000 mi

US $1800
Rear wheel bearings had to be replaced 

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2012 Toyota Prius v 4dr Wagon

98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

100000 mi

US $200
Struts 
77500 mi

C $150
Four wheel alignment three wheels required adjustment 
76880 mi

C $89
Replaced rear shocks. Drivers side leaking fluid but had not failed yet. 
21000 mi Clunk when turning the steering wheel. Dealer informed they replaced the steering rack 
19840 mi After developing a loud knocking sound after going over bumps, the dealership replaced a failed shock in right-rear. 
75640 mi replaced steering rack due to clunking noise. 
45000 mi

US $20
Wheel vibration at 65-70 mph 
61000 mi

US $66
right rear shock 
83000 mi rear end vibration at 68-70 mph. diagnostic turned up no solution. 
I felt like the alignment of the steering wheel was off to the left. 

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Toyota Prius v Suspension Problems

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