Inverter and Battery for 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid replacement

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Ciara Iglehart, Feb 28, 2021.

  1. Ciara Iglehart

    Ciara Iglehart New Member

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    I have a 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid and took it to the dealership for service. All my lights came on and said there is a hybrid malfunction. The repairs for the battery and inverter were almost 8000. I just bought this car 7 months ago from a place called shift which is a used car service. I am under no warranty. Mileage is at about 150000. Any suggestions on what I can do? I’ve tried to see about the recall and my car was not listed for it. HELP! PLEASE! :)
     
    #1 Ciara Iglehart, Feb 28, 2021
  2. PriusCamper

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    Dealerships, or as we call them Stealerships are sometimes criminals when it comes to older cars... I've fixed many a Prius just like the one with the problems you have for less than $500...

    You need to find an honest mechanic who will fix it for as low of a price as possible. Also you or a friend or family member can use this website to fix it for next to nothing if you have the time to learn.
     
    #2 PriusCamper, Mar 1, 2021
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    take her to avi at hybrid fix.

    western ave in LA
     
    #3 bisco, Mar 1, 2021
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    What do you mean by mileage of "About" 150,000? Because a California car has a 15 year, 150,000 warranty on hybrid-related parts. It's called the CARB warranty. Look it up if your ODO is under 150,000.
     
    #4 Rebound, Mar 4, 2021
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