Help! 2007 Prius Hybrid Battery Failure?

Thanks. If Toyota corporate doesn't kick in any goodwill warranty I will definitely check out local independent options. The last time I had an issue it was with a part which had a service bulletin out on it where Toyota was providing free replacement parts for something or other and I was just outside the expiration of that deal and they paid for about half of the cost of the part as I recall - however it was in the form of dealer credit, so I think its pretty clear that if Toyota kicks in even $1500 (I hope its at least that) then I'll still have to have the car repaired at the dealership. That would still leave me with $2200 out of pocket but that would be doable. I do want to get a new battery pack because I don't want the car to become someone else's problem when I sell it. I simply wouldn't do that to somebody. I've had two Toyotas and I helped my aging mother years ago buy a new Avalon so there have been 3 Toyotas in the family and sometimes that alone will generate a loyalty discount according to what I'm told. I should know by Tuesday and I will let everyone know on this board what corporate has offered if anything.

 

Good news! Toyota is covering the entire cost of the repair. Huge relief!

 

Thank you everyone for all the insight you provided. This incident DOES have me pining for a new Prius assuming I can sell this one locally. The new hybrid battery (I would think) would be a good deal for someone looking for a 2007 4 model with very low miles. Debating whether to drive this one a year and wait or take the plunge. Or just wait until the end of the model year hoping for better incentives (although the incentives are great right now). Thanks again. Can't wait to get my baby back!