Warranty for replacement OEM HV battery?

The warranty does not determine how long it will last. The smart money is on a new Toyota battery.

For almost the same amount of money, new battery wins hands down.

SM-N900P ?

 

A remanufactured battery is NOT better than new. It's a re-balanced battery pack, using used modules. If you don't plan to keep your car for more than 3 - 5 years, a Dorman battery may be an acceptable option. But the cost is not like it's a $1000 savings. If you can save $1000, I would say you might take a chance, but less than $1000 savings, why get used?

 

Please tell us what state you live in, miles on car, model year, etc so we can understand if CARB warranty might be in force.
Also we might know cheaper places to take it.

 

Read this thread, same situation as yours. You can try and contact Toyota HQ and see if you can get a "goodwill warranty" on your battery. Use those exact "goodwill warranty" words.

So it's official, I need a new HV battery. Help with options, please... | PriusChat

 

Yes see what Toyota says...your case is very similar to the case in Maryland.
However, MD is a CARB state and I am wondering if the MD person actually had some valid warranty claim....she was under 100k miles also.
It's not clear to me why Toyota gives some folks 50% off....but ask nice and see what happens.

You are semi-close to the home of Dorman formerly re-involt.com in Sanford NC Taylor Automotive. Check out the re-involt.com website and see if you can get a better quote from Taylor or a shop closer to you (I see none in KY proper).

 

I say NEW, b/c the difference is small ($250), based on the OP's numbers.

$3k new, 1 year warranty, but you got 120k miles in 8 years. NEW battery would also be a good resale point.
$2750 used, 3 year warranty; How likely would a rebuilt go 120k miles?

I am skeptical if Doorman supplies a new HV control module with their rebuilt battery packs. Its a $533 part online at Camelback.

Another option to consider is sell the car as is (less $2750-$3k), or trade in?

 

Another option, a fair bit cheaper than Dorman:

Toyota Prius Gen 2 Hybrid Battery | Hybrid Battery Replacement

 

I need a new battery too. Could you please break down the cost- how much did the battery actually cost? And from where did you buy it ? (I'm actually shopping around -hoping to get a good deal on this) Thank you.

 

well done, i think you made a well informed decision, all the best!

 

Thanks a lot. i think this is the best offer I've found on this. Please I'd love to have the dealer's contacts

 

aren't you in nigeria?

 

I am but plan is to buy from there and have it shipped this way. We ain't got these batteries on sale over here. Has to be bought there and couriered down here. That's why I needed just the cost of the battery and not be bothered about workmanship, dealer's discount or whatever as these aren't gonna be applicable in my case. Hope that clarifies...

 

Have you tried to see what a replacement battery from a South Africa Toyota dealer would cost? Prius is sold in that country although it is quite expensive there, starting at USD37,200.
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you got a good price from Toyota! and Dorman option doesn't seem to make sense if alls you save is $200.