Gen 3 Prius Owners (2010–2015) – Important Action on Head Gasket & Hybrid System Failures

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  1. bisco

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    it's one thing to replace inverters, and a whole nuther to replace engines. the inverter lawsuit was about safety
     
    #21 bisco, Jan 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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    The court also ruled that Toyota must fix it, even if it's a salvaged car. In other words, If someone puts together a FrankenPrius - Toyota must fix that inverter too as long as the VIN meets the inverter suit parameters..........
     
    #22 BiomedO1, Jan 13, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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    There is a somewhat astounding statement in my North American 2010 Prius Owner’s Manual:

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    I also got this letter from Toyota Canada:

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    #23 Mendel Leisk, Jan 14, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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