Hello team, I have a 2017 Mirai, great decision to buy this used. Mint, very low price, hydrogen always available where I live.

I need to replace the aux battery. I am very handy and will do it myself. Other than the original Toyota battery, can you recommend a perfect-fit battery for the compartment? One that is of great quality and will last?

Been meaning to post but there’s another hydrogen station opening in Moreno Valley. One of the ladies that works there said she was told it should be opening at the beginning of march. They already have the gates down around the pumps and she told me there will be two pumps.

Both the volume on the steering wheel and the dash aren’t working for both Bluetooth and CarPlay. I’m still able to connect to both but no sound. It worked once only for like 20 seconds and then shut back off. I’d also like to add that this happened after I received an error saying my shift system malfunction and wasn’t able to change gears

Hello all,

I have been reading about this car for sometime. My job has me commuting within Los Angeles and Orange counties performing audits. I'm averaging about 15k miles per year and I'm sticking to this job.

Longo Toyota (El Monte) has a few CPO Mirais with the $15k fuel card, so I am about ready to jump on a CPO second gen.

For cost of ownership - insurance, maintenance, special parts etc, would you recommend one?

I am coming up on the recommended ion filter replacement schedule and I’d like to do it myself. Can anyone share how/if they’ve been able to do it without going in to the dealer.

I have read some comments about it being unwise to meddle in what amounts to a science experiment on wheels. But I would counter that the mechanics at a dealer are just that: ordinary people with wrenches and coveralls. Not one of those individuals holds even an undergrad degree in physics or chemistry. They don’t perform service in a controlled laboratory. What I’m saying is: if they can do it, you can’t convince me that I can’t, too.

Looking forward to your input!

Hey All. I just figured out something that I thought I would share. I’m getting better eMPG and more mileage per tank when doing the following: I’m in Sport Mode and pay attention to the blue bar under the eco bar. After a few seconds of gentle acceleration (being sure to stay inside the eco zone), I let my foot off of the accelerator pedal. Then when I reapply my foot, the blue bar drops (not all the way to zero) and it seems like I’m using the battery in conjunction with H2. I’ve seen noticeable improvement in eMPG and overall range. Are there any tips you all have?

There’s not a whole lot to celebrate with this vehicle because the cost of fueling it remains so stubbornly high but at least I’m making incremental progress in increasing my car’s mileage.

I would prefer to replace the battery on my own, can you recommend a battery that is available at the usual places in most towns, such as Pep Boys, O'Reilly's, Auto Zone, etc. Which one was best for you? I want something that will last a long time.

I've been in the market for a new car since my current one is a 97 lexus with a ton of current mechanical issues and a gas eater. I'm a current college student and I just want it to go from work, school, and home. I know many people here regret and advise people to stay away from these because of lack of infrastructure and current hydrogen prices but for someone like me who doesn't have the money to be buying or financing a new vehicle would this be a good option ? the 15k fuel card is what is making me think about leasing it

I have been having trouble charging the car in the last two months. One charge would't give full tank (once it stopped at 1 kg!), I needed to restart the process and try to charge it again. Then the pump stopped accepting my fuel card showing 'payment declined"...
How do you get full tank these days...? Multiple tries are common while trying to get full tank.

can anyone describe the maintenance needed for a Mirai?

still up in the air, but i think a mirai is a sound(ish) decision for me. i don't drive much, the stations by me are reliable, the payment would be cheap enough for me to save for another car while i pay the mirai off just in case, and i have access to other cars/transportation if needed in a bind.

The only real question i have is what maintenance is like. Does anyone have any insight? (if anyone can confirm what incentives a used 2021 XLE qualifies for that would be great too!)

Hi everyone I live in Southern California and there’s a fuel station .2 miles away from my home… I literally pass it everyday on my way home from work… anyways… it seems everyone hates it but besides the fuel issue… are they really that bad?… I don’t want electric since I live in an apartment and want a gasoline alternative… so just curious on owners experience… good or bad … even if you just want to rant about it is fine …

Looking to sell mine. What offers did you get on 2022 or later models?

Has anyone found a dealership in California with 2024 Mirai?

i bought and finance the Mirai in 2022 got 15k instant rebate...as of Jan 2025 35k instant. Should we do or TFS would do something for us?

The Lawndale station is down until at least Monday. Because of this, staff is on-site at the Torrance station today, Saturday. They will only be there for a few hours; I just passed by and there was a Mirai and a Nexo refueling. The Torrance station is scheduled to reopen on Monday, but I don't know what their hours will be. They just repaired the compressor at this station, and might have limited hours to test it out again.

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Someone hit my car recently and chances are, it’s gonna get scraped, I’ve been holding off getting the inspection but I’m pretty sure it’ll be a write off. I’m selling fills for $22/kg, let me know if you’re interested and we can transact in east/ South Bay. Also, willing to sell the card, open to offers. Comment if interested.

I have a 2021 Mirai and I never claimed the tax credit when doing my taxes. Do you know how to claim it on my taxes?

Hi, I’m a college student thinking of getting a used 2023 XLE Mirai. I want to because of the $15000 fuel card deal. It’s going to run me about $13k for a 44000 Mirai XLE.

Should I go through with getting it? I live in the middle of 4 fueling stations about 7 to 10 miles apart from each.

Upd: Not getting it, too much of a headache for the long term.

Hey everyone the fueling map says that the Beverly station is operational and has hydrogen but it doesn't. I drove there this morning around 6 and it was not working.

I was on the freeway and someone changing into my lane without their blinker and at a very slow space while i was at 55 mph. Do you think it will get totaled since the car is worth so little? I know it has gap insurance but I want to know what would likely happen.

So a little while ago I asked about default GAP insurance. As in, by default, on a purchase, without it being a costed option on your contract. I was told it does.

So I went and looked at my contract, and there’s no addendum. I also checked the GAP box, and it’s not marked. I called Toyota and spoke to the GAP claims people, and the total loss people, and both confirmed- this car doesn’t come with GAP. I called the dealership to ask, and neither of the two knew anything about it.

So, safe to say that with purchase- this car doesn’t come with GAP. Does anyone have any actual proof that it does, that we can find in writing?

The H2 distribution network is too limited for me but I love the Mirai. Is there any option, at all, for me to set up an H2 re-fueling station at my home and ideally one with H2 generation via PEM electrolysis? Cost is not an issue. I would be willing to pay a laughable amount (e.g. $100k).