Climate System
Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.
What Owners Say
"Failure in either compressor or clutch."
Leonard H., NJ (2002 Toyota Prius None 1.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"air conditioner doesn't work - not cold."
Megan B., IA (2002 Toyota Prius None 1.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"The AC still works most of the time, but will shut off after extended use especially on a hot day. We recharged the refrigerant, and will get it looked at when it gets warmer. We think the problem might be a valve or leak in the compressor."
Anonymous, VA (2002 Toyota Prius None 1.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"a/c failed; dealer replaced clutch relay. relay burned out in a day or two; dealer diagnosed the compressor faulty and replaced it."
Jeffrey E., MN (2002 Toyota Prius None 1.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Just recently had to have the relay motor & wires replaced because both had burned out. The car dealer tech said it was most likely caused by wires being crossed. I've only ever had the car dealer mechanics service the car."
Anonymous, NJ (2002 Toyota Prius None 1.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Lost refrigerant, dye was found near the compressor. Replaced compressor and re-charged system; dye was subsequently found in the condensate drain. Labor to remove dash and replace evaporator would cost more than the car is worth at this point, so no air conditioning."
Anonymous, CT (2002 Toyota Prius None 1.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Leak found in interior/labor intensive repair that required disassembly of entire dash area"
K S., TX (2002 Toyota Prius None 1.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"I have been having problems with air conditioner refrigerant leaks since July 2016. There were six attempts to repair including five recharges of the refrigerant but it is still not working and the leak or leaks have not been fixed. Spent $1800 on repairs, including $1000 to replace radiator which I was told would likely solve the problem, but it has not been solved. I am very frustrated about this."
Anonymous, CA (2002 Toyota Prius None 1.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"A/C stopped working, mechanic refilled last July (2016) costing about $370, it stopped working again recently, mechanic recharged again, this time charging me only about $30"
Lea D., CA (2002 Toyota Prius None 1.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Unable to repAir leaks"
Jim L., MA (2002 Toyota Prius None 1.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"A/C stopped working. Has been recharged three times but each time the coolant leaked out and the A/C stopped working again after a few months. Apparently there is a leak that is too small to detect. Mechanic added dye to detect leak but this has not helped."
Lea D., CA (2002 Toyota Prius None 1.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
"The compressor failed -- it had to be replaced. Not surprising after 150,000 miles"
Mic J., IN (2002 Toyota Prius None 1.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)