| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Expensive Toyota Prius repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 260 repairs.
Toyota Prius repair cost distribution
$2500+ (33%)
$1000 - $2499 (67%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 207 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
95-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 60000 mi US $1000 |
Shaft assembly torn right cv joint |
2016 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
95-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 28000 mi US $1000 |
Windshield cracked because of heat. Noticed tiny crack in the windshield, which grew into a foot-long crack. Seems like a defect because many other Prius drivers have reported windshield issues/cracking not involving rocks or accidents. |
| 201000 mi US $2400 |
The dealer stated that the exhaust heat recovery system valve failed, causing a coolant leak into the catalytic converter. Requires exhaust system replacement for the affected valve. 3rd party, an Independent shop, mentioned that the part is a common fail point for gen 4. The only symptom was a chronic low coolant, slow leak. Over time this will damage the cat if the problem is ignored by topping off the fluids. |
2015 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 49000 mi US $1200 |
Bluetooth failed |
2013 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 183000 mi US $3500 |
Head gasket |
2012 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 110500 mi US $3766 |
Hybrid battery pack. 8yr, 125k Extended warranty does not cover hybrid components. Hybrid components only covered up to 8yr, 100k |
| 155000 mi US $1290 |
Replaced master cylinder assembly |
| 30300 mi US $2175 |
Air conditioning compressor failure. On request, Toyota paid 75 percent of parts, labor and tax. |
| 140000 mi US $1600 |
oil pan leak found. apparently common at lower mileage on prius. they replaced the computer also because it had drips on it, but didn't charge me for that. |
2011 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 66000 mi US $3500 |
Stone came through opening in front and damaged inverter cooling radiator. Coolant was lost and inverter failed and was ruined. Cost was covered by road hazard insurance Note: Prius has no grill work in front opening to catch stones |
| 85000 mi US $100 |
TPMS valve stem |
| 91000 mi US $300 |
Lean code on CEL. Replaced O2 sensors. Light came back on; Will investigate at annual inspection. |
| 95000 mi US $1540 |
Persistent lean fuel trims and P0171 code. Diagnosed as bad fuel injectors. Replaced all 4 fuel injectors with genuine Toyota, cleaned intake, back of valves, injector ports, EGR tube, replaced intake manifold gasket. |
| 83500 mi US $2404 |
AC compressor failed and replace. |
| 125000 mi US $2500 |
Compressor failure. Had to be replaced |
| 120000 mi US $2200 |
A known problem for this generation of Prius failed: the brake booster and accumulator system. Unfortunately this happened less than a year after it would have been eligible for a free repair from the dealer! |
| 120000 mi US $766 |
Driver side front door panel replaced due to failed heat stake welds holding armrest |
| 124200 mi US $872 |
Replaced leaking axle seal |
| 219000 mi US $160 |
Replaced mass airflow sensor - rough idle, reduced fuel economy, CEL |
| 228000 mi US $3800 |
Leaking head gasket |
| 120000 mi US $650 |
The front right wheel bearing and hub required replacement |
| 157000 mi US $2000 |
Needed new front struts on both sides, plus rear bearings and brake job on one rear wheel after a caliper froze |
2010 Toyota Prius
Engine not specified
| 220000 mi US $450 |
Replaced spark plugs and coils |
| 230000 mi US $1050 |
Water pump fan disintegrated and failed |
2010 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 166000 mi US $450 |
Replaced brake pad and rotors |
| 170000 mi US $2400 |
Transistor Kit Power Module for Hybrid system overheated and was replaced. Check Engine light turn on. The hybrid system no longer ran due to this issue. |
| 181000 mi US $1500 |
Hybrid system Manifold assembly replaced EGR valve caused too much air to enter engine |
| 156000 mi US $2500 |
steering motor replaced |
| 65720 mi C $1750 |
Started losing oil last August. Checked over, compression test to confirm. Put in new block. Freak thing and not normal at all. Probably should have changed oil more often than every 10000 km. |
| 159000 mi US $1500 |
replaced head gasket |
| 181000 mi US $509 |
Front crank seal was leaking so I elected to have the shop do it. It wasn't super critical, but I thought it would be a pain to do myself. |
| 187729 mi US $1220 |
New head gasket. I noticed the car had been going through coolant (slowly.) A check of the plugs showed one cylinder had been getting wet. |
| 150000 mi US $2600 |
Triangle of death error message up. Barely could drive it. The spark plugs were so bad they were surprised I drove it to the shop |
| 139000 mi US $1500 |
Excessive oil use starting at 135000 miles. $1500-$2000 quote to repair. Currently 1qt every 1200 miles. Decided not to repair. |
| 32700 mi US $1684 |
A/C compressor failed in internally disintegrated pushing metal debris through the entire a/c system |
| 73000 mi US $1100 |
A/C Compressor needed to be replaced. |
| 82000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced rusted rotors and stuck brake caliper. |
| 83000 mi US $235 |
Front passenger inner wheel liner Replaced. $104 for the part $114 for labor 1 hour work East Madison Toyota |
| 108000 mi US $1410 |
I came in with "rattling" when accelerating. Most often occurred when accelerating uphill. They diagnosed and recommended Brake pads, rotors, drums, and hydraulic lines to be replaced. This didn't fix the issue, but brakes felt better, and I don't feel like there's as much slippage after. |
| 109000 mi US $150 |
Oil was very low. Needed to get it towed and topped up. Confirmed that there is a leak, possibly in the engine block. They recommended replacing the gasket, but it would cost thousands. |
| 290000 mi US $1700 |
Blown head gasket |
| 350000 mi US $205 |
Engine overheat at high power only. Replaced Electric engine water pump. |
| 128000 mi US $2286 |
Replaced inverter |
| 110000 mi US $251 |
Engine battery replacement |
| 150000 mi US $150 |
Changed front brake pads and rotors |
| 158000 mi US $1658 |
Tune up and intake manifold change |
| 97000 mi US $150 |
The traction control light was on and the hill start assist did not work. Dealer reset the light and system now works. No parts were replaced. |
| 109000 mi US $1500 |
A/C wasn't working. Compressor needed to be replaced and re-mounted Wiring for headlight needed to be replaced. The previous shop botched the headlight replacement, melting some of the wiring. |
| 206000 mi US $1800 |
A/C compressor/motor assembly failed and was replaced and system recharged |
| 138000 mi US $2600 |
Major oil leak. |
| 25000 mi US $140 |
Heard loud noise from front passenger; found FR wheel excessive play. Dealer found worn front and rear right wheel bearings. Replaced hub and bearing assmbly. Paid for 4 wheel alignment. |
| 50000 mi US $1000 |
Wife noted bad scraping sounds from rear. Further interrogation reveals very poor gas mileage in past month or so. Inspection shows rear passenger brake rotors with surface corrosion and no shiny areas unlike the other brake rotors. In addition, rotor itself was warm to touch. Internet search suggested seized calipers, confirmed by mechanic who recommended changing both calipers, replace rotors and pads, and dressing and replace brake fluid which he suggested might have been contaminated when water and cause of the problem. After repair, noise is gone and gas mileage returned to normal. |
| 95280 mi $4000 |
The left fender liner fell down during the highway trip. Totally damaged. Full replace including plugs and etc. if I can say, quite expensive OEM piece of plastic. |
| 98980 mi $500 |
Rear right bearing replaced. Was too noisy. |
| 95000 mi US $4200 |
Hybrid converter |
| 61000 mi US $1000 |
Burned out headlight bulb turned into a complete replacement of the wiring harness for both headlights. First dealer tried a scam. Second dealer repaired the problem.One headlight lens damaged. Ex. Warrenty paid $600.00, I paid $400.00. |
| 50800 mi US $3100 |
Brake master cylinder/ABS unit failed. Part alone is $2700! I heard a squealing noise traced to the brake booster pump, dealership took almost two weeks to get part and replace. Toyota will not provide any consideration/compensation. |
| 230300 mi US $160 |
Oil leaking from timing chain tensioner. Replaced timing chain tensioner and re-sealed (had to leave car overnight at the dealer to allow time for the sealant to cure. Free loaner car. |
| 267000 mi US $594 |
EGR valve and heat exchanger were plugged with oil deposits. Dealer replaced EGR valve and attempted cleaning the EGR heat exchanger with solvent, but eventually had to replace it. |
| 301000 mi US $996 |
Replaced both front and rear left side wheel bearings. |
| 318000 mi US $2818 |
ABS/Traction control ECU fault: hazard lights blinking, TCS/ABS/Cruise Control not working. Replaced ABS/Traction Control module and one wheel speed sensor. Replaced rear right wheel bearing. |
2010 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
| 31620 mi $2000 |
ABS warning sign lit up after servicing. ABS sensor was displaced and had to be re-positioned. Radio FM not playing above certain frequency range i.e > 98 A modulator was added to capture certain radio station. |
| 77500 mi $200 |
Controller change was needed |
| 109120 mi $450 |
Check Engine lit up and car stalled on Motorway. Towed to garage. After verification, electrician found out that sensors needed cleaning. No parts change required. |
| 5200 mi US $157 |
Ran into a curb; had to replace drivers' side front tire after it immediately flattened. |
| 18000 mi US $255 |
Five of the six front light bulbs burned out & had to be replaced. No fuse problem detected. |
| 38000 mi US $167 |
Tire was flat when I first got into it to leave work for the day. Had to purchase a new tire and have it put on. |
| 41000 mi US $700 |
Rear brake pads and rotors replaced. |
| US $3000 | The car just wouldn't start. I had it towed to the dealer and they said it needed a new inverter, for $3,000+. I was appalled, but it was cheaper than buying a new car. |
2009 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 127000 mi US $250 |
Edge of hood had rust under paint. Toyota paid 1/2 (up to $250.00) to have rust removed and repainted. Also had stone chips buffed out. I think Toyota should have paid full price (by my reading of warranty) but I'll take what I can get. |
| 134500 mi US $230 |
Replaced both headlights. Had to get mechanic 2help get weather sield off drivers side headlight. Was getting pulled over because headlights were going out intermittently. Bulbs were still working but im resistance had increased over tim |
| 149000 mi US $245 |
12 volt battery needed to be replaced. Next time I'll do it myself, located in the trunk. Had several false transmission warnings that I believe was caused by low voltage. Can monitor battery voltage from message screen in diagnostic mode. |
| 163300 mi US $1100 |
Front struts Front right CV joint/ axle |
| 185000 mi US $400 |
The HID bulb on left died. New one is $130.00. Decided to convert to LED lamps, headlights and fog lights. Was only getting 3 yrs out of bulbs, thought they should last at least 10yrs for that price. All cars forward will be LED. |
| 155500 mi US $2850 |
the speedometer was shutting off, a common problem, I personally replaced the little capacitor that the internet says is the problem and it hasnt shut off since |
| 64060 mi R 3000 |
The shock absorbers in the front strut assemblies were replaced. The shock absorbers were leaking and not performing like they used to due to normal wear and tear. |
| 67000 mi US $450 |
Water Pump was showing a small leak. Replaced. |
| 79194 mi US $1500 |
CEL (Check Engine Light): Engine 3-way coolant valve - $613 Burping Sound: Replaced ABS Actuator Dealer reported Serpentine Belt heavily cracked - Replaced at owner expense Rear Hatch Lift Keyless Entry Sensor Rubber "melting" onto fingers in usage. Replaced $330 A/C not very cold - drain and recharged - $144 Check Tires Light came on right after leaving the shop after new tires installed. Replaced TPMS sensor. They wanted $300 - agreed to no charge. Marker Light |
| 99500 mi US $700 |
Red Triangle appeared - code P0A93 - inverter coolant pump issue. Dealer checked system claimed no problem. Decided to replace pump anyway. |
| 135300 mi US $650 |
The main unit for the radio and GPS unit had to be replaced |
| 248000 mi US $2200 |
Multi Function Display went black |
| 98000 mi US $1200 |
Diagnose check engine light: Water pump "failing" by report, and coolant temperature sensor inoperative. Vehicle held overnight, awaiting delivery of coolant temp sensor to Dealer. Water pump and coolant temperature sensor replaced on second day. Vehicle returned to us. The next day, check engine light is back. Car back to Dealer. Diagnose check engine light. Coolant flow control valve, and wiring for coolant temperature sensor replaced. Vehicle returned later the same day. |
| 50300 mi US $250 |
The starter battery needed to be replaced. Apparently if the car has been jumped once or twice the batter goes bad and will fail randomly when starting the car. |
| 110000 mi US $1200 |
The care was making slight noise when going over bumps. Replaced both struts, and a sway bar link on the driver's side. |
| 153000 mi US $100 |
Replaced both headlights, tough job to do but the dealer wanted $450 to change them. This is the 5th time I have done it. Bulbs last about a year before failing. |
2008 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 90000 mi US $170 |
The start sequence is powered by a small lead acid battery; boot computers, energize brakes, engage big hybrid battery. A weak small battery could not energize the fly-by-wire brakes causing warning lights and car would not shift into drive |
| 159000 mi US $1100 |
The inverter coolant pump failed. Replaced at New Jersey dealership the same day. |
| 54700 mi US $350 |
The original 12V battery needed to be replaced. |
| 92000 mi US $950 |
replacement of front struts left and right Evap system. One part of the gas line replaced |
| 105000 mi US $360 |
Front tire pressure monitoring system sensors replaced. |
| 115000 mi US $12000 |
front wheel bearings replaced because there was a slight whirring noise |
| 59200 mi US $400 |
Dead 12 volt battery |
| 71000 mi US $200 |
Replaced both headlights |
| 75000 mi US $1900 |
Both headlight assemblies replaced. High beams working intermittently. |
| 87420 mi C $400 |
Front bearing assembly replaced. |
| 103540 mi C $1000 |
Front lower control arms replaced. "Play" was too high to pass safety inspection. Wheel alignment. |
| 67000 mi US $1000 |
HID Headlights reached the end of their life |
| 83700 mi C $1400 |
replaced two front wheel bearings, brakes, brake hub |
| 113700 mi US $120 |
Replace drive belt. |
| 106000 mi US $1000 |
Replace front sway-bar links. |
| 156000 mi US $165 |
Muffler heat shield replaced |
| 158000 mi US $400 |
Replace water pump Replace steering rack |
| 163000 mi US $170 |
Replace tie rod ends |
| 90000 mi US $750 |
Carbon buildup on engine intake has to be cleaned. |
| 99000 mi US $2400 |
Failed catalytic converter had to be replaced. |
| 187000 mi US $478 |
Running exceedingly rough. Had to replace spark plugs & other electronic parts. Wanted to replace brakes, but decided not to at this time. |
| 350000 mi US $4500 |
Engine was using oil, about a quart every two weeks, and had to be replaced with a used engine. |
| 271000 mi US $1500 |
Drive battery failed |
| 61000 mi US $250 |
Noticed I had to turn radio louder with windows down with beginning of warmer weather. Thought tire problem. At regular service interval dealer found and replaced defective both front wheel bearings. Charged for alignment. Very slow AC leak, recharged. |
| 81300 mi US $205 |
Replaced defective HID, drivers side, headlamp. Replaced same LED under original warranty period but now I was told by Toyota because of lawsuit I am now out of additional extended warranty coverage. I argued to no avail. |
| 102700 mi US $472 |
Check Engine light. First visit #2 cylinder problem. Change plugs, clean injectors. Mechanic also recommended cracked serpentine belt and possible water pump leakage. I okayed replace serpentine belt. |
| 103000 mi US $487 |
30 days and 500 miles after repair on 4/01/2016 the same condition again on 5/07/16. Check engine light. Dealer found bad injector cylinder # 2 again. Replaced faulty injector. Now problem is corrected . |
| 106200 mi US $600 |
Not normal, rather loud noise coming from front of car when rolling. Took car to dealer service and found driver side front wheel bearing failing. Dealer also recommended wheel alignment after bearing replacement . |
| 112000 mi US $100 |
Driver door froze from cold weather when I tried to pull open frozen stuck shut door the door handle broke apart.One part of the door handle was metal that had rusted through when I pulled the door to open. causing the handle to break apart. I purchased used door handle assembly from Ebay for $50 and paid a independent body repair shop $50 to install. |
| 119600 mi US $1033 |
Replace front strut assemblies, sway bar links and alignment. Trip included an oil change. I told them no rush to have the car returned. Sweeney's Auto Repair shop had the car 2 weeks. |
| 68000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced front wheel bearings and aligned wheels |
| 113000 mi US $410 |
Rear hatch garnish broke off the car and needed replacement. |
| 131000 mi US $1073 |
Left front headlight assembly started allowing water inside in a rainstorm. HID bulb started going off while driving at night. Sometimes just turning headlights off then back on caused light to come back on. Ballast is located at the bottom of the headlight assembly so all water was dripping onto it. Mechanic replaced headlight assembly, HID bulb and ballast with OEM equipment. Lights now working properly. |
| 143981 mi US $110 |
Replaced inverter coolant pump |
| 159183 mi US $2500 |
Replaced weakening hybrid battery pack with OEM one. No codes were thrown prior to replacement. |
| 48000 mi US $2400 |
Touch screen went out. Dealer wanted $3000. Found video on YouTube pulled it and sent it off and reinstalled with a lifetime warranty. |
| 64000 mi US $190 |
The display controller (part that shows odometer, speed, fuel gauge) had failed. |
| 88000 mi US $600 |
Leaky water pump and worn timing belt replaced. Car happened to be in the shop for a replacement accessory battery. Physical key does not unlock the car. Service center investigated it, but did not do anything. |
| 94000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced a leaky water pump |
| 155000 mi US $353 |
Alignment issues. Car re-aligned and new tires purchased |
| 162900 mi US $377 |
12V battery replacement, coolant replacement and transmission fluid replacement blower fan replaced |
2007 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 232000 mi US $955 |
HID lights replaced for the 4th time since new. First 3 times repairs were covered or partially covered by Toyota. |
| 254200 mi US $5000 |
Bent valve rod. Dealer recommends replacing vehicle. A new engine is recommended. Repairs not economically feasible. |
| 255000 mi US $4335 |
Original engine died at 254500. Replaced engine with used engine (52000 miles). Replaced entire exhaust system at the same time. |
| 289000 mi US $450 |
Water pump leaking and heater hose leaking. Replaced both. |
| 182000 mi US $1549 |
Hybrid battery failure - replaced with with reman battery |
| 220000 mi US $200 |
Car was not engaging. Replaced Hybrid DC converter and started working again. |
| 55800 mi C $1000 |
main bearing in left front wheel required replacement |
| 181000 mi US $500 |
Had to replace the "inverter cooling pump" (?). Was explained this part controls cooling for both the regular and hybrid engines. Check engine light came on then dealer attached a computer to find the code. |
| 280000 mi US $6500 |
Last November (around the 280,000 mile mark) I had problems with the hybrid battery pack. I was told it was "bad" and needed to be replaced. Without doing any research, I had the work done at the dealership. After the fact, I learned that bad cells in the hybrid battery pack can be replaced and it doesn't have to be that expensive. Was also told the catalytic converter wasn't in good condition. Replaced. |
| 101000 mi US $900 |
replace manual water pump, evaluate transmission problem (none found). Drain and refill invertor coolant. Replace cabin air filter. |
| 111000 mi US $3450 |
Replaced hybrid battery |
| 112000 mi US $450 |
Involved coolant control valve which had to be replaced |
| 118000 mi US $112 |
Replaced blower motor. |
| 121000 mi US $2500 |
The check engine light showed a code for the catalytic converter. The exhaust also had a hole in it, so my mechanic said the cost of repairs was more than the car was worth. |
| 101000 mi US $400 |
water pump leak |
| 144000 mi US $3000 |
Replaced drive battery with NEW not rebuilt |
| 150000 mi US $100 |
one headlight burnt out, replaced both while front of car was off |
| 152000 mi US $3200 |
The Hybrid Electric Battery Failed. They replaced the battery and cleaned the cooling fan. |
| 163000 mi US $2679 |
Dramatic loss of power and drain on Hybrid battery. Check engine light on. Catalytic Converter Failed and needed replaced. Due to California emissions laws only new dealer part may be installed and that equalled a very high cost. |
| 215000 mi US $300 |
Fuel economy had been dropping off noticeably. Then the check engine light illuminated indicating that the fuel was too lean. I cleaned the Mass Air flow sensor, replaced the spark plugs, and cleaned the throttle body. The problem persisted so I replaced the original fuel injectors. They were in terrible shape. After the repair the car's mpg increased by approximately 6 mpg. The problem has been fixed. |
| 81000 mi US $550 |
Both front wheel bearings were replaced (left was noisy, right had excessive play). Car also required alignment because the left steering knuckle had to be removed to extract the bearing. |
| 105000 mi US $225 |
Front brake rotors had become rusty and pads were somewhat worn. Brakes had become noisy. I replaced brake rotors and pads on both front wheels. |
| 145000 mi US $2800 |
Traction battery replaced. |
| 129000 mi US $100 |
Passenger side head lamp intermittent. Changed the lamp still no improvement. Not blowing enough hot air. |
| 130000 mi US $400 |
Passenger side head lamp intermittent. Changed the lamp still no improvement. Dealer said the ballast was bad. Costed $400 for parts and labor. |
| 146000 mi US $3050 |
Problem with hybrid battery. I was told 3 out of 20 cells degraded, and the battery needs replacement. I am disappointed with 1 year Toyota warranty for hybrid battery. 12V auxillary battery has 7 years limited warranty at the same time. |
| 154700 mi US $110 |
Passenger side head lamp stopped working. I was told that bulb was replaced. |
| 5000 mi US $3400 |
Car died. Battery determined defective. Also found a fuse and inverter bad. Only battery and tow covered under warranty. Owner paid the rest. |
| 38000 mi US $99 |
Accidentally hit kill switch at base of steering wheel. Could not get car started, and then only by accident. Elmore Toyota wanted $2000 to drain/replace fuel parts due to 'bad' Costco gas. |
| 44000 mi US $2000 |
The MFD needed replacing. AC not working. Audio not working. Speedometer and all info on the screen not reporting data. |
| 50000 mi US $300 |
replaced 12V battery The repair shop recommended new shocks at the cost of $1100, front and rear shocks for the 2007 Prius. Repairs not done ! |
| 72700 mi US $962 |
Power inverter coolant pump valve |
| 87000 mi US $2000 |
replaced AC and associated parts. car was in the shop overnight. dealer provided rental at no additional charge:) |
| 102000 mi US $2000 |
The hybrid battery went out. We bought another one from Napa and installed it ourselves. |
| 118900 mi US $237 |
Brake light switch |
| 126000 mi US $4000 |
Had to have Prius hybrid battery replaced |
| 149900 mi US $1700 |
Replaced hybrid traction battery |
| 182000 mi US $810 |
Replaced combination meter assembly. Toyota had extended the warranty coverage for this part, but extended warranty expired six months prior. |
| 230000 mi US $100 |
Replaced failing relays which were causing codes. |
| 129000 mi US $1300 |
Headlight bulb replacement - second time since owning the car. HID lamps take an hour+ to replace. Both fail intermittently in the same interval, about 2 years. Very bad design. |
| 230500 mi US $400 |
Radiator replacement with new coolant. Radiator developed pin-holes and was leaking Water pump replaced - leaking from shaft |
| 104000 mi US $699 |
Wheel bearing had been making noise for quite some time on the passenger side. I knew someone who owned the same vehicle and said that he had his replaced right around 100,000 miles. Mine was the passenger side but just did both front wheel bearings at the same time. I have a family friend who is a mechanic so it was much cheaper than the quote I received for just the one wheel bearing. |
| 139000 mi US $300 |
Making noises like grinding with very little warning. Almost want to "lock up" with very little pressure. Definitely in need of repair and I will update with actual repairs and costs. Still haven't repaired brakes because they seem fine except when there is percipatation such as rain or snow. |
| 175000 mi US $1400 |
Large nicad battery needed replacement greenbean sells refurbished batteries with lifetime transferable warranty for around $1400 so not really sure of the labor rate it was a flat rate and they take your old battery as well. |
| 169000 mi US $1428 |
Struts replaced. Left front bearing with hub assembly. Alignment. |
| 165000 mi US $1300 |
Replace worn components Struts replaced on all four corners serpentine belt, pulley replaced |
| 185300 mi US $603 |
Driver's side wheel bearing badly worn; replaced. |
| 193000 mi US $317 |
Replace right rear hub assembly |
| 194000 mi US $576 |
Replace right front wheel bearing |
| 204000 mi US $186 |
Replace right rear wheel bearing |
| 71300 mi US $1289 |
The a/c no longer worked. They had to replace the compressor and the passenger side sensor. |
| 96200 mi US $400 |
The water pump was replaced. |
| 61000 mi US $956 |
Dash light indicating need to take car in for service. Service indicated the cooling pump needed replacement and water pump had leak and should be repaired. Had both repaired. |
| 122832 mi US $1150 |
Headlight electronic repair |
| 109900 mi US $2316 |
Replaced Hybrid battery. Car only 10 years old, 110,000 miles. Ridiculous! |
| 113000 mi US $1147 |
Both headlights were flickering periodically, sometimes they would both go off at the same time! Scary at night on a country road. Both headlight ballast and lights were replaced |
| 221800 mi US $700 |
Inverter failed. This is the water pump for the hybrid battery cooling system. |
| 233000 mi US $1000 |
Car was two hours from home. Started running very very rough. Had it towed to nearest Toyota. Stated that the one of the injectors was bad and that the other three were not running within specs. Cost was just over $1000.00. |
| 101000 mi US $291 |
Mass airflow sensor showed error code, part replaced. |
| 113000 mi US $750 |
Hybrid system water pump and valve were seen to need replacement during a routine service. Parts were replaced. |
| 118800 mi US $1400 |
replace front struts and rear shocks, various bellows |
| 123000 mi US $250 |
main dashboard combination meter failed intermittently for third time and then functioned properly again. Symptom blank display for speed, fuel, turn signals, etc. Car would not turn off normally, had to be forced off by holding power button Passenger headlight bulb replaced again. This was remarkable in that this was the fourth or fifth headlight bulb needing to be replaced in two years. Two were replaced by mechanic or dealer, two by owner himself. rate of failure very high for this part. |
| 119000 mi US $1500 |
Bad front driver side wheel bearing Water pump replaced |
2006 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 124000 mi US $1525 |
Touch screen multi-function display failed. Refurbished unit installed by dealer. |
| 121000 mi US $315 |
Weeping engine coolant pump replaced. |
| 135000 mi US $850 |
Replaced HV battery due to reduced battery capacity resulting in poor climbing performance. |
| 142000 mi US $1300 |
Transaxle failed and was replaced with salvage transaxle. |
| 180000 mi US $385 |
Replacement of left front wheel bearing |
| 113200 mi US $1350 |
Clunking sound on bumps |
| 162000 mi US $300 |
Bulb replaced, antifreeze and plugs replaced |
| 185000 mi US $3665 |
Replaced high voltage hybrid battery. |
| 195000 mi US $125 |
Replaced spark plugs at 65,000 miles. One was found to be defective. |
| 243500 mi US $868 |
While traveling, got error code PO301 (Cylinder 1 misfire). However, there was no evident misfire, loss of power reduced gas mileage. 100,000-mile plugs had 50,000 miles on them. I should have simply replaced one ignition coil. for $68. Since the car had 243,000 miles on it, I went to dealer. They replaced all coils and plugs and cleaned the intake for $868. Car runs exactly the same, which has always been just fine. Color me dumb. |
| 125300 mi US $250 |
Tire pressure monitor sensor in one wheel failed, replaced. |
| 127000 mi US $250 |
A few weeks after replacing a pressure sensor in one tire, the low-pressure light came on again. Don't know whether new sensor bad or another one quit. Haven't returned to dealer yet. |
| 130900 mi US $220 |
Replaced reostat controlling instrument panel |
| 131300 mi US $691 |
Check Engine Light came on when Hybrid cooling pump failed. I got a 20% discount on repair as reward for using dealer for maintenance and repair. |
| 131900 mi US $175 |
Parking brake pedal disconnected from brakes. Pushing pedal down had no effect. |
| 153327 mi US $3468 |
Replace hybrid battery on Prius. |
| 153711 mi US $1139 |
Replace front struts, insulator boots, and align |
| 150000 mi US $1500 |
main Hybrid battery pack needed to be replaced |
| 155000 mi US $600 |
Replacement brake pads and new tires |
| 95000 mi US $3300 |
Hybrid battery needed replacement. Dealer tried charging me 4400 even though two other dealers had lower quote. Dealer did not lower price until I actually sent a tow to tow it somewhere else! This is even after I talked to manager! |
| 30000 mi US $139 |
This time the dealer chose to replace the driver's side HID lamp, under warranty. I found the TSB on-line, which prompted them to cover the lamp. So far, everything seems fine. |
| 82000 mi US $2150 |
The touch panel shorted out, making it non-responsive to touch. The panel is on order, so I must return to the dealer. |
| 82000 mi US $800 |
The HID ballasts were defective, burning out the headlights. |
| 91200 mi US $200 |
Noise from front end. Especially loud at 25 - 27 mph. Replaced wheel bearing. |
| 131000 mi US $500 |
While driving, large, red triangle of death and CEL appeared. Since there are no actual gauges on the car, the red triangle of death was all I had to go by. Called around for repair, only one repair shop (not dealer) answered their phone, and got our business. When we arrived, technician pulled the code, which confirmed the inverter coolant problem. Although busy, took our car and repaired it by the next day. Will be taking it to them next time, if there are any issues in the future. |
| 145000 mi US $3000 |
Car had been making noise since new. Assumed it was just, “hybrid noise.” Turns out, it was the brake actuator going out. Had become terrible, so took it in. Got the brake actuator replaced. While there, the 12v battery died. Had it jumped (by the shop) and drove it home. Replaced 12v battery next day. |
| 46000 mi US $800 |
Yaw sensor for Vehicle Stability Control was replaced and LF speed sensor for Anti-lock Braking System was replaced. |
| 49000 mi US $1014 |
Transmission fluid leaking from corroded parking cover. Ten hours labor to get to, diagnose and fix leak. |
| 77500 mi US $1100 |
replaced both front wheel bearings |
| 108000 mi US $250 |
Old age; I had the wheel bearing fixed. |
| 112000 mi US $3600 |
Replaced Hybrid Battery Replace Rear Springs |
| 116000 mi US $287 |
Replaced regular 12-volt battery, second time in 10 years. |
| 120000 mi US $989 |
Brakes replaced on all 4 wheels, flush brake fluid, replaced headlamp lenses. The lenses were becoming opaque and dimmed from old age--developed cataracts? |
| 215200 mi US $2300 |
Was burning oil; about 1 qt/350 miles. Replaced engine. |
| 267000 mi US $120 |
Took to mechanic to find and repair front left front rattle that could be felt in steering wheel. They reported a potential problem with steering splines, requiring replacement, and recommended replacing tie rod ends, at a total cost of $1773. As it turned out, their inspection included tightening something that fixed the rattle. |
| 145000 mi US $4200 |
Hybrid battery failure |
| 162000 mi US $710 |
Water pump, $480 |
| 174900 mi US $710 |
Headlamp bulbs, $230 |
| 178000 mi US $745 |
Front shocks, $745. |
| 194000 mi US $174 |
12V battery died |
| 196000 mi US $800 |
Replace worn front strut shocks |
| 198000 mi US $121 |
Dash rheostat malfunctioned |
| 224200 mi US $1400 |
Replace front and rear shocks Replace upper strut supports Replace spring insulators Replace spring bellows |
| 233000 mi US $160 |
Replaced blower motor |
| 233300 mi US $215 |
12V Accessory Battery Defective |
| 247000 mi US $145 |
Coolant switching valve replaced |
| 203000 mi US $2500 |
Hybrid Battery died |
| 153000 mi US $1900 |
Hybrid Battery |
| 141200 mi US $505 |
Controls on right half of steering column inoperable. |
| 186000 mi US $2800 |
Broken rod in engine, presumably due to wear. Entire engine was replaced with used engine (68K) as it was much more expensive to rebuild. |
| 122000 mi US $1000 |
Front Passenger wheel bearing was bad. |
| 174000 mi US $300 |
Dashboard display went out. |
| 88000 mi US $448 |
Rear spring rusted out and mechanic saw enough rust on the other one to recommend replacing both. He said it was very odd for a Prius to have this issue. |
| 107000 mi US $1500 |
Rechargeable hybrid battery |
| 109000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced traction battery at 106,000 miles, in March. Used rebuilt battery. I had a surging when first started for the first 5-10 minutes when parked in the direct sun, in very hot weather for 4 years. Trouble code 3-14. New battery eliminated problem. |
| 122000 mi US $215 |
Replaced 12V Battery for the third time in the life of this car. |
| 124000 mi US $1600 |
I replaced the traction battery individual cells with new batteries from newpriusbatteries.com |
| 130000 mi US $169 |
I replaced the 12V battery myself. This time I avoided the Optima branded battery as they seem unreliable. I used a Duracell brand. |
| 142000 mi US $100 |
Replaced idler pulley. |
| 198300 mi US $1000 |
Hybrid battery failed. |
| 176000 mi US $1500 |
Fixed P0A80 with a refurbished battery. |
| 100800 mi US $425 |
HID headlights were individually turning off infrequently at random, but became much more frequent recently. Car had too many miles to qualify for class action settlement on this issue. Both bulbs were replaced. |
| 102000 mi US $350 |
Water pump leaking coolant, discovered while replacing serpentine belt. Pump replaced. |
| 167200 mi US $3900 |
Traction battery failing. Red triangle and check engine illuminated, could not accelerate to high speeds. Hybrid battery replaced. 12v battery low, was outputting 9.9v |
| 206000 mi US $250 |
Replaced both headlights with bulbs purchased online. Cost estimate includes both materials and labor. |
| 199000 mi US $1750 |
After nearly 200k, our hybrid battery finally went out. |
| 56000 mi US $242 |
HID headlight on drivers side intermittently not working. After reading Prius Chat I decided rather than have the dealer perform diagnostics I would just have them replace the headlight. Seems to have solved the problem |
| 62000 mi US $240 |
HID Headlight failure, second one to fail. Called the Toyota National Customer Service line and they will reimburse me for the headlight repair. Two other small bulbs were also replaced |
| 156000 mi US $1497 |
A/C compressor had a short and had to be replaced Water pump was leaking |
| 172000 mi US $1945 |
Hybrid battery pac needed to be replaced |
| 190000 mi US $150 |
Hybrid battery replacement from February 2015. Failed and was replaced under warranty |
| 197000 mi US $160 |
Tire Had a flat tire with cut in the sidewall |
| 123380 mi R 100 |
Leaking engine water pump (not the inverter).Replaced along with new V belt |
| 156240 mi R 200 |
AC wasn't making cold. recharged with gas. Fine now |
| 163360 mi R 2500 |
Main traction battery failed |
| 198400 mi R 400 |
Inverter coolant pump failed. Pump caused fuses to blow. All electrical power was lost. Car undriveable. Had to be towed. |
| 94000 mi US $250 |
12 volt battery died...car did not start |
| 109000 mi US $1500 |
Front Wheels noisy, wheel bearings replaced |
2005 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 270000 mi US $1300 |
HV battery died @ 268K. Replaced with warranted reman unit. |
| 308000 mi US $700 |
Condenser broke & loss refrigerant. May have been due to road debris. |
| 31862 mi US $2516 |
Exhaust mangled by road hazard. Replaced exhaust pipe assy FP# 17410-21500 plus 2 gaskets. Replaced all 4 tires Oil change/filter/fluids |
| 70878 mi US $276 |
Replaced 12V aux. battery (failed - caused erratic Start/unable to power off). |
| 67700 mi US $300 |
water pump and belt replaced |
| 73000 mi US $2200 |
The main battery lost power and needed to be replaced. |
| 63000 mi US $498 |
Grinding type noise noted when gas engine engaged. |
| 76600 mi US $1050 |
R&R Compressor Assy |
| 113000 mi US $480 |
Headlamps out of adjustment.R&R Headlight Level Sensor sub assembly |
| 132000 mi US $1390 |
R&R Shifter. R&R Hub & Bearing Assemblies front left and right |
| 155000 mi US $365 |
Car was completely dead in the driveway. 12 volt battery was replaced. |
| 148700 mi US $2300 |
Hybrid battery needed replacement. |
| 152000 mi US $400 |
Water pump (for ICE) needed replacement |
| 161600 mi US $250 |
Original battery (NOT hybrid battery) needed replacement. |
| 189000 mi US $150 |
Headlight HID bulb was replaced. Dealer cost was $300 for replacement bulb. Found one on eBay for $35. |
| 198000 mi US $600 |
One of the cells in the rebuilt hybrid battery failed. A replacement cell cost only about $40. However,the labor to remove the bad cell and replace it, cost about $560. |
| 202300 mi US $225 |
One HID headlight bulb failed. New one at dealership was $300.Found OEM replacement on eBay for $35. |
| 215900 mi US $120 |
Right headlight bulb died. Had it replaced. Dealership quoted $300 for bulb, plus labor. Got bulb online for $35. Had dealership install it. |
| 228000 mi US $300 |
Right headlight was turning off intermittently. Sometimes it wouldn't come on. Turning the switch on & off several caused it to come on. Right headlight bulb was changed. |
| 247000 mi US $300 |
O2 sensor was replaced |
| 139000 mi US $400 |
Small battery died so I had to have the car jump started. First time in 10 years/ever - not bad for a small battery to last 10 years. |
| 158000 mi US $3000 |
All 4 struts blown Mass airflow sensor needed to be cleaned or replaced |
| 160000 mi US $500 |
Exhaust needed replacement |
| 70000 mi US $396 |
Starter battery finally died. Battery was as old as vehicle, 10 years old. Vehicle was purchased Dec. 2004 and this was the original battery |
| 98000 mi US $585 |
Leaky water pump. Pump making rattling noise. Pump replaced, drive belt replaced, system fluid changed and system vacuumed down. |
| 117000 mi US $2600 |
Replaced traction battery in vehicle after it failed. |
| 117000 mi US $300 |
Catalytic converter stolen, replaced. Covered by comprehensive insurance. $300 deductible. Repair cost $1800 without insurance. |
| 61000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced bad Headlight. Replaced Engine Seal. HV Water Pump Recall. Replaced Leaking Water Pump and cracked Belt. |
| 127720 mi C $450 |
Noisy left front hub bearing. Replaced by Midas Muffler using dealer parts. Dealer price for parts was substantially lower than wholesale price available at other sources. Overall experience with local dealership contacts has been very positive. |
| 171120 mi C $350 |
Noisy bearing in right front hub assembly. Replaced assembly. Dealer cost for part was half of what was being charged at aftermarket suppliers. |
| 215760 mi C $220 |
Right Front wheel bearing becoming slightly noisy, so replaced as a precaution. |
| 237460 mi C $200 |
Coolant Diverter Valve replaced. |
| 285100 mi C $140 |
Began losing coolant. one dealer diagnosed as faulty replacement ICE water pump and replaced at no charge (They had already replaced pump 8 months earlier. Coolant loss continued so I took it to another dealer who diagnosed faulty rad cap. Second dealer diagnosed and replaced faulty rad cap. Cost $130, No problem since. |
| 296360 mi C $5430 |
Continued coolant loss eventually diagnosed as cracked engine block. Replaced the gasoline engine. |
| 322400 mi C $150 |
Heater produces less and less heat. Dealer replaced thermostat and checked all systems. No fault found. They are now asking Toyota for advice on next step. Unfortunately Toyota National is closed between Christmas and New Years. |
| 325600 mi C $690 |
6 weeks after my original complaint Toyota sent the dealer a list of items to check. I got the car back with no improvement to the heater, and the cooling system was full of air. The labor cost was $690. I can't afford help like that. |
| 327700 mi C $385 |
Replaced front driver side wheel bearing |
| 117000 mi US $1750 |
Air compressor bearing failure. |
| 119700 mi US $1150 |
air compressor failure |
| 133000 mi US $600 |
air conditioning coil failure |
| 46000 mi US $500 |
Front stabilizer bar/assy replaced |
| 65300 mi US $682 |
Front wheel bearing needed replacement - many potholes in MA are hard to see at night. |
| 120000 mi US $530 |
Rear right wheel speed sensor sustained heat damage; suspect friction caused by foreign material/road debris. |
| 137400 mi US $718 |
Corrosion had deteriorated the functioning of the strut on one side; other side strut had already been replaced earlier due to a collision. |
| 140700 mi US $818 |
Front left CV axle has a crack and is leaking grease. Replaced shaft assy. |
| 160000 mi US $797 |
One of the rear strut assembly springs had broken (normal wear, tear & corrosion). Both rear strut assemblies replaced. |
| 163492 mi US $1099 |
Replaced right wheel bearing. Freed frozen tie rod end. |
| 144000 mi US $2312 |
airbag light was on and the internal harness on the left side of the vehicle was replaced. |
| 163000 mi US $180 |
Airbag sensor went on. It was for the other side from the one done several years ago and the cost for the repair was much less. |
| 165300 mi US $278 |
Left headlight was out. I was told the whole assembly needed to be replaced. The second time one has failed. |
| 174500 mi US $300 |
Coolant control valve was stuck causing the engine light to come on. Valve replaced. |
| 178000 mi US $455 |
Replace front sway bar links Rear defroster did not work. 40 amp fuse replaced |
| 297000 mi US $330 |
front left strut bad / replaced both front with used stut assemblies 2x$75.00 plus $180.00 labor |
| 320000 mi US $305 |
Hybrid system / 2nd "Inverter pump" not covered under warranty waterpump leaking coolant / pump and gasket replaced speado head dash cluster / blacked out a few tims before but came back on creating inaccurate mileage reading / mechanic replaced with a used display because I was 1 month out of 10yr warranty. warning light was on / system failed test. Catalytic converter replaced. |
| 340000 mi US $1878 |
Hybrid battery fail / replaced with used battery with 1 year warranty. part $1387.50 and labor $212.50 controls on steering wheel stoped working / mechanic replaced with new clockspring/spiral cable $65.00 labor $85.00 |
| 345100 mi US $394 |
radiator failed / replaced with used part $200.00 labor $157.50 |
| 358000 mi US $1384 |
5 months with the used hybrid battery it failed. It was on a 1 year warranty so the same shop installed (by my choice) a brand new Factory Battery deducting the price of the used one including labor. Has Factory warranty. |
| 217000 mi US $1800 |
Catalytic converter |
| 132000 mi US $1000 |
I had to replace the hybrid battery again with a refurbished battery for my Prius again. The cost of the two replacement batteries so far have been around 2800 |
| 125749 mi US $1569 |
Water valve assembly, Decarb, Auxiliary battery replaced, water pump replaced |
| 137800 mi US $473 |
Also oil change and left fog light bulb replacement. Requires removal of the skirt below the bumper to access it. |
| 151700 mi US $2108 |
Seals let go, metal filings clogged condenser. Condenser and compressor replaced |
| 124100 mi US $395 |
thermostat for hybrid cooling system replaced |
| 136000 mi US $3200 |
Inverter for the power brakes had to be replaced. |
| 178000 mi US $1000 |
Replace front calipers and brake pads. Clean rear brakes. |
| 75000 mi US $300 |
The right head light needed replacing. |
| 83200 mi US $245 |
Replaced battery for 2nd time since o2/10 |
| 97000 mi US $1000 |
Water pump replaced electrical repair |
| 101000 mi US $2650 |
The main battery replaced |
| 76000 mi US $3879 |
Hybrid battery failed and needs to be replaced. Will trade car instead. |
| 79000 mi US $430 |
Water pump for gas engine was leaking. |
| 125000 mi US $332 |
The front sway bar links were getting loose. The front stabilizer bar control was removed and replaced. |
| 146000 mi US $400 |
The coolant valve was stuck and had to be replaced. |
| 157000 mi US $100 |
Drive belt was cracked so it was replaced. |
| 175000 mi US $1600 |
Hybrid battery finally died. A private company came to my house and replaced it in under an hour. |
| 284000 mi US $1700 |
front wheel bearings replaced, back brakes replaced |
| 36000 mi US $1700 |
Nav display no longer responds to touch. |
| 168700 mi US $1036 |
Sway Bar Frame Bushing Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing - Both Both front Struts R&R Rear shock/strut assembly Poly-Rib Belt (Water Pump drive belt) |
| 114000 mi US $2900 |
brake accumulator pump failed, was running all the time. it was a $1700 part, plus labor, tax, and materials Dealer said car was due for drive belt replacement, likely original, over 110,000 miles at that point. |
| 115000 mi US $1005 |
The hybrid traction battery failed. Initial estimate to repair was $5300. I called Toyota and a different dealer who was honest about the battery core charge, etc.. Toyota kicked in about $1950 towards the repair. |
| 70000 mi US $250 |
Driver's side transaxle seal replaced. Transaxle fluid replaced also as preventive maintenance. |
| 112000 mi US $350 |
Replaced leaking water pump and replaced engine coolant |
| 131700 mi US $2000 |
Temporarily lost brake "boost" and ABS function. Gen2 (2004-2009) cars have an ABS controller w/ brake failure logic that is too unforgiving as the components age. ABS is not re-programmable. ABS controller $1500 parts, $400 labor. Air bags warning light came on intermittently. Wiggled 2 connectors under seat to turn it off. Factory bulletin said new seat harness, $1300 labor. Bought 2 under seat connectors & 6" of wire each side. Dealer spliced in. $!35.00 |
| 98000 mi US $250 |
Dealer replaced one of the two water pumps on a recall and said the other was leaking, and not covered, so we took it to our regular mechanic and he replaced the second pump. |
| 159000 mi US $210 |
The speedometer, etc... display was increasingly intermittent and was affecting the vehicles operation. A rebuilt unit was purchased and installed. |
| 162500 mi US $200 |
Prior codes were leftovers. Actual codes indicated inverter overheat. Electric side water pump failed. Replaced, ok now. |
| 165000 mi US $120 |
Driver side rear brake light dim. Not a bulb, must replace /entire/ assy. Ordered replacement online, arrived, and while installing noticed driver side brake light out! Ordered that, rush shipping, and installed. Stupid design. |
| 175860 mi US $1600 |
Main battery failed. Not the little 12 volt starter, the big high voltage hybrid battery. Replaced with used / reconditioned battery with a 18 month full warranty and 5 year prorated. Could have gotten a 1 year warranty battery for about $800, or a new battery from the dealer for $2400, but the dealer would not offer ANY warranty! |
| 198000 mi US $325 |
Main (hybrid) battery failed again. Replaced under warranty at cost of labor only. |
| 199000 mi US $250 |
Cooling valve failed. Replaced by part from China via Amazon. Failed again a few months later. |
| 96000 mi US $704 |
Clunking in front end when driving over sharp bumps at low speed. Replaced both front struts, which necessitated a 4-wheel alignment. |
| 99000 mi US $2076 |
Rack & pinion, Half-shaft & Yoke assy, 4-wheel alignment Replace rear struts |
| 123700 mi US $447 |
Replaced inverter water pump. Also recall C0T - Steering shaft. |
| 116000 mi US $2100 |
Hybrid Battery Failed |
| 223000 mi US $2000 |
I originally was working to rebalance my hybrid battery, but I never got the vehicle back to good condition. I chose to replace with a new hybrid (traction) battery. |
| 120000 mi US $400 |
Noticed a low hum coming from around the front passenger side wheel. Pitch varied with speed of car, not engine, and was louder on left turns. Turned out to be a loose wheel bearing. Replaced bearing/hub assembly. No more hum. |
| 138000 mi US $3000 |
Replaced hybrid battery pack under warranty |
| 142000 mi US $600 |
Left wheel bearing was noisy. Replaced wheel bearing assembly. |
| 159000 mi US $175 |
Replace HID headlight |
| 166000 mi US $2000 |
Hybrid battery pack failure, required replacement |
| 242000 mi US $300 |
The A/C blower died. It kept on shorting out while driving. Sometimes the a/c will be on and sometimes it wouldn't. When I went over big bumps in the road, it would sometimes turn on. Blower was $150 and labor was $150. |
| 241500 mi US $2000 |
The A/C compressor oil leaked out of the evaporator, causing the A/C compressor to explode. Small metal shards flew around the A/C pipes and shredded the lines. I had warm A/C, but the car sounded like a blender with the many metal shards. |
| 244000 mi US $150 |
Noticed uneven braking. Adjusted brake pedal/pads. Headlights pointed down at my shoes so they were adjusted up |
| 245000 mi US $2300 |
CEL P0A80: Hybrid Battery Failure. Battery level would quickly charge to full and quickly fall, causing the engine to run constantly. Reduced power. |
| 247000 mi US $600 |
The A/C compressor exploded again sending metal shard throughout the system again. Compressor was covered under a 1 year warranty. |
| 41540 mi C $706 |
Replace water pump (I think it was leaking). done under warranty !! |
| 111600 mi C $1005 |
Replace front struts |
2005 Toyota Prius 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 192500 mi US $2600 |
Replaced the hybrid traction battery ourselves. |
| 258000 mi US $140 |
We had recharged the AC two or three weeks prior to the visit to the shop so we asked the shop to look for a leak in the AC system. They did not find one and think that the leak is in the evaporator under the dash. |
2004 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 101200 mi US $545 |
P1121 code, changed coolant valve and also replaced gas hose and gas cap also replaced gas hose and gas cap |
| 112600 mi US $3900 |
Battery failed, and had to get new Battery. Instead of replacing dead cells, replaced entire battery. |
| 106500 mi US $478 |
non-hybrid battery |
| 120000 mi US $810 |
I got the red triangle of death and had the car towed to my dealership. It ended up being that the car was almost out of oil Dealer said the sway bar was leaking and needed to be replaced on the front end. |
| 129000 mi US $128 |
The windshield washers had stopped working. It was discovered that the wires to the unit had been chewed up, more than likely by squirrels. |
| 130000 mi US $1000 |
All four struts were leaking and needed to be replaced. |
| 115700 mi US $975 |
Replaced both headlights, at $150 each, which required removal and replacement of front bumper for an additional $125 labor. Vacuum seal wouldn't close so had to be replaced. Parts and labor $550. |
| 106000 mi US $400 |
Gas engine water pump was considered leaking by the dealer. Not noticed by owner. |
| 110300 mi US $346 |
Water pump and thermostat had to be replaced |
| 116400 mi US $345 |
Rear passenger tail light replaced. |
| 134997 mi US $2600 |
Hybrid Battery Replaced. Car 14 years old. Low mileage. Claimed it was because of age. |
| 161000 mi US $3000 |
Replace Hybrid Battery Pack |
| 140000 mi US $2400 |
ABS actuator malfunctioned. ABS, Brake and (!) lights all on. Brakes were bled, but did not repair problem. |
| 147600 mi US $360 |
Craig's List ad for main battery repair due to lower charging over several months and unusual charge rates. Check performed on all cells and two replaced. Solved inconsistency noted in battery feedback and MPG improved to 49 from 44. |
| 149000 mi US $320 |
Replaced 12 volt battery, the 2nd replacement; both covering approximately 75k miles. Off brand install. required new connecting cables for both posts. Procured replacement front end shocks on EBay for $80. Shop installed units and performed alignment for $240. Notable improvement after 150,000 miles on original equipment |
| 152000 mi US $450 |
Had main battery checked and replaced three of 28 cells. Charging of battery had been rapid cycle indicating a problem which was resolved |
| 155200 mi US $1770 |
3RD RESOLUTION OF WEAKENING DRIVE BATTERY. BOUGHT NEW G3 BUILT ON G2 FRAME FROM NJ SUPPLIER. INSTALLED BY LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DID FIX #2 REPLACING 3 ELEMENTS IN NOV 2015, |
| 290000 mi US $320 |
Pinging during half throttle going up hills. Throttle body and intake had carbon that may have been affecting fuel mixture. Components cleaned. |
| 306000 mi US $500 |
Cat and spark plugs replaced. Resolved pinging problem experienced since 2014. |
| 323000 mi US $300 |
Hybrid battery failed. Replaced battery with a used battery |
| 326000 mi US $1800 |
Traction battery was replaced with a lower mileage battery. |
| 385000 mi US $250 |
Thermal storage pump failed and was replaced. |
| 130000 mi US $450 |
Water pump replaced. Impellor bearing bad |
| 150000 mi US $2000 |
New condenser and valve |
| 214500 mi US $999 |
Hybrid battery failed after 215,000 miles. Went to a local service that installs re-manufactured batteries. Repair only took a couple hours. Car drives great now and gets better gas mileage. |
| 42145 mi US $164 |
AC Condenser leak |
| 180000 mi US $200 |
Deferred Maintenance of the front Struts. Replaced both struts and upper mounts at my local gas station (not hybrid related so dealer not required) Diagnose periodic "clunk" in steering column - $90. Parts ordered. Did ATF refresh (3rd time) - $100. Replaced upper steering Column unit! cost $800 + diag. Parts - $600 (Shaft assembly, Yoke sub assembly, Steering shaft 1) Labor $180 |
| 196000 mi US $2000 |
HV battery failed at 194k miles. High RPM when accelerating. SOC fluctuated rapidly. MPG OK. Later the dashboard lit up - P0A80 code. ReInVolt (NC) supplied a refurbished battery for $1600 to my Dealer (CT) who installed it for $400. |
| 211000 mi US $250 |
The Salvage Stereo installed previously became intermittent (CD skipped tracks). Had a local Stereo shop install a Pioneer Stereo for $250. Works much better than the OE in all respects, but gave up the steering and MFD control functions. |
| 213000 mi US $170 |
The 12v battery was finally showing it's age. Replaced it with an Optima Yellow-Top (with Japanese thin terminals). |
| 280000 mi US $300 |
Rear Muffler - Hole in exhaust pipe |
| 145000 mi US $1500 |
Water pump was replaced. Rear brakes were locking up. Steering sector shaft. |
| 189000 mi US $900 |
HV Battery died. R&R Battery. Works fine now |
| 58900 mi C $400 |
Dealer replaced O2 sensor, but check engine light still came on. I then purchased a ScanGauge for $170 to clear and diagnose the problem. |
| 61380 mi C $366 |
Check Engine light P0031 fixed by replacing air-fuel ratio sensor. I purchased the replacement sensor over the Internet since dealer price was high. |
| 116560 mi C $730 |
Replaced oxygen and air/fuel sensors to clear check engine light. Also replaced a leaking exhaust gasket. Dealer also replaced inverter cooling pump at no cost (recall). Replaced brake fluid (maintenance item). |
| 141020 mi C $350 |
Replaced stainless steel muffler since it had developed a hole. |
| 164480 mi C $565 |
Noise proportional to speed and steering. Bought new Chinese made hubs online and got local shop to replace both front wheel bearings. |
| 189720 mi C $200 |
I noticed that the rubber accordian boots protecting the shock absorbers had deteriorated so I replaced them with new made-in-China strut assemblies. Had to spend $100 on tools such as a torque wrench. Also hit the windshield with a wrench, cracked it, requiring a $500 replacement. |
| 205840 mi C $350 |
Hood release cable broke. Couldn't open the hood. Dealer installed new cable |
| 205840 mi C $2349 |
Condenser and compressor replaced. (I tried recharge first but that didn't fix it) |
| 212889 mi C $140 |
Replaced rear struts. One of the springs had broken, probably when car was overloaded. |
| 212350 mi C $150 |
Rear hatch garnish broke. Replaced with reinforced part. |
| 213665 mi C $202 |
Exhaust shield above catalytic converter rusted and loose. Dealer secured it. |
| 218860 mi C $200 |
Dealer fixed loose heat shield in the rear (different one than before) that was rattling |
| 96000 mi US $200 |
Water pump leaking. Water pump was previously repaired under recall. |
| 151000 mi US $1200 |
Replace hybrid water pump and leaking radiator. |
| 152000 mi US $145 |
AC was not delivering cold air. System was checked for leaks and recharged. |
2003 Toyota Prius
Engine not specified
| 137000 mi US $2600 |
failure of accumulator and replace rear pads |
2003 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan
70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 160300 mi US $100 |
car won't run 2 min without warning lights |
| 160300 mi US $2500 |
This car was not running right when i purchased and it's not running at all now. I removed the HV Battery and ordered a rebuilt one. |
| 158000 mi US $1500 |
Red triangle on dash. Need new battery. Replaced with rebuild from GreenTec in Sacramento. |
| 160000 mi US $500 |
Check engine light. Code 3130. Need new inverter coolant pump. Mechanic says radiator leaks. Cost estimate $1000. |
| 77500 mi US $2100 |
Both the brake actuator and the brake accumulator needed replacing. |
| 129000 mi US $150 |
Air conditioner needed refrigerant refill |
| 141000 mi US $550 |
Replaced auxiliary battery |
| 164000 mi US $1225 |
Replaced both McPherson struts |
| 133500 mi US $887 |
electric pump in cooling system of hybrid/electrical drive system failed. Had to chase the problem, then take front bumper off and left headlight out, to replace this 'coolant pump'. |
| 145000 mi US $2950 |
Electric portion of transmission failed ..sublet from my mechanics shop to 'expert on CVT' ..new electric motor rebuild, torque converter, cooling elements for electric, and one cel of 32 in main battery. NOW, runs fine..cost vs time..equal |
| 161000 mi US $760 |
Transmission mount broke, dropping transmission case onto left front axle... REquired new mount and new axle |
| 164100 mi US $400 |
Cells in main battery failed. Replaced 2 cells. problem solved. |
| 171658 mi US $350 |
One bad cell inside main battery. Mechanic replaced it within few hours, for $350 charge. Car again running fine. |
| 178000 mi US $1800 |
had replaced cells in main battery over past two years. but this time, when another cell failed, I decided to replace the main battery. Independent garage owner, with whom I have dealt for several years and serviced the 2003 Prius, ordered a rebuilt main battery, with price of total job.. $1800 installed... very satisfied with his work. |
| 194831 mi US $200 |
Aux. 12 c battery died after 2 yrs and 1 month. Battery had 100% replacement for within 2 years, then 50% charge for next two years...cost for labor NOT included in battery warranty. So, out with old battery, in with new battery, checked electricals... all other Okay. |
| 174400 mi US $1200 |
Catalytic converter |
| 152000 mi US $1310 |
replace coolant flow control valve replace main 100amp fuse |
2002 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan
70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 180500 mi US $1600 |
Hybrid Battery needed rebuild |
| 64920 mi US $150 |
Replace Crankshaft Position Sensor (warranty), replace weatherstripping in trunk |
| 88187 mi US $900 |
Replace Steering ECU and Steering Rack Assembly (covered under warranty), replace 4 tires, 4 wheel alignment, 90,000 mile service |
| 116694 mi US $1717 |
Replace Hybrid Battery - 50/50 split of cost with dealer |
| 129000 mi US $400 |
wheel bearings (one wheel) |
| 154500 mi US $650 |
Front struts replaced |
| 157000 mi US $1400 |
Catalytic converter replacement |
| 120000 mi US $2000 |
electric brake booster pump leaking brake fluid. |
| 224000 mi US $516 |
Inverter electric water pump replaced,none in USA per dealer had to use rental for week. |
| 232000 mi US $350 |
Rear axle bearing making noise on passenger side. Only solution is to replace bearing. Dealer is only place to get replacement part! |
| 250000 mi US $2633 |
I found Greentec auto online and ordered a replacement 1st gen battery pack. They came down from Dallas and removed/installed battery pack behind back seat.The total bill was for labor, material and sales tax. |
| 257000 mi US $348 |
Replaced right front drive shaft and CV joint |
| 267000 mi US $125 |
Replaced the blower fan for the fourth time since originally purchasing car 14 years ago. |
| 225000 mi US $2150 |
HV battery failed and replaced |
| 234000 mi US $120 |
exhaust gas leak. Attempted replacing both donut gaskets to no avail. trying other things next. Strut noise evident in front and back. Not repaired yet. |
| 235000 mi US $550 |
sway bar bushings bad - bolts snapped off and had to lower front frame to fix. major job fixing 2 broken bolts. |
| 242000 mi US $300 |
Front struts replaced due to noise. |
| 250000 mi US $260 |
front brake calipers frozen up and dragging. |
| 295000 mi US $1100 |
both lower control arm bushing were worn out. front right wheel bearing worn out Plug for catalytic warm up valve broken wire |
| 299300 mi US $500 |
rear connector link worn out. |
| 307000 mi US $380 |
left front wheel bearing noise repaired with bearing and casting replaced. |
| 342000 mi US $900 |
subframe broken during replacement of bushings. Shop at fault, but would not take responsibility. |
| 361000 mi US $250 |
hydraulic lines rotted out. |
| 205800 mi US $2450 |
traction battery (the big one) tested bad, with two cells failing. Throwing codes and red triangle warning icons. Installed refurbished battery |
| 168200 mi US $1700 |
MG2 stator burnt, replaced. |
| 130000 mi US $21500 |
main computer at 16,000 miles (very cold -25 degrees) replaced no problem. warranty No other problems / repairs |
| 155000 mi US $1100 |
sensor, communication between motor and hybrid system |
| 182000 mi US $640 |
Left front wheel bearing replaced. |
| 192700 mi US $249 |
wheel bearing front driver side, saved hub |
| 70000 mi US $7000 |
Power inverter coolant pump failed; told had to replace both pump and inverter. Requested dealer repair comp parts, since car only a couple of months out of warranty; they refused. When the car was returned the AC did not work, 2nd repair Car returned from power inverter replacement; AC fan worked but air not cold; told "not their fault," cost $1500 to repair/replace compressor. |
| 110000 mi US $2800 |
MG1 hybrid electric traction motor failed. |
| 119140 mi €1500 |
Car entered limp mode, with only electric motors working (gasoline engine would not start). After a tow to the dealer, the car was diagnosed with a catalytic converter failure, which was replaced. |
| 119660 mi €1500 |
Car drove normally, except for a loud whine and a shudder when starting from a complete stop. OBD2 scanner showed excessive MG2 temperatures, so the shop replaced the motor assembly. (Repair cost is approximate) |
| 120280 mi €150 |
Replaced HV battery wiring harness (corroded). Problem was discovered with Toyota OBD scanner while trying to diagnose another problem (engine not starting). Engine started then stalled after a few seconds. Fixed by cleaning the throttle body. |
| 116000 mi US $5200 |
Transducing axle replaced, plate slipping |
| 129000 mi US $799 |
Fuel pump failed - had to replace both pump and fuel tank as they are one unit in this Prius. This vehicle is a piece of s---. |
| 130000 mi US $266 |
Small 12v. battery died. Had to purchase at dealer because 2002 Prius has a different battery than the newer ones, and nobody else had one. |
2001 Toyota Prius
Engine not specified
| 278000 mi US $3000 |
Battery died |
2001 Toyota Prius 4dr Sedan
70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 140000 mi US $1000 |
Inverter water pump failure. |
| 140000 mi US $1500 |
Brake booster pump failure |
| 142600 mi C $450 |
Noise from rear of car increased with speed. Wheel bearing failed. Replaced RIGHT rear hub assembly. |
| 150040 mi C $1500 |
Drive battery replacement |
| 213000 mi US $1000 |
Needed struts and connecting hardware. Not bad after 213000 miles. |
| 215000 mi US $180 |
Had to clean the Mass Air Sensor and the intake. The motive battery charge was very low which caused the dire warnings and did not let the engine to keep running. 12v battery was low and Toyota wanted $360 for a new one which they did not have in stock. I bought an Optima battery with a conversion kit and did the job myself. |
| 82000 mi US $279 |
engine light came on. said gas cap may have not been closed all the way. also had a transmission service. |
| 98400 mi US $1000 |
ABS, forgot exactly what was repaired. |
| 135000 mi US $1200 |
BATTERY AND OTHER PARTS WERE REPLACED. |
| 78000 mi US $3100 |
Big (270 volt) battery replaced. |
| 117000 mi US $1300 |
Wanted second quote for air conditioner and heater control problems. Mechanic gave estimate for a/c and suggested having Toyota fix the heater control problems as his price was not much less. Was told the entire dash panel would need to be replaced due to loose circuit board. Mechanic notes: INSPECT/DIAGNOSIS ~|~CHECK THE HEATER KNOB CANT SET THE FAN SPEED. Replaced ECM. They reviewed my service history and agreed to cover cost given I'd had almost all maintenance done @ a dealership. |
| 117500 mi US $431 |
Replaced Air Flow Sensor, $253 Repair CD Hinge Replace owner-supplied blower control assembly; $153 labor and $25 used part |
| 120000 mi US $745 |
Replaced a/c radiator/condenser |
| 129000 mi US $125 |
A/C system not blowing cold air. Was told coolant was low. Added dye to detect leak, but nothing visible. Leak is probably in the evaporator. Refilled coolant & suggested I come back in few weeks to see if anything has leaked out. |
| 196540 mi C $1300 |
front shock absorber worn out, two right side wheel bearing start making grinding sound after going thru a big pothole. Replaced both front shocks plus all 4 wheel bearings. |
| 148000 mi US $3100 |
HV (hybrid) battery had a bad module, required replacing and new harnesses. Auxiliary battery was weak, needed replacing. |
| 187000 mi US $270 |
Car had check engine and major warning lights come on. I coasted it to a stop, had it towed it to auto mechanic. DTCs included for Aux battery, transaxle, inverter. DTCs localized to MG2 (= the larger of 2 electric motor/generators in HV transaxle assembly). Said to replace full Transaxle for $5,400. Luscious Garage in SF does MG2 replacements for $2,700. But I'd need to get car towed to SF. |
| 195000 mi US $3000 |
Replaced MG2, the motor generator. |
| 250000 mi US $850 |
needed new struts on both sides, had gone for so long on bad struts that the bearing plates had to be replaced too. |
| 274200 mi US $480 |
rear driver side wheel bearing replaced |
| 280100 mi US $2500 |
HV Battery replacement. Replaced with battery from re-involt. |
| 289000 mi US $200 |
One sway bar end was loose, so both were replaced |
| 99000 mi US $2157 |
replace main battery with refurbished. also replace serpentine belt, cracked, cooling system flush / inverter, drain and fill transmission fluid. car owner paid FULL cost of repair. |
| 117900 mi US $104 |
electric window got stuck in the down position. Dealer got it up and put a screw back in, said the motor is making a sound and will eventually need to be replaced. (approx $500 repair). |
| 74000 mi US $287 |
green air conditioning button blinking green turn button off and on, air works for a while then blinks again |
| 75000 mi US $287 |
air conditiong light still blinking in above 80F temps. Napa Auto Repair Center confirmed Toyota dealers initial diagnosis of bad air conditioner compressor. Opted to have Napa do the repair in the spring |
| 80000 mi US $1014 |
Noted air conditioner not working 1 week after purchased as a used car in 2010. Dealer would not fix - stated not under warrenty. Took in for repairs due to severe heat this summer. |
| 245300 mi US $1415 |
catalytic converter needed to be replaced, since Calif. will be requiring smog checks sometime in 2015 |
| 101000 mi US $3100 |
Hybrid battery was leaking and past warranty. The warning lights,etc were the same as when the "throttle needing cleaning." Could they not have told me this before it was out of warranty? |
| 119200 mi US $603 |
the auxiliary battery was failing |
| 133900 mi US $2050 |
Received a reconditioned "main" battery pack, from Green Tec up in Sacramento, CA. Pack was installed at my home, and old battery pack went to them. $1700 plus $350 for installation. |
| 125860 mi C $1500 |
Hybrid Inverter |
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