No, the inverter is a different part. The high voltage inverter converts Direct Current (DC) from the battery to Alternative Current (AC) to power the electric motor. It can also be used in reverse mode to charge the battery by transforming kinetic energy from the vehicle into electrical energy that can be stored.
The HV heater is used to warm the interior of the car when in electric mode. The fail sometimes and although easy to replace, they are quite expensive.
Personally, I would get any warranty offered, as these hybrid vehicles are hard to diagnose and cost a lot to fix...
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