AVOIR rates the 2012 Toyota Prius's reliability 51/100 — average — from NHTSA recall counts, complaint density, and multi-year defect trends. Its overall AVOIR ownership score is 70/100 (Good).
AVOIR scores the 2012 Toyota Prius's longevity 70/100 (good), estimated from high-mileage survival data and resale-panel evidence of how far these vehicles actually run.
AVOIR scores the 2012 Toyota Prius on maintenance 86/100 and depreciation 82/100 — higher is better (lower real cost) — plus fuel, insurance and resale in the full breakdown above.
AVOIR scores every vehicle across 7 ownership factors using EPA fuel-economy data, NHTSA safety & complaints, IIHS ratings, and a proprietary used-market resale panel.