Prius C 2015 Major Repair and Cost

The hybrid battery is probably the only one you need to worry about. You'd do well to budget about $3k (in today's dollars)

As to when? Toyota seems to expect them to last 10-12 years. This website has reports of some premature failures, and the very oldest Prius c in the world just turned 11 this past December just to give you a frame of reference.

If the big-body Prius (which has been around longer) is used as an example, we know that some of them kept their original batteries much longer.

Keep the battery cooling fan clean for best results. That's the one under the left rear seat. There are youtubes showing how to do it all yourself in 15 minutes with a screwdriver and a vacuum cleaner. It seems like a minor thing but it really does count a lot for future battery health.

It sounds like you've got everything else squared away nicely, hope you keep enjoying your car!

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Not really sure what your threshold is for saving up but just to mention it you'll be due for coolant service and spark plugs around 100k miles... apparently you've much more time for those.

 

Prius C is a very reliable car. It looks like you have been taking good care of it, so I don't expect any major maintenance coming up soon. Just follow the maintenance schedule in the manual, and you will be fine.

 

I'd encourage you to save regularly for car maintenance, @TimoSpenter56 . And yes, the hybrid battery is.probably several years away, but you'll be glad you saved for it when it comes due. ("The bill always comes due.").

 

Since you stated you don’t drive it much, I’d recommend making sure you give it a decent drive every couple weeks. The Prius is designed to be a workhorse commuter, and sometimes sitting too long can cause its own set of problems with the 12v battery and other components.

It sounds like your car is in good hands and good shape with lots of miles to go. Enjoy!

 

I would advise everyone who owns any car with a hydroboost or an ABS module to have the brake fluid flushed frequently. Probably every 3 to 5 years depending on driving environment and average humidity in your location.