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Toyota Prius Reliability Grade

AOverall

Excellent reliability

EngineA
TransmissionA

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Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.

The Toyota Prius earns an A overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A for its engine and an A for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 14 compact cars we grade. Its engine (A) and transmission (A) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 1,362 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

Toyota Prius reliability by year

Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.

2001A-2002A2003A2004C-2005C2006B-2007C+2008C-2009C2010F2011C+2012C2013B2014B+2015A-2016B+2017A-2018A2019A2020A2021A2022A2023A2024A

Best years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023

Years to avoid: 2010 (transmission slipping / rough shifting)

Faded years are recent, so fewer complaints have come in. Their grades may change.

How long does the Toyota Prius last?

280,000Estimated lifespan (miles)

A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.

Known Toyota Prius problems

We track 2 known problem areas for the Toyota Prius, including which model years they affect. They're in the full report, along with miles remaining and a deal score for the car you're looking at.

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Toyota Prius vs. other compact cars

ModelEngineTrans.Overall
Toyota Corolla A A A
Mazda Mazda3 A A A
Subaru Impreza A A A
Toyota Prius A A A
Honda Civic A- A A-
Nissan Versa A- B- A-
Chevrolet Cruze B+ B A-
Nissan Sentra A B- B+
Kia Forte B- B+ B+
Volkswagen Jetta B B+ B+
Volkswagen Golf B B B
Hyundai Elantra C+ B B-
Ford Fiesta C+ F D
Ford Focus F F F

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Toyota Prius reliability FAQ

Is the Toyota Prius reliable?

Excellent reliability. The Toyota Prius earns an A overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A for its engine and an A for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 14 compact cars we grade. Its engine (A) and transmission (A) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 1,362 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

How many miles will a Toyota Prius last?

We estimate a well-maintained Toyota Prius lasts around 280,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.

What are the best years for the Toyota Prius?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the most reliable Toyota Prius model years are 2001, 2002, 2003, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

What Toyota Prius years should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the Toyota Prius years to be most careful with are 2010. The 2010 grades an F overall (engine D, transmission D), and its top engine/transmission problem is transmission slipping / rough shifting.

Is the Toyota Prius transmission reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Toyota Prius transmission an A (excellent reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.

Is the Toyota Prius engine reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Toyota Prius engine an A (excellent reliability).