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2013 Toyota Prius — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain — anyone dealt with this recently?

CanyonMom126Community StarterOct 27, 20252013 Toyota Prius ThreeNew York
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 102,000 miles. 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?
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UsedCarMom938Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 27, 2025permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2013 Toyota Prius, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
CamberDriver892Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 28, 2025permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2013 Toyota Prius before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. Do that first. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. I'll update if anything new shows up.
CommuterDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 28, 2025permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2013 Toyota Prius, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
ApexWrench25Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 29, 2025permalink
That's a good start, but I wouldn't stop there. If it still isn't clear on the 2013 Toyota Prius, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
DieselScout442Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 28, 2025permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2013 Toyota Prius in New York, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “footwell gets wet only after heavy rain,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. That's my plan before I call anyone.
CanyonMom126Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 29, 2025permalink
Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2013 Toyota Prius. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
UsedCarMom938Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 28, 2025permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2013 Toyota Prius in New York, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “footwell gets wet only after heavy rain,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2013 Toyota Prius in New York with 102,000 miles. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. That's my plan before I call anyone.
NoMarkupFanCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 29, 2025permalink
Not convinced that's the whole story. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2013 Toyota Prius before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. I'll update if anything new shows up.
NoMarkupFanCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 28, 2025permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2013 Toyota Prius before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. I'll update if anything new shows up.
QuietNerd801Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 28, 2025permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2013 Toyota Prius owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
ShopDIYerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 29, 2025permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2013 Toyota Prius owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
CommuterDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 29, 2025permalink
Same neighborhood, different next step: On the 2013 Toyota Prius in New York, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “footwell gets wet only after heavy rain,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2013 Toyota Prius in New York with 102,000 miles. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
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