Toyota HYBRID maintenance cost is shocking!

Are you stuck between buying a hybrid Toyota versus a non hybrid Toyota?

Are you worried or concerned that having a hybrid means more problems or more maintenance cost during the life of the vehicle!?

Watch this video to learn more about hybrid maintenance compared to a non hybrid and learn the key facts you should consider when debating between the two!

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[sculturo]

I have 2023 rav4hybrid. It’s the sweetest running vehicle I’ve ever owned in over 75 years. I’m 90 years old.

[TheSportsPROgram]

I have a third gen Prius with 200K miles and it is by far the most reliable car I've ever had. I did replace the hybrid battery at 190k for $1600 and have a life warranty on it now. Everything else just perfect, unlike the Mercedes and Audi I also had, they constantly had something breaking down. Lexus and Toyota are simply the best overall cars.

[prairiestarfilms]

I still own a Ford Escape Hybrid for 15 years, which uses the Toyota Hybrid system. I have never had any trouble with it and continues to run just fine. I love it.

[theepanrealtorvaratharajan]

Have a 2010 Lexus RX450H (hybrid), at 124, 000km and absolutly no issues. Only engine oil change. Less fluids overall. What an amazing vehicle design.

[hismastersvoice]

I have been driving a lot of cars in the past few decades. Frankly, the best car I’ve ever processed is a Toyota Prius. Never before have I experienced a car that never ever have any issues for hundreds of thousands of kilometres. Just driving and regular maintenance of course.
In terms of fuel conskumption I can say: in the first 400, 000 km, I have saved as much money as the car cost when I bought it preowned.
After 400, 000 km, I gave it to my daughter. She will drive it for another few hundreds of thousand km. This car is a gem!
Of course, my next car is another Toyota Prius.
Why should I buy any other car, when I can get the best car in the world?

[thebatman]

I live in Calgary, Canada and I received a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid LXE in May 2022. Fuel efficiency is very good. In warmer months I can get up to 1, 000km per 55L tank of gas. In the winter, the fuel efficiency is closer to 700km to 750km or so per tank. The main reason is that the gasoline engine starts up immediately in cold temperatures to warm up the vehicle. When temps are -10C or warmer the engine will warm up after about 10 min and the battery will start to kick in close to the same as normal. When temps are colder than -10C that is when the gasoline engine is working almost all the time and the battery is not working that much. Fuel mileage drops noticeably in colder months as a result, but not enough to offset the overall improvement in fuel efficiency of year-round ownership compared to a non-hybrid model.

[dondeliver]

Keeping the screen or replaceable battery fan intake filter is key to having the batteries remain cool and lasting longer. Don't wait for the overheat code. The sensors are located on the last batteries to heat up.

[colinfitzgerald]

Something not mentioned; brake wear is significantly less for a hybrid car. I have 70, 000 miles on my RAV4 hybrid with 50% remaining on the brakes, approximately. Love the torque and instant acceleration when merging on the highway - no delay caused by downshifting transmission on a standard car.

[santiagotejada]

As always, "religious" maintenance is the key.
My 2008 Toyota Prius lasted for 16 years (I bought it in 2007...) and I let it go when it reached about 390, 000 miles. If it was not for the "coolant leak" diagnosed I would still had it.
At first when I was going to buy it, many car dealers tried to discourage me, argumenting that the price was more than that for a similar size non-hybrid car. I do not regret a single minute having bought that Prius.

[hobonomad]

I have a 2012 Prius V. I just had my annual maintenance...235.00 CDN. For me, using the Hybrid Assist app made all the difference, changed how I drive, lowered engine stress and I can monitor everything. I will never go back to a non-hybrid car again, I just got so used to how simple it all is. I always say to my wife, it feels less like a car and more like a transportation appliance.

[raymondcolombo]

I own a 2019 Avalon Limited which now has 55K on the odometer. The car has an average mpg of 47.7 shown on the onboard data collection system. This car is without doubt the finest automobile I have ever owned. I am now 85 and have owned many cars. Most likely Toyota's other hybrids are similar to mine in quality. If you drive any distance hybrid is the way to go.

[Jeslmcg]

Just picked up my Highlander hybrid platinum last Saturday and I love it! Had to fly to Charleston 😊West Virginia to get a good deal at Moses Toyota. Alex was my salesman. I live in Tennessee.

[gwfowler]

I have a gen 3 Prius with just over two hundred thousand miles. I commute 73 miles one way, and it had been great. The only non scheduled maintenance was a water pump around 150000. I replaced it myself for around $150. Can’t beat it for the mission.

[ayena]

Got my rav4 xse hybrid this weekend, 8 miles when I got it. After dealing with 5 different dealerships with ridiculous markups, found one reasonably priced and arrived a week earlier than ETA we were advised. I love it so far, it looks bad ass and runs really great!

[jmichael]

Great info! The Hybrids are proven tanks thanks to their large planetary gear sets. The current generation already has data points of people putting 400, 000 miles on them. Not having to worry about starters and alternators is nice we well. Rav4s are super DIY maintenance friendly too. Hybrid fan filter, inverter coolant, rear differential (transaxle) fluid are all doable with very simple tools. Same for oil change and trans fluid. I opted for the hybrid for a better driving experience and economy as a long term (150k+ mile) vehicle.

[GOwBahddaym]

I drive 2015 Prius V and absolutely love it. The shock for me was only having to refuel after 3 weeks of driving vs once a week compared to my normal ICE vehicle.

[ggand_GGA]

I had a 2014 Prius with 300K miles on it & still sold it for $5k. I never changed the batteries. Maintenance was done by Toyota Longo here in SoCal (it’s the best & biggest dealership in the USofA). A very reliable car indeed, nothing can compare with a Toyota when it comes to durability & resale value. Then got a 2019 Prius XLE & have 60 miles now & its still great. Very economical too. I’ll NEVER change this for an EV!

[MrPeteJMc]

Hi, I'm from the UK and drive, from new, a 2019 rav hybrid. I placed an order for a rav4 phev (prime) in April 2022. Have just been told by my dealer that they should be starting to build the vehicle within the next two weeks. With shipping etc they expect the rav to be at the dealership by end of August. That's 16 months from order. At the moment Toyota uk do a service plan and I pay £27 a month to maintain services. We have a service A and a sevice B alternate years which ensures best running. Also Toyota UK provide a years warranty after each service for up to 10 years or 100k providing the vehicle is serviced by Toyota. Happy motoring guys😊.

[massspecguy]

I have a 2019 RAV4 Hybrid with 40K miles. Hybrid model cost $900 more than non-hybrid. The fuel savings with the better mpg for the hybrid model paid back the $900 by 18K miles. I typically get around 40 mpg, and love to take the RAV4 on logging roads in the forests (Trail mode, 8" ground clearance).

[davepalmatier]

Good video, especially appreciated finally hearing about the experienced reduction in hybrid performance in cold weather. This fact is very seldom mentioned in advertisements and lead people to think gas mileage would be the same in cold weather as warm weather. What was not mentioned are choice of tires making a difference as to their rolling resistance affecting gas mileage. Our Toyota Camry hybrid had Michelin green tires and we experienced 40-50mpg, then switched to regular Michelin tires and went to 35-37mog. So, rolling resistance afforded by the green Michelin made a huge difference.