4 owner reports for this model.
More basic vehicle functions now route through software and central displays. I like the features, but worry about one electronics failure affecting unrelated systems. Where should physical redundanc…
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing the interior apart? I am in North Jersey.…
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switch and regret the smaller truck? Trying t…
Scanner showed a cylinder-specific misfire code after one rough start, but the car feels completely normal now. Plugs aren't that old. Would you swap coils to see if the code follows, or just monitor…
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 176,000 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall.
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 151,000 miles. Older Prius has developed a rough shake for a few seconds on some cold starts and the coolant level seems to be dropping slowly. I don't want to assume t…
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 144,500 miles. Ceiling height looks workable, but I am more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor layout and garage-door tracks.
Twice this month I turned the key/button and got lights but no crank. After trying again a few minutes later it started normally. Battery connections look clean. Starter relay, brake switch, starter…
Same commute and driver, but average MPG is down noticeably. Tires are properly inflated. What hybrid-specific data would you inspect before blaming the high-voltage battery?
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 14,500 miles. Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this brand. What do you ask the shop to include besid…
The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems started needing attention after this mileage for ot…
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 155,500 miles. The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more towar…
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 117,000 miles. Same commute and driver, but average MPG is down noticeably. Tires are properly inflated. What hybrid-specific data would you inspect before blaming the…
A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple way to locate the air leak before taking it back? I am in Miami. In…
I'm considering a mild modification that shouldn't directly affect the part I'm worried about, but I don't want to create a warranty headache. How do you decide which mods are worth waiting on until…
Car is used in a dusty environment and has pets in it regularly. I've read about battery cooling fans getting dirty. Is inspecting/cleaning it a reasonable preventive job or better left alone without…
The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/purge behavior cause this, and what would you test? I a…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 136,000 miles. Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still f…
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 183,000 miles. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clean. What would you w…
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 182,000 miles. After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I obsessed over before buying. What ownershi…
