2013 Prius Plug-in Rear Impact Issues

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Plugitin2013, Nov 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM.

  1. Plugitin2013

    Plugitin2013 New Member

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    Hey everyone,

    I accidentally backed my 2013 Prius Plug-In into a fence and had some minor damage. The rear undercarriage is hanging down a bit (pic attached). Is there a way to repair this or do I need to replace?

    Bigger issue is now the car won't start. The fob wouldn't unlock the car (I replaced the fob battery but that didn't work) so I had to manually use the key. Start button went orange and interior lights were really dim as well so thought the 12v battery may be dead or dying. Today was going to give it a jump but now the lights are completely dead. Would such a hit really mess with the 12v or hybrid battery?

    Since I can't open the trunk I went via the rear seat to check on the 12v battery connections and all seemed okay. Prius2.jpg Prius1.jpg

    Thanks so much.
     
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    Why can't you open the trunk? The damage in the photos wouldn't prevent the trunk from opening?

    As for repairs, you simply replace the clips that busted, very easy. Of course because no one is going to see the underside of the car you can also skip spending money on clips and grab some screws and a screwdriver gun and screw new fasteners through the plastic to hold it all together and call it done in less than 5 minutes.