Above Average Reliability

2019 Toyota Prius Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

4th Generation (ZVW50) ยท 1.8L 4-cylinder + electric motor (121hp combined) ยท $17,000 - $23,000

Known Issues โ€” 2019 Toyota Prius

CRITICAL

Inverter cooling pump failure

CRITICAL

High-voltage battery degradation on taxi/rideshare units with extreme mileage

MINOR

Software bug causing incorrect fuel economy display

MINOR

Rear wiper ineffective in heavy rain

CRITICAL

Brake actuator recall โ€” verify status

What to Inspect

  • Verify brake actuator recall
  • Check HV battery SOH
  • Test inverter cooling
  • Confirm vehicle is not former rideshare with excessive battery cycles
  • Test all hybrid system warning lights on startup

Expected Maintenance Costs

Service Interval Cost
Oil change every 5,000 miles $40-$60
HV battery inspection every 30,000 miles $80-$150
Coolant flush (inverter loop) every 100,000 miles $120-$200
Brake pads (regenerative) every 80,000 miles $100-$160
Cabin air filter every 15,000 miles $15-$30
12V auxiliary battery every 5-7 years $150-$220

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