2013 Toyota Prius c problems
The Toyota Prius c (c stands for "city"), also known as the Toyota Aqua (Japanese: トヨタ・アクア, Hepburn: Toyota Akua); "aqua" is Latin for water) in Japan, is a full hybrid gasoline-electric subcompact/supermini hatchback manufactured and marketed by Toyota. The Prius c is the third member of the Prius family, and combines the features of a Yaris-sized car with a hybrid powertrain. The Prius c is priced lower than the conventional Prius and has a higher fuel economy in city driving under United States Environmental Protection Agency test cycles. The Prius c was ranked by the EPA as the 2012 most fuel efficient compact car when plug-in electric vehicles are excluded.
The production version of the Aqua was unveiled in the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The production Prius c was introduced in the U.S. at the January 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Aqua was launched in Japan in December 2011 at a price of ¥1.69 million (US$21,700). Sales in several Asian markets began in January 2012. The Prius c was released in the U.S. and Canada in March 2012. Sales in Australia and New Zealand began in April 2012.
The Aqua is considered the most successful nameplate launch in Japan in the last 20 years. As of January 2017, the Aqua/Prius c is the second most sold hybrid of Toyota after the regular Prius, with 1,380,100 units sold worldwide. Japan as the market leader with 1,154,500 units sold through January 2017. The Aqua was the top selling new car in Japan for three years in a row, from 2013 to 2015.
The Prius C was discontinued in North America at the end of the 2019 model year. It was also discontinued in Australia in early 2020.
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Common 2013 Toyota Prius c problems
The Toyota Prius C, introduced in December 2011, is known for its fuel efficiency and compact size. However, like any vehicle, it has had some common problems that owners have reported.
One issue that affected the 2012-2014 Toyota Prius C is the early failure of the air conditioner compressor. This problem is characterized by a loud noise and hot air coming from the vents. The compressor, which is responsible for pumping cool air through the system, can fail prematurely, requiring replacement. The part number for the compressor is 88370-52012.
Another problem that affected the 2012-2014 Toyota Prius C is the miscalibration of the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). This issue was identified soon after the release of the updated 2015 Prius C model. The TPMS was not calibrated properly, meaning that the driver was not warned when a tire became dangerously low. Toyota issued a recall and had its dealers re-calibrate the system free of charge.
For the 2013 Toyota Prius C, some owners have reported a "prism" effect in their front windshield at night. This issue is caused by the light source being replicated two or three times when seen through the windshield. Toyota dealers try to fix this issue with Rain X, a type of windshield wiper blade designed to leave a water-repelling coat on the windshield while in use.
The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) can also malfunction in the 2013 Toyota Prius C. The IPM manages mileage and power, and when the operating temperature gets high enough, it can fail. This results in the engine stalling without warning or operating at a reduced power level. Toyota dealers are aware of this issue and will either update the software or replace the IPM.
In addition to these specific issues, the 2013 Toyota Prius C has also been known for its regenerative brakes, which are different from standard mechanical brakes. These brakes don't dry as quickly, making them more sensitive in wet weather. Many Prius C owners find that braking more gently in the rain solves this problem.
It is important to note that these issues are based on complaints from owners and may not affect all vehicles of this make and model. Regular maintenance and servicing can help prevent or address these problems. Additionally, it is always recommended to consult with a certified mechanic or Toyota dealership for specific concerns or issues with a vehicle.
What are the issues with a 2013 Toyota Prius?
Owner Reported Trouble Spots
- EV Battery. / 5. ...
- Brakes. Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking. ...
- In-car Electronics. ...
- Exhaust. ...
- Electrical Accessories. ...
- Steering And Suspension. ...
- Engine Major. ...
- Transmission Minor.
How many miles can a 2013 Prius C last?
How Long Does a Toyota Prius Last? With regular maintenance, a Toyota Prius owner can expect to get between 200,000 and 250,000 miles out of their Prius, with some owners topping the 300,000-mile mark and going strong.
Is 2013 a good year for Prius?
Pros. If you want the best fuel economy in the hybrid field, the 2013 Toyota Prius is still king, with a 51/48 mpg rating for the standard car, 51/49 for the Plug-In, 53/46 for the Prius C and 44/40 for the Prius V.
How many years does a Prius C battery last?
8 to 10 years
How long do Toyota Prius batteries last? The general estimation is that it will run effectively for 8 to 10 years or anywhere between 100,000 and 150,000 miles, but there are factors that will help determine which end of the spectrum your battery life falls on.
Is 2013 a good year for Prius?
Pros. If you want the best fuel economy in the hybrid field, the 2013 Toyota Prius is still king, with a 51/48 mpg rating for the standard car, 51/49 for the Plug-In, 53/46 for the Prius C and 44/40 for the Prius V.
How long does a 2013 Prius C battery last?
between 3 to 5 years
Your 2013 Toyota Prius c battery will ordinarily last between 3 to 5 years, but that can change heavily depending on battery size, type of battery, weather conditions and driving habits. Even still, just because your battery isn't absolutely dead, doesn't mean it's operating perfectly.
What is the most common problem of Toyota Prius?
A list of some of the most common issues Prius owners have to deal with.
- Bluetooth Echos During Calls. ...
- Musty and Moldy A/C. ...
- Unintended Acceleration. ...
- Rodents Chew Soy-Coated Wires. ...
- Prius Headlight Problems. ...
- Prius Brake Defects. ...
- Toyota Excessive Oil Consumption.
How long does Prius C engine last?
With regular maintenance, a Toyota Prius owner can expect to get between 200,000 and 250,000 miles out of their Prius, with some owners topping the 300,000-mile mark and going strong.
2013 Toyota Prius c car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Prius c problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Engine problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2013 Toyota Prius c vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2013 Toyota Prius c
The NHTSA has received 333 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2013 Toyota Prius c. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2013 Toyota Prius c vehicles.
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-22
- VIN: JTDKN3DU8D5
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Took car in for repair because all the warning lights are on. The repair shop quoted $1200 for Anti lock braking actuator system which is defective. This is a huge safety issue and a costly repair from Toyota.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-15
- VIN: JTDKN3DU5D1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The car has been making an intermittent buzzing sound that I now have had diagnosed as a failing Brake Booster Actuator. This part is integral to safely stopping the car. Though the actuator has apparently been failing for months, there have not been any DTCs associated with it. I now find that there was a Customer Support Program regarding this issue which has since expired. It is referred to as "Customer Support Program ZJB" and it refers to T-SB-0024-19. Had I been notified of this, I would have had the brake issue corrected before the program expired.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-27
- VIN: JTDKN3DUXD1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Brake Booster failed last February 2024 while driving. The mileage at that time was around 89,270. Found out there was customer service support program for this issue that run through 2023. Since I bought the car used from Honda of Capitola (2018), I didn’t get any notification or unaware of this CSP. And the issue came out only this year. Had I know about this letter, I could have this inspected by Toyota. This is very unusual to have a brake booster failed with less than 100K. Called Toyota for assistance but they said I’m passed the CSP service date. Paid $3343.22 to have the car fix last 3/27/24. There should be a recall of this problem as more and more Toyota owner are still having this same issue. Thank you.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTDKDTB3XD1
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Immobilized failure due to combination of brake hose failure preventing hybrid control/shift actuator. Hybrid steering lock became disengaged and could not communicate with the certification ecu due constant power being disabled due to complete main body failure. Hybrid system cannot go back into park however ecm side did. Ecm was not receiving power as dealer coded main body as a plug in hybrid effectively disabling fuel systems (including emissions/fuel safety) causing full misclassification in the smart key certification process. Car starts, goes into ready and disables LIN comms alongside cutting main relay due to tailgate and fuel constant powers being cut while driving.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-12
- VIN: JTDKDTB34D1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Driving on the highway at 70mph my warning lights for my ABS, traction control, and other brake related warning lights came on. My brakes became soft and hard to stop the car. Immediately brought to dealer who said that my booster accumulator was leaking and needed to replace both the accumulator and pump for over $3,500. This is a know. Issue with Toyota because they have a service bulletin that they wouldn’t honor because my car is more than 10 years old. This is a serious issue and someone is going to get badly hurt.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-08
- VIN: JTDKN3DUXD0
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: While driving my brake light, ABS light, and traction(?) light all came on at once. The brake felt like it had resistance and I have to push it a lot harder than normal to stop. I took it to get a diagnostic ran and received the code C1391. After looking more up for this, this is a very known issue for Priuses and I was never made aware of it. This is a safety concern for all Prius drivers and nobody is made aware until it becomes an issue.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-20
- VIN: JTDKN3DU4D5
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Getting a C1391 brake module /ABS failure
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-02
- VIN: JTDKN3DU6D1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: On the way home from a family vacation, the brake warning light, ABS warning, and swerve warning lit up on our 2013 Toyota Prius's dashboard. It was evening already, and with only a few miles to go we continued toward our home. While driving at approximately 50 mph, a red light appeared around a bend. I hit the brakes, a little hard, but certainly with enough time to safely stop. The brakes completely locked and the tired screeched and let off smoke, while the back of the car fishtailed around until we were sideways. It was terrifying. I believe the anti-lock brakes failed, and when they seized up it caused loss of control of the vehicle. Fortunately, no other vehicle was in the left turning lane, where we ended up, and we did not pass into the intersection. No one was hurt, but we could easily have been if not for good luck. I have noticed that the Toyota Prius has had a number of warning and warranty extensions due to brake actuator [XXX] ) and that several class-action lawsuits are underway. We would like to report our problem for the safety of others. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-02
- VIN: JTDKN3DU2D5
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: C1391 code at 148000 miles - just as others have reported. Quoted 3,500+ for the fix, Dealership said it was out of warranty and thus no help could be provided. The Code reads for a bad Brake Booster Assembly.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-17
- VIN: JTDKN3DU5D0
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Brake actuator needs replaced. Yes please inspect. You have my permission for further review. My safety was put at risk since I was traveling 70-75 mph when my dashboard lit up with warnings. I tried braking and the brake was extremely hard to the touch and required a lot of force to even slow down and stop the car. Just making it home was dangerous. I almost ran into the garage wall since braking is extremely difficult and unresponsive. It hasn't been reproduced or confirmed yet with dealer or mechanic but everything suggests it's this from other accounts online. Toyota refuses to honor faulty part that is rampant in this generation model. The warning lights appeared as soon as it happened out of nowhere. All of these lit up on the dash all at once: brake, ABS, Skid, and the tire pressure icon. My car was making strange wheezing noises in the week or two prior to this happening. I think that is a symptom it will soon fail.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-08
- VIN: JTDKDTB32D1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius C. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and pulling out of the driveway, while attempting to depress the brake pedal, excessive amount of force was needed to depress the brake pedal. The contact stated that the braking distance was extended, and the vehicle was jerking while stopping. The contact stated that the ABS, Brakes, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the hydraulic brake booster pump actuator and accumulator had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program under NHTSA ID Number: 10181735 (Equipment Adaptive/Mobility, Equipment, Service Brakes) however the vehicle was no longer covered for the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the Customer Service Program. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report. The failure mileage was 133,000.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-10
- VIN: JTDKN3DU5D5
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: malfunctions of the brake booster and brake booster pump assemblies
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-08
- VIN: JTDKN3DU4D1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Dashboard lights came on today, 8-9-24, indicating Brake Accuator Failure in my 2013 Prius. When I took my 2013 Prius to a dealership for service in April 2024 with mileage of 118,000, I informed them of the noise symptoms I experienced which apparently are a precursor to Brake Accuator failure. I even played them a video in which you can clearly hear these noise symptoms. I was not aware of this issue as I have never received correspondence from Toyota regarding this problem, although I now know a Warranty Enhancement Notification ZG-1 was supposedly sent out. I have not moved in 20 years and should have received this notice. Because the dashboard lights were not on at the time of the April 2024 service visit, and having no idea that the extended warranty window of under 150,000 miles or 10 years had closed on 12-31-23, the dealership would not even consider repairing the Brake Accuator issue. Even though this was a known issue by Toyota, and a dangerous safety issue, they will not provide unlimited free warranty repair. Add to that the prohibitive and unreasonable cost to repair this issue (anywhere from $2000 to $4000) for a car which is 10 years old, and for many is completely out of their monetary reach, is absurd. Even more importantly are the lives put in danger if the brakes go out while at high speed. Toyota should be forced to address this problem and resolve it immediately!
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-03
- VIN: JTDKN3DU3D5
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: On August 3rd, 2024 my 2013 Toyota Prius lost power brakes at INTERSTATE SPEEDS. This put a number of lives, including my own, at risk. The computer program on the car appears to have been programmed to give operators a "death threat" by initiating a PROGRAMMED LOSS of power braking on the vehicle. There were a number of brake warning lights and an Audible Continuous beeping. When I moved over into the exit ramp from the interstate and applied my brakes this is when it was evident that power brakes were no longer available. I drove the car to a parking lot very close by and let it sit and checked my brake fluid but the brake fluid level was good. After this occurrence the power brakes returned to sufficient operation and have been in operation for approximately 2 days now with many display lights about brakes on the dash and the same audible beep is present. The brakes lights on the dash have been on since approximately November 2021 (2013 model car not even 10 years old of usage at that point). This is a safety risk that Toyota appears to have attempted to mitigate financial losses by having the customers that were not covered by their "customer care" program be the ones to pay exorbitantly high prices for the repair of this item in order to better balance and reduce their own financial loss for this mechanical problem. Toyota appears to have conscientiously reduced the number of cars that they offered to help repair financially under their customer care program. Their repair program went to 10 years since the date of first use or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. It is unreasonable to expect that these cars will end their usage life at 150,000 miles and can be reasonably expected to be non-usable at that point. There are many vehicles that go past 150,000 miles of use and also past 10 years of use.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-11
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTDKN3DU2D0
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Traveling approximately 15mph I collided with a full size truck the front end of my car totaled. I was wearing my seat belt and air bags did not deploy causing me to hit the steering wheel with enough force to fracture my sternum. This is the 2nd time a frontal impact occurred causing damage to the front bumper and air bags did not deploy.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-31
- VIN: JTDKN3DU0D5
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 2013 with 128000 miles, brake pump and accumulator for ABS failed, all sensors are on. Pedal is shaking when pressed, called Toyota South Coast in California, have told the extended warranty expired on 28 December 2022, what a joke, right on 10 years it means. But car has been driven less than 12k miles until today. This brake issue is a safety problem, cant use a used part which more likely will have the same issue. Not speaking of the labor of Dealership service, but having the original updated parts for over $1000 is a lame and Toyota USA should be shamed for this. Code C1391, T-SB 0024-19
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-01
- VIN: JTDKN3DU0D1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The brake booster and actuator assembly has failed at 130000 miles, within mileage and outside of time frame of limited recall bulletin. No help from dealership with repair costs exceeding value of the vehicle and vehicle is unsafe to drive.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-04
- VIN: JTDKN3DU2D1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: As I was driving my vehicle, all lights related to ABS system came on and stayed on. This included the traction light, the ABS light, and the brake light. My brake pedal became much less responsive and took more pressure to activate the brakes in the car. If I had needed to brake suddenly, I don't know that my car would have stopped. I took it to the dealer and they said there is an abnormal leak inside the ABS accumulator.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-13
- VIN: JTDKN3DUXD1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: While driving on the highway, ABS, "Brake"/E-Brake, Traction Control Lights lit up all at the same time out of the blue. No prior engine lights/codes before this incident. During that trip, brakes felt more difficult to press, loss all brake regeneration for the hybrid battery but was still about to brake for that entire 100 miles trip. As of now, the car is still able to brake but it looks like it's just primarily using the mechanical brakes all the time now. It still has that different brake feel compared to when before all those engine lights went on. Regenerative braking is no longer working. Brought the car to the shop at was given the error codes C1391 and C2315.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-27
- VIN: JTDKN3DUXD1
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The clear coat failed despite regular wax and optimal storage. I have seen a few Toyota vehicles of this same color with clear coat failures.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-26
- VIN: JTDKDTB34D1
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Head low beam lights no work
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-20
- VIN: JTDKN3DUXD1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I was driving and suddenly the car started beeping and the brake, e-brake, abs, and traction control lights came on. As soon as I found an opportunity I tried to brake but the car would not stop and the brake pedal became really hard. I had swerve to avoid hitting cars in front of me. It was the scariest moment of my life. I shifted the car from D to B to use the engine braking. I finally was able to slow down enough to turn right on a side Street and pushed on the brake pedal with all my strength and it finally came to a stop. I was lucky I didn't have a collision or strike a pedestrian, that I also drive defensively and leave enough space in front of me, and that I was on a surface street and not on a freeway which I frequently use because if I was I would have surely crashed. This is NOT right. Brakes should NOT suddenly fail! Under any circumstances. It was confirmed by a mechanic that it's the BRAKE BOOSTER AND BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP ASSEMBLIES had failed and had the following codes C1252, C1253, and C1256 were found. The same issue and codes reported in tsb pol18-03.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-15
- VIN: JTDKN3DU6D5
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: ABS brake failure (code c1391) occurred at less than 98,000 miles. Toyota will not cover cost despite being a commonly known failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-11
- VIN: JTDKN3DU0D5
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 to 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the failure persisted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the battery on two occasions, but the failure reoccurred. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 173,699.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-28
- VIN: JTDKN3DU6D1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 2013 Prius lit up like a Christmas tree last night. Traction control, brake, and abs warning lights all came on at once. The brake feel really weird and luckily I was like 3 miles away from home
Negative 2013 Toyota Prius c car reviews
Positive 2013 Toyota Prius c car reviews
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The C is a great car for gas mileage! If you're driving short 5-10 minute trips, you may not hit the city mileage because the car uses gas to warm up. However, in the summer on the highway, I routinely beat 46 mpg and still clear 40 mpg routinely in the winter. Living in northern Indiana, I can attest that the car is also pretty solid in snow. While you can't go through deep snow, I have never gotten stuck in almost 4 years of ownership. The car has only needed oil changes and new tires at 44000 miles. Besides the slow pickup when pulling out on an interstate, this car is reliable and fun to drive. I am about 6-3 and the driver side is a little cramped on long trips, but I fixed that problem by getting some seat extenders. Update: The car is still going strong! I moved to the west coast and drove cross country with my dog and loaded the car down with a storage bag on the roof. I probably maxed or exceeded the recommended weight on the car, but it performed well. It lagged some on the inclines through the Rockies, but still made it. I recommend driving it once a week to avoid killing the 12V battery. These are fantastic cars, and I hope my luck continues with the C!
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I really love my C! It's such a nimble, well-made car that's so much fun to drive. What's even better is that unlike so many other hybrids, the mileage is no hype. I've owned my car for about 4 months now and I average 50 mpg. You go so long between fill ups that you almost forget about getting gas. In regards to the comments about acceleration, it's no Ferrari, but I've found it to be fine on on-ramps and here in Philly that's no joke. Also, many of the comparable hybrids sacrificed reliability. I don't think anyone should have to choose between great mileage and being stuck by the side of the road. I picked the C, and I'm very happy with my choice.
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This car is in fantastic shape!
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Fun to drive, safe and comfortable! I'm glad to hear that you bought it new in 2013. Once it warms up (about 10 minutes), it averages 50mpg per trip, often achieving 60mpg or better. It's great to know that it can handle drives to Las Vegas or Yosemite with no problem, even on hills and hairpin mountain roads. And it's impressive that it can make U-turns in tight spaces with ease. Thanks for sharing your experience from Ventura, California!
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The Prius C 4 is a fantastic 3rd car! I use it for all my big shopping trips to places like Home Depot, Walmart, and Target. It's like a little truck with a hatch, and it's so much fun to drive. My wife and I love using the Entune system to check the weather, listen to satellite radio, and even review the stock market. The navigation system is also a great feature that helps us get around while enjoying the scenery. I highly recommend the 4 level with 15-inch wheels and the optional interior weather tech floor mats. The hatch floor mat, tinted windows, and rear bumper guard are also great additions. I frequently drive from NY to Pittsburgh, and the gas costs me only about $26 each way, which is incredible! I've never had any issues with the car, and it's been very reliable. I did replace the brakes, tires, and wipers within 27K miles, but that's to be expected. The car averages 48.7 MPH for its entire life, which is impressive. The only downsides are the faux leather and the headlight system, which I've upgraded for better visibility in winter weather. Overall, I love the MPG, heated seats, Entune system, touch screen graphics, steering wheel controls, cargo capacity, and reliability of this car. People often call it a clown car, but they're always surprised by how roomy and high-tech it is!
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Cullen Durgan 2024-03-08
Just a heads up, the interior of the car may not be up to everyone's standards considering the price. Additionally, if you need a 12v battery replacement, it can be a bit pricey at around $400 and only available at Toyota dealerships. Personally, I've had some issues with hybrids and have spent over $5000 in the last year, but I've had great experiences with older Toyotas and non-hybrids. My old 2002 Ford Explorer may not be the most fuel-efficient, but it's been reliable with minimal repairs. Also, just a note that for the battery replacement, it's only available at the dealership. I remember the good old days when Tercels and Echos were practically indestructible with no need for repairs.
Vincent Johns 2024-01-16
The main reason to consider purchasing this car is the impressive 48 mpg you will get in all-around driving. While the car may seem bland, its fuel efficiency is certainly noteworthy.