Classic Prius Repairs

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Patrick Wong, Apr 16, 2008.

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Classic Prius Owners only: Which failure has your car experienced?

  1. Transaxle

    10 vote(s)
    7.5%

  2. Inverter

    11 vote(s)
    8.2%

  3. Traction battery

    36 vote(s)
    26.9%

  4. Engine ECU

    12 vote(s)
    9.0%

  5. Hybrid vehicle ECU

    8 vote(s)
    6.0%

  6. Electric steering gear

    28 vote(s)
    20.9%

  7. MFD

    1 vote(s)
    0.7%

  8. Front Struts &/or Rear Shocks

    19 vote(s)
    14.2%

  9. Other Failure

    42 vote(s)
    31.3%

  10. No Failures

    35 vote(s)
    26.1%
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  1. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    Paul, back in 2006 Toyota had previously issued a TSB to the effect that the engine ECU should be updated to the latest version with P3191 issues. It was not until later that Toyota decided that cleaning the throttle body interior was all that was required to deal with that problem. Since the engine ECU was replaced on Toyota's dime, I am fine with that.

    I've replaced the front struts and rear shocks as well on the 2004. The cars have been driven primarily in urban, paved areas.
     
    #61 Patrick Wong, May 22, 2014
  2. tnt01prius

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    Seeing how you are in MI snow country, did you also get P1436 indicating exhaust bypass valve malf. or did you get a whole new mid exhaust when the cat failed?
     
    #62 tnt01prius, May 22, 2014
  3. tnt01prius

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    My 01 classic repairs 2005-2014 (97,700 miles) (completed myself if not indicated otherwise):

    Doesn't include 2 drive belts, fluids, filters, tires, 2 other 12v batteries, etc.
    Tire wear has been above normal (on edges), but no where near what others have experienced.

    7/09 Front brake pads, DuraLast $50. Both orig. inner pads disinegrated. I think the bond broke between the pad and the backing plate. Never an issue again.
    7/09 Front brake rotors turned $27 (shop)
    7/09 Denso Iridium Spark Plugs $39.
    11/09 Wheel alignment, shims installed $138. (shop)
    12/09 R rear wheel bearing/hub assembly (Timken) $193.
    12/09 Diagnose CEL, P3191, 3101, TSB - clean throttle body $0. (Toyota)
    10/10 L rear wheel bearing/hub assembly (Timken) $190.
    9/11 Diagnose CEL $110. Toyota tech: "needs HV Battery, Hybrid ECU and fuel tank" (no mention of loose cap)
    9/11 Electric Water Pump, recall $0. (Toyota)
    10/11 Diagnose CEL $90. Toyota tech: "needs HV battery, 12v battery, Hybrid ECU and exhaust pipe"
    11/11 Rebuilt HV battery with 2010 cell modules $921. with tax
    4/12 Steering Pinion Shaft Nuts, recall $0. (Toyota)
    3/13 Left control arm link $24.
    2/14 12v Battery (Optima under warranty) $20. shipping
    2/14 Installed middle exhaust with salvage part, P1436. $200.
    4/14 CEL/Emissions Diagnostics, P0171 $74. (shop)
    4/14 MAF sensor (Denso) $52.
    4/14 A/C charged, leak tested $66. (shop)
    5/14 Iridium Spark Plugs (Denso) $39.
    5/14 Downstream O2 sensor (Denso), P0420. $52.
    5/14 Upstream O2 sensor (Denso) $32.
    5/30 Aftermarket Cat. Converter (Eastern Echo II, w/flange and O2 port), P0420. $163.
    Install, weld cat. to pipe. $45. (shop)
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    2005-2014 Grand Total listed here: $2525.

    Includes total vehicle specific and beyond expected maintenance/replace worn parts: $2199.
    Estimated gas savings over vehicle it replaced (20mpg vs 43mpg) = 2612 gallons, $6815.
    Gas savings minus vehicle specific repairs = (+) $4616.
     
    #63 tnt01prius, May 23, 2014
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  4. tnt01prius

    tnt01prius Member

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    To follow up, is anybody aware of Gen II, III repair survey here (PC) or other online forums?
     
    #64 tnt01prius, May 24, 2014
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    When the initial brake pause problem was first reported, I ran a survey to see who else might have seen the symptom. This was part of understanding the scope of the problem.

    Although I have other problems with Consumer Reports, their annual owner's survey of their readers has some credibility. Also, there is a long running thread where someone is trying to get folks to self-report their Prius repair history.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #65 bwilson4web, May 24, 2014
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