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Toyota Prius vs. Ford Fusion Reliability Comparisons

Toyota Prius Reliability vs. Ford Fusion Reliability:
Toyota Prius Reliability vs. Ford Fusion Reliability:

You won't find Toyota Prius or Ford Fusion reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Toyota Prius and the Ford Fusion truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Toyota Prius and Ford Fusion reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Toyota Prius and the Ford Fusion were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Toyota Prius and the Ford Fusion have been recently.

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Toyota Prius Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2012 Toyota Prius 49 Prii, 6.4 months of data per Prius, average 8600 miles4
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Ford Fusion 58 Fusions, 7.9 months of data per Fusion, average 7800 miles13
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Toyota Prius 80 Prii, 10.4 months of data per Prius, average 17500 miles13
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Ford Fusion 61 Fusions, 9.4 months of data per Fusion, average 22200 miles17
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Toyota Prius 244 Prii, 10.3 months of data per Prius, average 37000 miles

Redesigned for this model year.14
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Ford Fusion 137 Fusions, 9.6 months of data per Fusion, average 35900 miles

Refreshed for this model year.38
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Toyota Prius 47 Prii, 10.3 months of data per Prius, average 47700 miles17
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Ford Fusion 35 Fusions, 10.3 months of data per Fusion, average 46200 miles20
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Toyota Prius 96 Prii, 10.0 months of data per Prius, average 68900 miles18
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Ford Fusion 59 Fusions, 9.4 months of data per Fusion, average 55000 miles28
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Toyota Prius 95 Prii, 9.5 months of data per Prius, average 83000 miles22
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Ford Fusion 61 Fusions, 9.8 months of data per Fusion, average 81000 miles36
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Toyota Prius 61 Prii, 10.0 months of data per Prius, average 91000 miles

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20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Ford Fusion 58 Fusions, 9.0 months of data per Fusion, average 84700 miles46
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Toyota Prius 75 Prii, 10.1 months of data per Prius, average 109400 miles24
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Toyota Prius 39 Prii, 9.8 months of data per Prius, average 128600 miles

Redesigned for this model year.25
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Toyota Prius   14 Prii, 9.3 months of data per Prius, average 147800 miles

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2001 Toyota Prius 26 Prii, 9.0 months of data per Prius, average 156400 miles56
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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What Our Members Are Saying about Toyota Prius Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Toyota Prius: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 everyone who owns one, loves them
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Per Consumer Reports, it is a reliable, durable car especially compared to most other vehicles.
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Its a Toyota!
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Toyota. That says it all
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Toyota cars have been the most reliable cars during the past quarter century.
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 No problems so far
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 This car has not had any issues starting or running. My father-in-law put his 2nd gen through 120k miles in under 5 years with the same results.
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Have always been happy with Toyota and the current issues in the news have not changed my mind.
2009 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 The car did not give any problems and still looks and performs like new.
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 No problems to date. Toyota and the Prius have good track records for reliability.
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Nothing beats a toyota :) 100k warranty on hybrid parts.
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 No problems
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 consistent 47mpg over the years
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Prius has a good track record on repairs and maintenance
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 so far the car has been perfect, no return trips to dealer except for service maintenance.
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 No traditional transmission, electronic braking reduces wear and tear to the brake pads prolonging time between replacements
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Consumer reports has rated the Prius as a leader in reliability.
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 I feel comfortable and a sense of trust that the car will hold up over time.
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Outdoes the usual Toyota reliability by replacing a lot of trouble-prone components like conventional automatic transmission and belt-driven air conditioning. Multiple computer systems work flawlessly, Microsoft take note.
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Runs everytime and have had no issues.
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Reviews from Prius online chats confirm that the Prius is reliable and dependable for over 100,000 miles. There is no longer a concern of replacing an expensive battery.
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Have over 15K miles with no problems.
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Too early to tell, but everything I"ve read and heard indicate it to be such. Also, Honda Civic hybrid very good, too
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 I have not had to repair one thing with this car.
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 I never have to worry about taking it in to the repair shop other than a once-a-year oil change (no need to change oil more often because the engine is hardly ever used).
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Toyota reputation for quality is unsurpassed.
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 In 60,000 miles nothings broken, no work other than oil and filter changes.
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Over 1 year old and have only done oil changes & tire rotations
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Just that, it is a car with excellent reliability and durability.
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 so far, no major problems
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 I just change the oil every 10,000 miles and have no other maintenance concerns. Brake pads will NEVER have to be replaced and everything else is so well engineered.
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 I love the long warranty, and the low maintenance.
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 I expect little substantial trouble from what appears to be a well designed and well proven power train. Additionally, I expect a better than ave trade-in value.
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 32k and not a single problem
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 This is the first new car that I purchased with 100% reliability. I have not had a problem yet.
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 I like to keep a car for as long as possible without having to do more than basic maintenance and repair. My previous two cars each lasted more than 10 years, and well over 100,000 miles
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 The Prius has excellent reliability records, and we have found this to be the case as well. Over a year and we have had zero problems.
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 The Prius is very reliable and we had no concerns at all regarding its durability. We did have an issue with one of the headlights, but it was replaced under warranty.
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 No problems, speaks for itself.
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Zero Problems @ 60,000 miles 2 years out.
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Haven't had anything go wrong yet. Has a sterling reputation for reliability.
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Ranked by several reviews as one of the most reliable cars
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Was able to negotiate for certified used warranty (3 years, 100,000 miles). Statistically speaking, these cars need few repairs.
2005 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 3 years and 45,00 miles with no repairs
2005 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Had the car for over 40,000 miles and not one mechanical failure.
2005 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Although I have had one major problem with the battery the car has held up very well otherwise.
2005 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 There has been very little maintenance and repair. Quality materials and workmanship throughout.
2005 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Prius is the most reliable hybrid
2005 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 No required repaires in > 75,000 miles
2005 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Good quality of car. Few problems to date.
2005 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 140,000 miles and in the shop once for a leaky axle seal. this car has spoiled me with it's reliability. The only thing not original on the car is the third set of tires, plug wires and serpentine bely (replaced @120K). Original brakes, battery
2005 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Toyota quality guaranteed.
2005 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 The total cost of operation of a USED Prius is great. Very reliable, used prices are reasonable, and the mileage is, of course, fantastic
2004 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Never had to repair in first 5 years; one minor repair in year 6.
2004 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 My Prius has been absolutely flawless for 106,000 miles. It still drives like new and has needed nothing other than routine maintenance. Not even a burned out light bulb.
2004 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Excellent reliability in that there are few repairs needed beyond simple maintenance.
2003 4dr Sedan 70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 In 5.5 years I have only one problem with reliability, and no expenses other than routine maintenance.
2002 4dr Sedan 70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Toyota Quality, never breaks down. The vehicle is 8 years old and runs just as it did on day one.
2002 4dr Sedan 70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 It's a Toyota, so it's reliable. Just don't drive it on a lot of unpaved roads. The Prius is not designed for that.
Reliability and Durability of the Toyota Prius: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 heater blower died 2 winters in a row, at 45,000km and again at 75000km, both front wheel bearings at 50,000kms

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