2002 Toyota Prius Problems and Repair Histories

Toyota Prius in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	130000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	169000	280	Replaced right rear wheel bearing

 

Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	47000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	65000	230	12 volt battery replacement
Mar	2013	80000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	112000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	116000	5200	Transducing axle replaced, plate slipping
Jul	2012	129000	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 shit
Oct	2012	131000	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.
Mar	2013	140000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	222000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	224000	516	Inverter electric water pump replaced,none in USA per dealer had to use rental for week.
Feb	2012	233300	350	Rear axle bearing making noise on passenger side. Only solution is to replace bearing. Dealer is only place to get replacement part!
Sep	2012	242000	90	engine shuddered on start up. Replaced plugs because computer readout said misfire #2. Swapped coils around to verify not coil. Mechanic said valve cover gasket leak might be cause will cost $150 to replace. Then will have to do cmptr ck agn
Mar	2013	248000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	151000		First odometer entry
May	2012	155500	495	Hole in the radiator; had to replace radiator.
Jan	2013	164000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	115000		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	120000	2000	electric brake booster pump leaking brake fluid.
Sep	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008		500	Replace inverter coolant pump

 

Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2003		0	Internal binding in power steering rack. Code C1513, torque sensor abnormal. Replaced power steering rack and scan tool for light OP Code 444401P.X T1:97, T2:73. Warranty work.
Oct	2004		0	Got oil change (covered under maintenance agreement). Got warranty work on steering column. Got free modification to hybrid battery - SSC #40G.
Dec	2009		0	I think this was the gas tank problem (warranty repair). Error code: TSB 0-180-09. Corrected by EG9016.
Feb	2011		300	Drive belt replaced; can't find receipt. I think it was like $300.
Dec	2012	132000	440	The 12 V battery wore out for the first time since I bought the car. I was mad that it cost $440 installed, but I guess that's not so bad for an 11-year-old battery.
Mar	2013	136000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2012	179000		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	180000	1600	Hybrid Battery needed rebuild

 

Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	118000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	119000	500	Blinking A/C light and intermittent A/C function. Repaired by replacing Compressor Clutch only, as read on various discussion boards. Shaking in steering wheel column. Only happened when cold or certain other conditions. Toyota recently issues recall to fix. No charge to owner. Not clear if problem fixed or not, as it was very intermittent.
Sep	2011	120000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008		250	Mass Air Flow Sensor. On my way to a Valentines Day dinner, no less. Gas engine didn't start when I left a gas station, ran on battery for about 2 miles until the poor thing gave out.
Jun	2011	132000	900	Steering rack needed to be replaced. From the dealership it cost $2,200!?!? Bought a re-manufactured part and had it installed at a local shop. Has worked wonderfully for 300 miles.
Jul	2012	146300	395	HV battery replacement. Replacement battery was a re manufactured battery from ReInvolt.
Jan	2013	153700	250	inverter cooling pump failure.
Mar	2013	155000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	130000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	130000	105	The dealer cleaned the Mass Air Sensor to cure a stall-at-start-up problem that I used a work-around for 5 years to avoid (I shifted into Neutral after start-up and waited to hear a relay click before shifting into Drive).

 

Toyota Prius in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2003		0	Replace charcoal canister (warranty)
Feb	2006		0	Replace ECM (warranty)
Sep	2006		150	Replace Crankshaft Position Sensor (warranty), replace weatherstripping in trunk
Jan	2008		900	Replace Steering ECU and Steering Rack Assembly (covered under warranty), replace 4 tires, 4 wheel alignment, 90,000 mile service
Aug	2009	117000	1717	Replace Hybrid Battery - 50/50 split of cost with dealer
May	2010	129000	400	wheel bearings (one wheel)
May	2012	154500	650	Front struts replaced
Aug	2012	156300	1400	Catalytic converter replacement
May	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	168000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	185300	0	Power Steering Problem, Power Assist disables itself, manual steering works fine. Driving car without power assist--not recommended.
Apr	2011	202000	0	Power steering out when traded.

 

Toyota Prius in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	135000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	144000	430	Replace rear wheel bearings
Nov	2011	171000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008		21500	main computer at 16,000 miles (very cold -25 degrees) replaced no problem. warranty No other problems / repairs
Aug	2009	155000	1100	sensor, communication between motor and hybrid system brake pads
Mar	2010	182000	640	drum replaced Left front wheel bearing replaced.
Jul	2010	194300	249	wheel bearing front driver side, saved hub
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2002		0	bad sensor on the catalytic converter. Covered under warranty
Jun	2010	110000	2800	MG1 hybrid electric traction motor failed.
Jan	2011	115000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	90000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	90000	0	Purchased car used. Nav/display not working. Too costly to fix blown fuse/wiring issue.

 

Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	104000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	109000	0	Replaced the oxygen sensors. Heater for one seems to be bad.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Hawaii, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	70000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	70000	14000	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.
Jan	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	218000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	225000	2150	HV battery failed and replaced
Feb	2011	229000	5	P1436 code check engine light. Lubed and freed catalytic converter warmup valve. Sticks from road grime.
Apr	2011	234000	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.
May	2011	235000	550	sway bar bushings bad - bolts snapped off and had to lower front frame to fix. major job fixing 2 broken bolts.
Jul	2011	242000	300	Front struts replaced due to noise.
Oct	2011	250000	260	front brake calipers frozen up and dragging.
Jan	2012	259000	0	newly installed caliper was defective from factory. AutoZone caliper seized up when heated. Took 2 weeks to debug.
Apr	2012	271300	0	new noise has appeared - not yet debugged, but sounds like a ball joint.
Dec	2012	295000	1100	both lower control arm bushing were worn out. front right wheel bearing worn out Plug for catalytic warm up valve broken wire
Feb	2013	299700	500	rear connector link worn out.
Mar	2013	302000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	74000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	104000	325	Battery would not hold charge, replaced with new battery.
Apr	2013	112000		Most recent odometer entry.