Common Problems with 2004 Toyota Prius

Retrospectively, the 2004 Toyota Prius had 561 complaints, and 29% of issues had something to do with EXTERIOR LIGHTING problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2004 Toyota Prius?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2004 Toyota Prius fall into the category of EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 160 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 149 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 47 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 45 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 24 POWER TRAIN 18 SERVICE BRAKES 17 AIR BAGS 16 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 13 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12 ENGINE 8 STEERING 7 VISIBILITY 6 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 6 EQUIPMENT 5 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 4 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 4 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 4 PARKING BRAKE 3 STRUCTURE 2 SUSPENSION 2 TIRES 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 SEAT BELTS 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 WHEELS 1 SEATS 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Worst 2004 Toyota Prius Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2004 Toyota Prius April 9, 2009 Victims: 4 Mileage: 186000 miles

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota prius. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph on a gravel road. pressure was applied to the brake pedal and th...

ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2004 Toyota Prius October 5, 2010 Victims: 3 Mileage: 120000 miles

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota prius. while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle accelerated on its own. the vehicle crashed into a concrete di...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2004 Toyota Prius November 11, 2004 Victims: 2 Mileage: 3000 miles

My wife was coasting into a parking space with her foot on the brake. the engine apparently experienced a power surge causing the car to shoot forwar...

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