That's may have happened to
That's may have happened to that person. But I have a 2002 Prius with 241K, running excellent. A 2004 with 379K, and a 2010 with 354K. 2010 over 5 yes needed brakes, a/c pump, and an inverter pump once about 5 yrs ago. Nothing else. The 2004 was similar needed water pump, muffler a couple of cells in the main battery, a blower fan.
The 2002 is very little as well. Tires small Aux battery in the trunk, front brakes, a few battery cells in the big battery pack. All cars need something. Just got to shop an find the best deals to have repairs done. Or do most yourself and send only the bigger jobs out.