So, what about the EGR system? Glad you asked. New pumps can cost around $650 to have replaced, and that does not include your tow. I understand why the components are there, but honestly, is a regular water pump putting that much additional drag on the engine? Sure, an electric water pump can run when the car is off, but when these things fail, you are really stranded. Two things that grind my gears on Gen 3 Prius are the EGR system that always gets plugged up and the electric water pump. Not a cheap repair, and what is worse, there are no warning signs as to when it could fail. Refurbished units from other hybrid places are around $650 before install. Inverters still are failing, and do not expect the repair to be cheap.Ī new OE inverter can run you well over $2000, not including diag time or labor to install. To be fair, Toyota did their best to recall any faulty inverter, but unlike Pokemon, they did not catch them all. Many generation 3 owners have reported 50 to 60 miles per gallon on a good working car, which could be worth it.Ĭosts for an engine swap or gasket repair usually range in the $2500 to $5000 range, something to consider when purchasing. If you can get a car with a bad head gasket for cheap enough and clean, it could be worth your time to have it repaired. Most of the time, people let it go too long and end up bending a connecting rod at that point, you are better off installing a new engine.Īfter doing multiple head gasket repairs on these cars, I can tell you if you do not catch it early, plan to trade the vehicle in or plan to put an engine in it. Head gasket failure is an expensive repair.
If you have not read my other article on knowing if your head gasket is failing, read it here. The first significant problem people began to encounter was a failing head gasket. Everything about it was new, including the larger 1.8L all-aluminum engine. The generation 3 Prius was a complete redesign starting in 2010. Here are my three reasons to not buy a 2010-2013 Toyota Prius. I can also tell you if you are looking to buy what to look for. As someone who has battled all the problems in the trenches, I have learned a thing or two about what ones are good and what ones to stay away from. I have owned, driven, and fixed a plethora of Prius over the years.
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