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How long does Prius CVT transmission last?
In your knowledge/experience (your/others cars) if cared for properly.
How much does it cost to replace?
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- Eric PLv 68 years agoFavorite Answer
Failure incidences with the Power Split Device (PSD) have been low. The majority of them last the life of the car (~300,000-400,000 miles). Toyota recommends changing the fluid in the PSD at 100,000 miles, although some prefer to do so sooner.
The PSD is not a belt-driven CVT. It is just a planetary gear set, more similar to a differential in an axle than to an automotive transmission. It is very simple and reliable.
I just read that Luscious Garage (a well-known hybrid repair facility) has seen some PSD problems between 150-250k miles, but they receive a large percentage of the small number of problem cases (including taxi fleets that have severe use). With normal driving, failure rates are low. Most of those with over 300,000 miles have not experienced any PSD issues.
Luscious Garage has a quote for replacing the 2nd-gen (2004-2009) PSD:
Labor: $1,360
Transmission (Used Unit): $800
Additional Parts (seals, axle nuts, fluids): $89.29
8.25% Sales Tax: $75.48
Total: $2324.77
Here's a resource for more information about the Toyota Power Split Device.
