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Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Toyota Prius faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.

Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.

That's because our Toyota Prius fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.

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Toyota Prius (2003 On) Fault Guide


Toyota Prius (2003 On) Fault Guide

View Toyota Prius (2003 On) Fault Guide

We know of 10 TOYOTA Prius (2003 On) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.

  • 2 engine faults
  • 2 suspension wear items or faults
  • 1 interior problems
  • 1 bodywork issues
  • 4 recalls

Here's an example fault on the TOYOTA Prius (2003 On)

What to look for:

Check the paperwork to ensure this car was bought from A British franchise dealer or is definitely a British import.

What it means:

A ‘parallel’ import (i.e. not a British import) has different electronics and cannot be serviced or repaired by main dealers as a result.

What to do

Do not buy a parallel import unless you know where it can be maintained.


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