Above Average Reliability

2022 Toyota Prius Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

4th Generation (ZVW50) ยท 1.8L 4-cylinder + electric motor (121hp combined) ยท $22,000 - $30,000

Known Issues โ€” 2022 Toyota Prius

CRITICAL

Inverter cooling pump failure

MINOR

Last year of the 4th gen โ€” value proposition vs. 5th gen

MODERATE

HV battery degradation on rideshare/taxi examples

MINOR

Infotainment aging compared to newer competitors

MINOR

No standard wireless CarPlay/Android Auto

What to Inspect

  • Test HV battery health
  • Check inverter cooling pump
  • Verify this is not a rideshare vehicle
  • Test all safety systems (TSS 2.0)
  • Check all connectivity features

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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