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CU reports 2009 has electrical issues?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by bwilson4web, Mar 7, 2015.

  1. bwilson4web

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    Sorry to intrude as I do not own a 2004-09 Prius. But there is a report that Consumer Reports has given the 2009 a bad rating for electrical reliability. Granted, I do not hang out here.

    Now I was aware of Hobbit's report on the display solder problem, 2004-06, and everyone is aware the inverter coolant pump was a weak design. But these at most should have brought the reliability to average or better for the 2009.

    Is there some basis in fact, some specifics, for this CU "black ball?"

    Look, I'm no fan of Consumer Reports because of a bias toward driver 'comfort' and unrealistic cold-start testing. But even a blind pig finds an acorn occasionally which is why I'm asking the NHW20 community.

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    i haven't heard or seen anything obvious. i wonder why th '09 and not the '04-'08?
     
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    First I heard of it so I have no idea what CR is talking about.