I never replaced the brake pads on my 2006 Prius till 210k miles, its still on the original hybrid battery, the auxiliary battery was replaced once.

In 10 years of owning a Prius, I had not a single maintenance issue. Only ordinary maintenance like oil changes, new tires. It was by far the most reliable vehicle I ever owned.

Good advice on buying no only based on purchase price but on total cost of ownership, which involves purchase price + operating cost (fuel & maintenance).👌I have to say that Toyota was very smart on testing its hybrid system first on the Prius & made it bullet-proof before rolling it out to more models.💯👍

Totally agree...have a 2013 hybrid...best car I've ever owned. Fuel efficiency is incredible and I totally agree about "heat"...because of two engines driving it just stays cool always. Also don't drive hybrids like maniacs! It isn't a race car...it's efficient totally. Love Toyota. Thanks for vid.

I drive about 30,000 miles a year, and my gas rav 4 was getting 29mpg. With today's prices, if I had a 50mpg camry hybrid instead I would have saved about $900 in gas last year.

I purchased a 2020 RAV4 February of 2020, I would have to say I am extremely happy with my purchase, I included the tire package that replace tires for the life of the car loan. What I will say is we spend a lot of money on things everyday but depending on your needs you would need to perform an assessment to determine whether or not if the purchase is worth it for you. Our needs will always remain various when it comes down to viewing things as an individual consumer but life is shorter than we all think so make your selections without regret!

Another consideration; getting the car moving is a huge portion of engine wear. The battery does this on a hybrid. The electric motor also adds boost when more power is needed. This is why hybrids will go a half of a million miles with no major engine wear.

Just brought a new 2023 Rav 4 Hybrid. I LOVE this thing. I am losing interest in my Mustang convertible. Wishing I traded it in. Truly gets 40 MPG.

Camry Hybrid, brakes at 115k, windshield wipers at 100k, Tires 65k. Best car I ever had.

Very helpful, appreciate that you kept the content in simple terms (not too technical) and the focus was maintenance effort and costs and how that affects our everyday lives (what we all really care about), great video

To me, Toyota’s faith in its hybrids is reflected in the longer warranties. Toyota is stingy with their warranties and wouldn’t have extended it for hybrids if they didn’t think the hybrid was even more reliable than their ICE vehicles.

Excellent information I wouldnt have considered nor had heard anywhere else. Thank you.

My original front brake pads lasted over 125,000 American miles on my gasoline (only) Rav4 and the rear brakes are still original at well over 132,000 miles. Toyotas are the best!

Thanks for this video. I use my 2013 ford fusion hybrid for Uber and Lyft, about 60k miles a year and it's been flawless. 160k miles now and the maintenance is nothing!! I barely spend on gas either and drive probably 1200-1500 miles a week. Maybe $100 in gas for that. Hybrids are awesome!

#1 Maintenance that gets missed - keep the battery fan filter clean. ANYONE can do this themselves, very quick and easy to do.

Thank You Sir! This is all facts. I am an owner of 16 Camry Hybrid XLE. This car has had the lowest cost of ownership of any vehicle I have owned. I have about 81k miles so I am not sure what that equates to in kilometers. If not for this chip shortage issue, I would be in new 21 or 22 Camry Hybrid XSE

enjoyd the vid!!!!! i have the 21 venza & sooo glad 4 hybrid!!!!! & now luvin r even more after ur video!!! i hope my beautiful suv lasts 4 many yrs!!!! 💜😉

Great video very informative-my wife has a CHR 2.0 litre excel - just had a service at main dealership and added another 12 months warranty Will continue with this up to 10 years or 100000 miles also 10 years warranty on hybrid battery pack -car has been very reliable and economical Service costs are cheap too .🚗🇬🇧

I will admit, I clicked on this video because the title had me worried. I'm glad it just helped solidify my decision in wanting to get a 2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. I've been watching so many reviews of this car and other hybrids, but I just keep coming back to the Corolla.

Thank you so much for these very useful information! highly appreciated.

I love my 2013 Camry hybrid xle 175000 miles and still running like a champ

Wait until scotty See's this!

Hey man great video! Keep rocking with your other videos man! Just subscribed!!

My 2013 Prius still have 50% brake pads at 120k miles. It’s due for a tune up which really isn’t too major at all. Spark plugs mainly and I’m going to replace the struts although they are not even bad yet. Plan to keep it till around $160k and hopefully replace it with an all electric Toyota at that time. I’m also surprised by the tire wear on this car. The tires have 40k on them and they still have 10k miles left to go. My old Nissan Sentra went through a set of tires around 38k miles.

Very useful video justifying decision to go hybrid route with Toyota/Lexus

Thanks so much for this video. I was scared to buy a hybrid but this gave me something to think about.

Thank you for sharing, very interesting,have a great thanksgiving.

I highly agree. I just bought myself a 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE. Amazing car and I save a lot of gas. I have heard of this one guy who had a 2nd gen Prius with 300,000 miles (483,000 km) and only paid $1,000 USD in overall maintenance. I imagine saving so much with this vehicle as well. Going back, I wish I looked more into the Prius Prime, but I'm very happy with a Corolla Hybrid.

Great video. I bought a late 2012 Auris Hybrid last year. It's a fantastic car. I get an average of about 77 to 80 mpg on slower roads and about 67 to 70 mpg on the motorway going at speeds of 60 to 64 mph. I won't ever be going back to a normal gas car for sure because of the smoothness fuel savings, no gears, and quietness.

If we were talking about some other manufacturer, then saying hybrids have lower maintenance costs might be believable. But we know that non-hybrid Toyotas go over 200,000 miles with low maintenance costs. So even if Toyota hybrids have lower maintenance costs than non-hybrids, it will be marginal. Some maintenance tasks on hybrids are too dangerous to do yourself and must be done by professionals. So if you do you own maintenance, then the maintenance costs of hybrids are significantly higher than non-hybrids. I think if you want a Toyota hybrid then you should get a Prius which was designed from the ground up to be a hybrid that lasts a long time and gets great mpg. Toyota's other hybrids are just their gas models that have been hybridized so they only get slightly better mpg then the non-hybrid counterpart but cost more. What scares me most is what Mr. Toyota World said in this video - that the dealers will be trying hard to convince us to buy hybrids because of government mandates, not because of their attributes.

Good advice, if only you can find one today with the chip issue going on

I bought a 2001 Camry 4cylinder for $3000. Been driving for 3 yrs now and maintenance only costed me $45 (two thermostats and one brake light switch).

Excellent, informative and concise! Thanks much!

Great info! Looking forward to a honda accord hybrid.

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Thank you for this video. I’ve never bought a hybrid before until a few weeks ago. I’ve just bought a 2022 Sienna Limited. So far I love it but like other people, I was concerned on how long the battery will last, etc, especially living in cold climate. Your video makes me feel better. Thank you.

How come tires get to wear less? Windshield wipers too?

I have a diesel vehicle. It is a 2015 Mercedes ML250. I had my front brakes done at 97K mi. These were original factory rotors and pads. The rear ones I had done at 48K mi. It was the first vehicle I have owned when the rear brakes went before the front ones.

Wow the topic is hot vs cold so informative thank you sir love your content!!!

I test drove a Toyota Avalon Hybrid and it is the only car I can fit properly in due to the size of the interior. The only problem I now have is the price and if they can install a CD changer to the car since the last 3 years they halted production of entertainment systems with a CD player.

Agree 100%! I have a 2007 Toyota Prius that now has 170,000 miles that's still going strong! Changed tires at 94,000 miles (Costco tire technician told that I could easily use those tires for another couple of thousand miles.) Didn't change the brakes until after 130,000 miles. Had to replace battery around 157,000 miles- Cost $1,900 for remanufactured battery with 5 year warranty. Original AC chills the car as if it's winter. Overall outstanding quality.

I am a loyal Prius owner since 2006, and I can say that the hybrids are rock solid. The brake longevity is true - my 2006 Prius lasted me 10 years of high mileage, I racked up a total of 392K KM over that time and had the original rotors and drums in the rear, I believe I only changed the front brake pads once but they rear drums and shoes were original. Key of course is keeping them maintained and clean, and of course not driving like a maniac. ;-). I now have a 2014 Plug In with 187K KM and has also been solid, though the brakes on the Gen 3 are as long lasting as the Gen 2 were (already replaced the rotors and pads all around). My only dispute is the battery - the hybrid battery failure is not as uncommon as suggested here - it is rare but it does happen - however generally at very high mileage; very unlikely to happen before 200-300K. I was one of the unlucky ones who had a failure on my 2006, however the car was 7 years old and had 273K KM, so the car had earned it’s keep by then. Toyota quoted me $3500 for a brand new battery (including labour), which is a difficult call for a vehicle of that age, even though the car was in excellent condition otherwise. I ended up finding a private shop who would rebuild my existing battery for me instead for $1200, which I did, and the car lasted me another 3 years and 120K KM before the engine failed of all things and basically needed a new engine… at that time (2016) I found a 2014 Plug In available on AutoTrader so I grabbed that one instead and sold off my 2006 (to my private mechanic who rebuilt my battery), and the plug-in has been rock solid. (I know he dropped a new engine in the car and sold it, and to my knowledge it is still on the road..) Of course, I realize my 2006 car was a statistical anomaly as many Toyota hybrids last this long or longer without a battery issue, and I am sure the newer ones are even more durable given the longer battery warranty now. Looking at it from a high level, keep in mind that even if the battery fails at a crazy high mileage like that, the car has already saved you far more than that in fuel and maintenance anyway, so there is really no loss here. Toyota hybrids really are the best vehicles on the road. Cheers. :)

Awesome, that's great to know. My one concern about hybrids in general was that a battery replacement would basically cancel out any savings from fuel economy, but sounds like at least for Toyotas, you may not have to replace it in the life of the vehicle or it will be under warranty. And I didn't even know about the lesser wear and tear for other components as well.

I wish dealerships would look at their charges. I'm a DIYer so rarely used them but called my dealership just to get the price for them to do a transmission service (drain and fill) on our 2017 Prius. $320! WHAT? That job is almost as easy as an oil change...just drain and fill. Probably the hardest part of that job is removing the plastic covers down there!

TOYOTA...The very best car in the world. My favorite brand, and I have owed models from over 20 different marques. Just found this channel and subscribed, liked and rung the bell!

great explanation on the heat produced by gas cars that wears down everything more quickly!

Why the fixation with the brakes? Brakes on an ICE car don't have to be replaced very often, either, and when they do, they are cheap and quickly replaced anywhere. Many people can do their own brakes.

The Title is misleading; "Hybrid maintenance is insane" ??? So, we go for gas models???

Would this make any significant difference for someone who does a lot of long commutes in a year? I've been going back and forth on this and It's hard to find good numbers for someone in my situation.

One thing for hybrids is you MUST clean the filter in the fan to keep the battery cool.

Just bought the 2022 Avalon Hybrid XSE CELESTIAL SILVER METALLIC Nightshade and love it!

Probably the uniquely longest parts would be disk brake pads and rotors because of the energy recovering regenerative braking system!

Great review ! I am seriously thinking about a hybrid Toyota Camry or Crown to either replace my F150 or my mother's Rav4 .

12-V battery on our Infiniti went out . . . cost us about 3 hours and $80. Generation 2 Prius 12-V battery went out (all of a sudden), and it took one week to get done, and about $700 (including $75 tow charge, which was a circus all by itself). This is only one side of the story. If a Prius hybrid battery, generator, or transmission goes, it can easily cost as much as the vehicle is worth.

I have over 250,000 km on my non-hybrid Corolla and it has original brakes all around so it does depends the type of driving and how well pistons and brake cylinders are maintained. Not too sure where you got the idea of tires lasting longer on a hybrid. If anything, it'll wear faster because of the extra weight in the vehicle. Whether the braking happens from actual brakes, engine, or hybrid regenerative system, the tires do not really know the difference. Just keep them rotated, balanced, and maintain air pressure. I have a little bit of an unusual need so I'm not too sure if hybrid will work too well. I'll snow bird into a foreign country for months at a time. This means the car will sit for months at a time. For the normal car battery, I just disconnect it and when I return I just recharge it with a battery charger and go fill up the gas. Given that usage, not too sure if I want to risk large hybrid battery pack being sit around for months at a time, not being able to disconnect it to reduce any discharge, not being able to trickle charge it back when I return.... I bet your solution is get a plug-in hybrid but that'll make the battery pack even large thus my risk surface area is bigger. I think it is simpler to get a non-hybrid in this case. I suppose I'll keep this car for as long as I can so maybe I won't have a choice to get a non-hybrid by the time the wheels fall off on this car. Nearly everything has been fixed and maintained myself.

Yes I had one too fantastic. Now I have a plug in. Also don't forget the all important hybrid battery filter clean/change.

Thanks for the info on this, I was really surprised. I will be looking at a 2023 hybrid this fall. I drive 11,000 km a year and do around 98% city driving. It's because I don't need to use the highway to get anywhere during week days and will get on it maybe 3-4 times a month. In the summer times more and winter times a lot less.

Marcello. Great info. Just wish they had brought the CHR in Hybrid as they do in Europe. Problem is the pricing would be in Rav 4 territory.

Hey Marcello, sorry if I've misspelled your name....... are you aware of any info regarding the new 4Runner powertrain? Can we expect to see a hybrid model, or something we can tolerate at the gas pumps? Thanks for your videos, they're awesome.

Do not agree that tires of hybrid vehicles wear out slower! Hybrids are heavier, so while I agree the overall wear and tear are less than conventional cars, but not on tires..

Hi Mercello, thanks for making this video. How does Toyota HYbrid compare with Toyota Rav4 phev ? is it too early for reliability

We had a 2012 Camry Hybrid, the brakes where replaced at 200,000 km and it had been driven by teens as well as adults, we now have a 2021 Rave 4 Hybrid and we love it , 4.8/litres per 100 km last fall, it is a fantastic vehicle

We have in Europe/ The Netherlands service intervals of every 15,000 km’s for both the Gas and the Hybrids. Diesels have intervals of 20,000 to 30,000 km’s. The price gab between Gas and Hybrid is arround the €100-€200, So thats why the Hybrid sales in our country are bigger than the traditional Gas models. Also because of their better milage than a regular petrol car

If there is no chip shortage, I definitely already behind the Toyota hybrid wheel.

I owned a Toyota Camry Hybrid from August 2006 until January 2020 currently saving up for another Toyota Hybrid - learned to service your Hybrid batteries cooling fan filter every six months as do with oil changes 3,000 miles or 6 months

Thanks to this i’m ready to book a Rav 4 prime which I might receive in 2025!

My 2010 Prius had a lifetime fuel mileage average of 47 MPG for 118,000 miles. The brakes had almost no wear at 100,000 miles. Other than oil changes, the only money I spend on maintenance was for tires, wiper blades, and a couple of light bulbs. I didn't drive it easy either. We made several major (4,000 miles or more) driving trips and did a LOT of cruising at or above 80 MPH. (That speed IS legal in much of the western US.) With the touring package, that Prius was the best road car I have driven since the sixties.

My 2018 Camry Hybrid LE has almost 96k “miles” and Alhamdulillah I’m still using the original break pads.

The heat thing is such an important note I haven’t gotten anywhere else

Thank you for information.

I am sold. I am on the hybrid train. 👍👍😁

I leased a Toyota Hybrid LE for 3 years & drove it every single day. Driving both in the city & on the highway, the fuel economy was phenomenal & I never had any super big issues internally with the car. Any wear & tear from it came from my doing. Tires, windshield, brakes, minor scratches & dents. One of the USB ports did stop working, but again I was using it frequently. It has been one of the best cars I've ever driven & I can see why it's so sought after now

Another great video! I agree 100%. Our old 2010 Honda Insight hybrid has over 119,000 miles on it and only 1/3rd of the brake pads worn down. The engine runs great still but our A/C has been acting up. That's why we got the new Rav4 hybrid. Finally, a perfect sized SUV. Great cargo capacity, ground clearance & excellent gas mileage!!! We were actually considering the Lexus UX 250H but, ultimately decided on the Rav4.

That’s because a regular mechanic is not qualified to work on hybrid. Hybrids are like electric cars but can be more complex than electric car since it also has an internal combustion engine.

Hi Toyota world .what’s the maintenance schedule on the new 2022 hybrid sienna and how much do you think maintenance will be for the first 100k ?

Loving my '21 Venza even more after this vid. I do have a 2011 Tacoma with about 60k on original brakes and tires. Only changed the battery once. Changed out the air filter and cabin filter once as well, though probably didn't need to. Seems to be the same story on this thread. I believe it has a lot to do with how one drives. If you take care of your vehicle, it will take care of you.

My 10 year old ES300h has needed zero maintenance beyond what’s in the standard maintenance interval book. It’s been THE cheapest to operate and most reliable car I’ve ever had

A Rav4 Prime owner complained of lack of heat in very cold weather.

On the other hand, the 12 volts battery is much more expensive than to replace on the non hybrid car !

Good information, I'm glad I went with the hybrid Highlander

Is fuel saving really that big of a difference when you break it all down on a paper? Like mpg/gallon for example i have a 2021 toyota corolla and it gives me 30 mpg in the city my gf has a Prius and she gets 37/40 in the city NOT really a big difference. Not enough to convince me to buy a hybrid

I concur! Am a Toyota die-hard since 1975. Bought mine car brand new at San Rafael, CA back in July 2016, have put 198,000 miles on it...not one single problem ever. Discovered a hidden feature that keeps fuel consumption to max just 3 months ago. Drives like a dream from day one. If I could find another factory new 2016 like it I would buy it again. Like I always say "If I could put a ring on this Camry I would. Toyota Camry Hybrid SE

120K brake replacement for hybrid - I own a 2017 Holden Astra sedan (similar to Chevy Cruze for Australia), I went 130K on Original pads before brake replacement was required for non-hybrid vehicle. Even then, the back and parking shoes still had plenty of meat left on them. Maybe it is just how you drive a car, rather than racing to a Red Light like most drivers do.

Im looking I the manual and I cant find out what octane they recommend for the 2021 highlander can you tell me is it 87 or 89 or more? be honest with me so I put the right fuel in it!

why doesn't the hybrid camry not have the panoramic moonroof option like its gas counterpart?

I'm easy on the breaks on my 2007 sienna and have replaced the breaks at 90,000 miles. Depends on what kind of driving.

Last year, at 100k miles, my 2012 Camry Hybrid failed to start. It turns out, the OEM 12-volt battery needed replacement. This is the first time we have had to put extra money into our Toyota Hybrid.

Hello there, I just want your opinion regarding a new hybrid car. Should I get a corolla hybrid or prius prime and whether corolla hybrid 2021 is plug in or not. I will really appreciate your input!

Excellent review

Great video sir.

I have a Camry Hybrid that's 11 years old and other then regular maintenance items oil changes and new tires the only thing replaced was the starting battery.

My 2014 Lexus CT200H is similar to the Prius hybrid, first owner with 110,000 km no major maintenance, except oil change & filter, and tires.

I just bought a 2022 Camry Night Shade Edition AWD gas 4 cyl. I was pondering for a short time the hybrid, but decided to go all gas for the simple reason that I haven't seen enough data on costs associated with a hybrid to justify it. Maybe I'm off base I don't know. Some people love them, which is fine.

I’ve been rly torn on choosing between an Avalon Hybrid Limited vs a standard Camry 4cyl (maybe XSE) for longevity. The hybrid battery cost and potential electrical maintenance is what has scared me away from hybrids mostly. I do delivery type services, so the miles can add up fast. BUT my current ‘13 Camry SE has 125k, with no significant issues. And through the delivery apps, I am able to perform more frequent oil changes at around 4K which I have. Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated, I don’t think there is a wrong decision. When I decide to trade in my current Camry, I was just curious, which of those would last longer with less maintenance, if taken care of like I do.

I do not own a Toyota Hybrid, I own a Hyundai and it is fantastic, it accelerates nicely, has great breaking which is good where I live, and drives very smoothly. I could not be happier! Thanks for the review, Hybrid cars really do save you money on maintenance!

Hi,I'm on my second Prius (2016) I know the engine oil needs changing at 10/15k klms, and the ATF fluid/oil at around 90k,is there another oil that needs changing,ie the hybrid system oil at 90k,or am I getting that confused with the ATF,also is it the WS or VI type ATF in the 2016 model,thx in advance.

How many inverters has your shop replaced?

Good thing I don't have to worry about 'heat' being in a cold region of Canada.

i have a 2013 Avalon hybrid and I love it. 75k miles. But I am getting very frustrated when I goto the dealer and get a $1200 repair bill every year. Car is perfect, in the garage, i drive very gentle... The dealer just keeps wanting to replace stuff every time i go in and what do i know ? Just do the maintenance in the book....

For those of you wanting to know more about your Toyota’s and Toyota hybrids from a Toyota master mechanic, go check out @The Car Care Nut on KZfaq. He already has videos regarding maintenance tips, intervals, specific videos about different Toyota models, etc. Go check him out!