# \#prius **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/prius/71.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Prius Puzzler - oil overfilled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-puzzler-oil-overfilled/55432)
**Author:** [@bsand999](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bsand999)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-puzzler-oil-overfilled/55432 "2026-09-19T00:49:27Z")
Car serviced regularly, and I believe last oil change was in may, by the dealer. Had superficial body work done by shop attached to dealer--winter gravel damage. Car stopped dead with a bunch of warning lights lit (wif… --- ## [Grinding brakes after caliper/brake work done](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-brakes-after-caliper-brake-work-done/206043)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-brakes-after-caliper-brake-work-done/206043 "2026-08-25T23:22:05Z")
08 Toyota Prius So about 2 months ago I got front brake work done, along with a new caliper and caliper hose on the driver side wheel I now here and feel grinding when I brake but it ONLY does it after been driven for … --- ## [08 Prius back passenger tire seizes up if not driven](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-prius-back-passenger-tire-seizes-up-if-not-driven/200446)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-prius-back-passenger-tire-seizes-up-if-not-driven/200446 "2025-05-26T04:22:28Z")
08 prius The back passenger tire tends to seize up if not drive for a couple days? I have to go in reverse and put in drive (rock the car back and forth) to un freeze the tire? Any thoughts? --- ## [2008 Prius - only rear-passenger turn signal / hazard light works](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-prius-only-rear-passenger-turn-signal-hazard-light-works/199725)
**Author:** [@gruntsparkles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gruntsparkles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-prius-only-rear-passenger-turn-signal-hazard-light-works/199725 "2025-04-03T16:52:35Z")
If the hazard lights are turned on, only the rear-passenger light blinks. (nothing blinking in front) If signalling a right turn, the rear-passenger light only blinks rapidly. If signalling a left turn, no lights blink… --- ## [How to replace rear camera 2010 Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-rear-camera-2010-prius/194534)
**Author:** [@cayer6\_187194](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cayer6_187194)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-rear-camera-2010-prius/194534 "2024-03-17T02:54:31Z")
Rear backup camera needs to be replaced. How to do it? Cant find any “how to info” on this car. --- ## [2013 Prius timing chain oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-prius-timing-chain-oil-leak/192534)
**Author:** [@scharaniya\_186630](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scharaniya_186630)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-prius-timing-chain-oil-leak/192534 "2023-09-05T13:09:13Z")
I went for an oil change on my 2013 Toyota Prius (72k miles; single owner / bought new). The dealer told me about engine oil leak on the timing chain cover. He said it will require removing the engine (lot of labor) an… --- ## [2003 Toyota Prius AC Light Flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-prius-ac-light-flashing/191450)
**Author:** [@Car\_Care-Neophyite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Care-Neophyite)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2023, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-prius-ac-light-flashing/191450 "2023-07-02T00:00:18Z")
The AC in my 2003 Toyota Prius seems to work fine. However, after the AC has been running for awhile it stops running and the AC light begins to flash. If I hit the AC button on and off it will begin working again but … --- ## [Toyota Prius 2010 Can't open the driver's door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-prius-2010-cant-open-the-drivers-door/191191)
**Author:** [@mazoretka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazoretka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 9:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-prius-2010-cant-open-the-drivers-door/191191 "2023-06-20T09:28:29Z")
Hi guys I installed sound deadening and haven’t put the door handle wires correctly. If I remember well I installed the heads of the wire properly but forgot to put in the right position the green and white plastics. … --- ## [Prius idiot lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-idiot-lights/190753)
**Author:** [@jeoinva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeoinva)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2023, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-idiot-lights/190753 "2023-05-23T03:55:01Z")
Hi, I just inherited my mom’s 2012 Prius. The dashboard message said “Maintenance required soon.” Now it says “Maintenance required.” My brother -in-law owns a Prius. He said that means I need an oil change. Really? Why … --- ## [Oil Filter & Transmission Change Failure - Help Appreciated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter-transmission-change-failure-help-appreciated/189191)
**Author:** [@PriusDIYnewb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PriusDIYnewb)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter-transmission-change-failure-help-appreciated/189191 "2023-02-21T20:51:05Z")
I have a 2014 Toyota Prius that just hit 134,000 miles. It was time for the routine oil change and I decided to change the transmission fluid as well as I just learned that “lifetime” doesn’t mean “never change”. I have … --- ## [Prius headlamp replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-headlamp-replacement/59665)
**Author:** [@teran4000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teran4000)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2011, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-headlamp-replacement/59665 "2011-01-09T02:20:11Z")
Going on Autozone's website, Prius HID headlamp is $176. Under that they have others, from $15 and up, but the local Autozone store couldn't tell me if they would work. Anyone know and have a brand and part number for … --- ## [Hybrid2Go Experiences](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid2go-experiences/188556)
**Author:** [@zvsmedia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zvsmedia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid2go-experiences/188556 "2023-01-19T15:50:14Z")
I’m looking for feedback on Hybrid2Go as our 2010 Prius needs a new battery pack. We’re in Scottsdale AZ in case anyone has other suggestions for other shops, and the fault code it’s showing is P0a7f, for what it’s worth… --- ## [2004 Prius rear brakes make terrible grinding sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-prius-rear-brakes-make-terrible-grinding-sound/188103)
**Author:** [@mne.prs\_183450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mne.prs_183450)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-prius-rear-brakes-make-terrible-grinding-sound/188103 "2022-12-28T19:49:23Z")
Dear Car Talk, After its first ever brake job, at about 130,000 miles, “Carmelita” developed this incredibly loud grinding noise on engaging the mechanical brakes when coming to a full stop.The brakes also feel grabby. … --- ## [Need help identifying the name of this port which plugs into my dashcam camera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-the-name-of-this-port-which-plugs-into-my-dashcam-camera/187960)
**Author:** [@DCM321\_183361](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DCM321_183361)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-the-name-of-this-port-which-plugs-into-my-dashcam-camera/187960 "2022-12-17T02:28:52Z")
--- ## [Headlight "streaks / scuffs" repair question?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-streaks-scuffs-repair-question/187903)
**Author:** [@mormegil27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mormegil27)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-streaks-scuffs-repair-question/187903 "2022-12-13T23:49:49Z")
I was trying to get ice off my car and I slipped with the scraper, sending it down over my headlight and created “scuffs” or “streaks” on the outer poly-carbonate cover. These streaks appear to be permanent, and there i… --- ## [Had valve stem replaced on my Prius, now the TPMS light is on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/had-valve-stem-replaced-on-my-prius-now-the-tpms-light-is-on/187014)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/had-valve-stem-replaced-on-my-prius-now-the-tpms-light-is-on/187014 "2022-10-25T22:10:57Z")
08 Toyota Prius Long story short I brought all new tires. But one tire had a slow leak. I take it back and they say it’s the valve stem and they replaced it no charge. I get in my car and the TPMS light is on, so I che… --- ## [2011 Toyota Prius car quits after battery replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-car-quits-after-battery-replacement/185462)
**Author:** [@Elaine53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elaine53)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-car-quits-after-battery-replacement/185462 "2022-07-25T23:57:49Z")
New battery installed one month ago. Car quits and red lights come on the dash. --- ## [What matters most when buying a used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-matters-most-when-buying-a-used-car/184022)
**Author:** [@s.a\_sheikh\_180208](https://community.cartalk.com/u/s.a_sheikh_180208)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-matters-most-when-buying-a-used-car/184022 "2022-05-08T21:31:26Z")
Hello All, I am looking to purchase a used car and was looking for some advice. I would like a car that can easily last me a year or two without needing any maintenance work. Which maker/model is best if I am looking f… --- ## [Should I buy a 2011 Prius with a "replaced IPM transistor, MG ECU and Other"? Not to mention they installed (doesn't say replaced) the air bag brackets in 2019](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-2011-prius-with-a-replaced-ipm-transistor-mg-ecu-and-other-not-to-mention-they-installed-doesnt-say-replaced-the-air-bag-brackets-in-2019/182924)
**Author:** [@Serena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Serena)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-2011-prius-with-a-replaced-ipm-transistor-mg-ecu-and-other-not-to-mention-they-installed-doesnt-say-replaced-the-air-bag-brackets-in-2019/182924 "2022-03-10T23:29:46Z")
I would like this car because I can’t afford much better, at least if I want a Prius that isn’t SUPER old. But I just looked up the car’s complete service report online and found the above. Does it make a difference? An… --- ## [How do I know if a Prius battery has been replaced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-know-if-a-prius-battery-has-been-replaced/182863)
**Author:** [@Serena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Serena)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-know-if-a-prius-battery-has-been-replaced/182863 "2022-03-10T03:30:20Z")
I made an appointment to look at a 2011 Prius with 153,000 miles on it, but then I remembered that a lot of batteries need to be replaced by then. I don’t see anything in the Carfax history about a replaced battery. Is t… --- ## [I am getting a used car as a gift from a friend. It's registered in Texas, will be given to me in Georgia, and I live in Florida. How do I go about doing this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-getting-a-used-car-as-a-gift-from-a-friend-its-registered-in-texas-will-be-given-to-me-in-georgia-and-i-live-in-florida-how-do-i-go-about-doing-this/182119)
**Author:** [@johnebwork\_179229](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnebwork_179229)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-getting-a-used-car-as-a-gift-from-a-friend-its-registered-in-texas-will-be-given-to-me-in-georgia-and-i-live-in-florida-how-do-i-go-about-doing-this/182119 "2022-01-28T18:25:00Z")
Pardon the stupid question - I am trying to pay the least money possible for the title transfer/registration while avoiding breaking any traffic law or other codes. My friend that is giving me their 2010 Prius can only … --- ## [A settlement in the Prius Stalling Lawsuit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-settlement-in-the-prius-stalling-lawsuit/181869)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-settlement-in-the-prius-stalling-lawsuit/181869 "2022-01-13T22:35:59Z")
If you own–or owned–a 2010-2014 Prius, Toyota has agreed to pay $20 million to reimburse Prius owners for repairs and towing fees: --- ## [Rear Wheel noises -- bad bearings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-noises-bad-bearings/181108)
**Author:** [@itrontz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itrontz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-noises-bad-bearings/181108 "2021-12-07T14:24:56Z")
I recently had all brake pads and rotors replaced. When the mechanic took it for a test drive, he said it sounded like the bearings in both rear wheels were bad. I had my wife drive around while I sat in the back seat. … --- ## [Repair vs totaling a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-vs-totaling-a-car/180813)
**Author:** [@mccomb\_note\_178270](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mccomb_note_178270)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-vs-totaling-a-car/180813 "2021-11-23T16:52:12Z")
Our 2009 Prius was side/rear ended when another person ran a red light. We could have it repaired. The insurance will cover the cost of about $4,700 to repair the car. The car has 126,000 miles on it. The insurance c… --- ## [Is this car totaled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-car-totaled/180614)
**Author:** [@emilyannerandall\_178143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emilyannerandall_178143)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-car-totaled/180614 "2021-11-15T13:52:55Z")
Hi, I got in a fender bender today and would like a preliminary opinion on the damage. I assume it’s totaled, but thought I would check in here to hear from you all. Thank you, Emily --- ## [2017 Prius Water In the Hatchback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-prius-water-in-the-hatchback/180358)
**Author:** [@Gibraltar9269](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gibraltar9269)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-prius-water-in-the-hatchback/180358 "2021-11-02T20:56:19Z")
When I open the hatchback after it has rained, water always runs down the track on the car, not the hatchback itself. Suggestions or should I take it to the dealer? The car is under warranty. --- ## [2016 Prius with 46k miles - did these rotors need to be replaced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-prius-with-46k-miles-did-these-rotors-need-to-be-replaced/180002)
**Author:** [@andrew7459\_177695](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew7459_177695)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-prius-with-46k-miles-did-these-rotors-need-to-be-replaced/180002 "2021-10-24T14:24:43Z")
When my 2016 Prius with 46k miles was in for service, the dealer told me the front brake rotors had heavy rust and needed to be replaced. I agreed to the work and had the dealer leave the old rotors and pads for me. The… --- ## [What deal should I make with the Shop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-deal-should-i-make-with-the-shop/179107)
**Author:** [@caruser88888888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caruser88888888)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-deal-should-i-make-with-the-shop/179107 "2021-09-13T05:25:21Z")
Hello all, I have had my car in a professional shop for a month, and the engine still does not work. This is a mid-range car mechanic, better than a run down shop, but not as good as the Toyota dealership. The engine sha… --- ## [2015 Toyota Prius entune system doesn’t work anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-prius-entune-system-doesn-t-work-anymore/179029)
**Author:** [@RuthT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RuthT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-prius-entune-system-doesn-t-work-anymore/179029 "2021-08-28T18:06:06Z")
After about a year, my 2015 Toyota Prius entune system stopped working. It will not load my phone numbers. It will not allow me to delete my old phone and install a new one in bluetooth. Please help! --- ## [Cylinder Head Gasket Failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-head-gasket-failed/178396)
**Author:** [@caruser88888888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caruser88888888)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 7:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-head-gasket-failed/178396 "2021-08-11T07:28:30Z")
Hello I am new to this forum. My car is a Prius 3 2012 150,000mi. My mechanic said the engine is full of carbon, and the cylinder head gasket has failed. Estimated cost of repair is $3,200. Car was worth $5000 at the beg… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/prius/71.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=prius)