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Used Toyota Prius: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Toyota Prius from 2010 to 2025, across 3 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $8,000 to $29,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2012–2015, 2018–2025. Look harder at or skip 2010–2011, 2016–2017.
2023–2025 Toyota Prius
A sleek, surprisingly quick hybrid hatchback with excellent efficiency and a much nicer cabin.
Years to target: 2023–2025. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2024 | $29,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~30,000 |
| 2025 | $29,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~20,000 |
Worth knowing
- Rear headroom and visibility suffer for the styling, and some cars were recalled for rear doors, so confirm recall work was completed.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the XLE: it adds heated front seats, synthetic leather, a power driver seat and keyless entry over the LE. The LE's smaller wheels deliver better mileage, so weigh both.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2023).
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from the start of this generation (2023).
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2023).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Honda Civic 2024–2025 · $25,500–$27,000
- Honda Accord 2023–2025 · $24,500–$29,000
- Toyota Camry 2022–2024 · $25,500–$29,500
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2016–2022 Toyota Prius
An even more efficient Prius hatchback, with better handling and a quieter cabin than before.
Years to target: 2018–2022. Look harder at or skip: 2016–2017. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $13,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~130,000 |
| 2017 | $17,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~115,000 |
| 2018 | $17,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~105,000 |
| 2019 | $19,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2020 | $20,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2021 | $22,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2022 | $25,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2016: owner complaints spike (179, mostly the visibility and wipers).
- 2017: owner complaints spike (91, mostly the visibility and wipers).
- Rear headroom is tight and acceleration is slow, and catalytic converter theft is common, so a protective shield is worth adding.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a 2020 or newer LE or XLE: CarPlay came in 2020, and AWD-e is available on these trims. Every year includes automatic braking and adaptive cruise.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2017, optional from 2016.
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from 2017, optional from 2016.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2022–2024 · $18,500–$22,000
- Acura ILX 2017–2018 · $19,500–$22,000
- Toyota Camry 2020 · $21,500
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2010–2015 Toyota Prius
A practical hybrid hatchback with excellent fuel economy, a proven powertrain and plenty of cargo room.
Years to target: 2012–2015. Look harder at or skip: 2010–2011. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $8,000 | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~165,000 |
| 2011 | $8,000 | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~155,000 |
| 2012 | $8,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~145,000 |
| 2013 | $9,000* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2014 | $9,500* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2015 | $10,000* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~115,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Skip 2010–2011. Early third-generation cars are known for head gasket failure and brake actuator problems.
- 2010: owner complaints spike (2,822, mostly the brakes).
- Budget for an aging hybrid battery and inverter coolant pump, and ask for a hybrid system health check before buying.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Prius Three: it adds navigation, upgraded JBL audio and Bluetooth streaming over the Two. The Four adds heated leather seats if comfort matters.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2010, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2010, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2011–2013 · $8,000–$9,500
- Acura TSX 2011 · $8,500
- Toyota Venza 2010–2012 · $8,500–$10,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.