71k to first repair

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Mar 15, 2023.

  1. Leadfoot J. McCoalroller

    Leadfoot J. McCoalroller Senior Member

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    We made it to 71,000 miles before our 2018 Prius c two needed its first repair, a wheel bearing.

    The car had a pretty loud hum from 35mph on up. I know, I know, it's cheaper just to teach them the lyrics...

    I paid a neighborhood mechanic to diagnose, then R&R the bearing, about $400.

    First test drive suggests he nailed it.


    How far along was yours the first time it needed something beyond programmed maintenance?
     
    #1 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Mar 15, 2023
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  2. PriusII&C

    PriusII&C Active Member

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    My 2012 had 110k miles before we parked it in the garage 3 years ago. Besides maintenance services (oil change /10k , air filter / coolant / ATF change once each, 1 set of tire), the only unexpected thing was water in one of the rear light housings. Oh, auxiliary battery was replaced 1 year ago.
     
    #2 PriusII&C, Mar 15, 2023
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  3. Roqu3

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    Nothing yet but mine has only 16k km, only thing is that sometimes I have issues with the audio and also sometimes the reverse camera turns black and white in the mornings, I took to maintenance services every 6 months and asked them to check that, they like readjust the cables but after a while it cames back, I think it may be something related to the GPS tracker but I need to take it to the service provider to check that.
     
    #3 Roqu3, Mar 15, 2023
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  4. toy_yodapriusSeewon

    toy_yodapriusSeewon New Member

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    both tail lights have dirt in them,
    replaced head lights bulbs 5xs,
    replaced license plate rear lights 1x
    replaced hybrid battery @ 177,000 ($2200 with 100k/10yr warranty non dealership)
    replaced 12v battery at 190,000
    front brakes and rotors @ 80k @ 225K
    Brake fluid 230K
    Replacing water pumps this month

    ran out of gas once at 210,000 miles. Every light came on and the gas gauge read 2 bars.

    Several ATF and Coolant dump and fills
    oil change every 7500
     
    #4 toy_yodapriusSeewon, May 9, 2023
  5. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    2012, 85k, no repairs yet. new 12v, tires, a headlight bulb, oil & filters
     
    #5 bisco, May 9, 2023
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