8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$4,500
Average Mileage:
124,750 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace ABS actuator and master cylinder pump (3 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
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problem #4

Sep 042023

Prius v

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) C1391, C1252, C1256, or C1253 light came on and turned off. Toyota refusing the repair as no codes or indicator lights are present, despite the technician confirming failure of the brake booster and pump last year. This month it came on again I have less that 150k miles and am covered until Oct 2022. But no lights or codes, so they deny coverage. This is so frustrating. I see there is a class action lawsuit still in the work here in Texas. Time to get rid of my Prius. Will probably never buy a Toyota again.

- Angel G., Flower Mound, US

problem #3

Oct 202019

Prius v

  • CVT transmission
  • 119,000 miles

C1391 Brake Accumulator... multiple warnings lit up. Repeated pumping of the brake pedal finally make the red Brake light go out... and others. Have only driven 25 miles but has not come back on. Acts like something is stopping a valve from seating.

- ivylog , Blairsville, GA, United States

problem #2

Mar 192020

Prius v

  • CVT transmission
  • 155,000 miles

Other Prius models have this well-known problem and Toyota won't include the Prius v in the recall. It's the same problem, perhaps a different part number, but still a well-known failure.

- Hansking12 .., IRVINE, CA, US

problem #1

Feb 192016

Prius v 1.8L

  • CVT transmission
  • 100,000 miles

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ABS light on

This prius V trash car, very expensive parts and toyota personal don,t have expertise prius V.

1) toyota personal explain the problem is master brake cylinder.(parts#47070-47050)

2) replaced the master cylinder and don't work car.

3) toyota personal have another bad part abs actuator.(part # 47070 12010)

- charliegp27, Quebradillas, Puerto Rico