N/A. If you have a touring model, you might want to keep an eye out for high-intensity discharge (HID) headlight issues. Those are some of the most common issues with 2008 Prii. Statistics indicate that just over 1% of Prius owners keep their cars for over 200,000 miles. Batteries for regular cars like Prius should be around $1,023-$1,235. This range includes the service cost for installation and the price of the part itself. Keep in mind that the final sum will depend on three factors: The location where the service occurs. Brand or type of battery used in your Prius. Prius and all other hybrids that are using NiMH have software built into the BCM (battery Control Module) that only allows the battery to cycle anywhere from 20 to 80 percent state of charge. In Most hybrid and EV batteries are warranted for 8-10 years. Prius nickel hydride batteries are known to be practically problem free for that amount of time as well. Prius lithium ion batteries have not yet been around long enough to know for sure. I’d say if you’re the ultra cautious type, trade in the Prime after 10 years. The average lifespan of NiMH batteries in hybrid vehicles is between 8 to 10 years or 100,000 to 150,000 miles, depending on usage patterns, climate conditions, maintenance, and technology advancements. Learn the warning signs of a failing battery, the options for battery replacement, and the new battery technologies from Nexpower Energy. Los Angeles, CA. Vehicle: 2008 Prius. Model: II. If you plan to keep the car for 5 more years, change the water pump now. It'll be a 1 time replacement. Any car with nearly 200k miles will need parts, this car isn't any different. #2 JC91006, Nov 27, 2020. Location: Chesterton, Indiana Another third world country. Vehicle: 2016 Prius. Model: Four. I know the 12V Battery has been discussed before but this thread I don't want to talk about problems that peoples battery have had but what is a suitable replacement assuming you don't want to go to Toyota to pay their ransom. Well, I don't know what need to be done on Prius at 100K. I kept my last Prius (Gen3) only for 2.5 years, so I paid none for dealer service. I just know the dealer labor alone is ~$100/hr. Only Toyota vehicle I have kept beyond 100K has been Sienna. Yrlv.