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Batteries usually last 10–12 years or 150,000 miles. If you are buying a 2012 model today, it is likely on its last legs or has already been replaced.

Ensure the fluid in the smaller reservoir is pink and swirling when the car is "Ready." If it’s still, the pump might be dead.

A receipt for a "refurbished" battery is okay, but a brand-new OEM (Toyota) battery is much better for long-term value. 📅 Generation Guide: Years to Buy vs. Avoid buy used toyota prius

These are notorious for excessive oil consumption and head gasket failures around 150k miles.

The battery is the most expensive part to replace (ranging from $1,500 to $3,500). Batteries usually last 10–12 years or 150,000 miles

These models frequently reported headlight flickering or premature bulb burnout (CoPilot). 🔍 Essential Inspection Checklist

Toyota fixed many of the early Gen 3 oil-burning issues. A receipt for a "refurbished" battery is okay,

Use an OBD2 scanner with an app like Dr. Prius to get a real-time health percentage.