I have a 2001 Prius with 90K miles. While driving, I got the three lights (main battery, stearing, run to dealer). The dealer tells me the battery is toast and it will cost $4,200 to repair. A rew questions for experts: a) I have read that even 1st gen batteries should last long…

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Should not cost that much. Try another dealer.

A replacement battery should cost about $2800. Your dealer will not “repair” the battery; I doubt if they even know how. As mentioned. try another dealer. There are also “rebuilt” batteries available now. Finally, Prius batteries normally last way beyond 300,000 miles; those used in taxis have bee…

Prius (2001) Battery dead?

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knfenimore January 2, 2011, 7:06pm 3

I thought the batteries were guaranteed for 10 100k miles. What does the warranty say?

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