2004 Toyota Prius brakes problems
76 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2004 Toyota Prius, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 76 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 84,000 miles 65 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 15 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 65 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 84,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 11 crashes, 9 injuries.
What owners wrote
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 there was no power response. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into another vehicle. The opposing vehicles driver, and passengers sustained moderate injuries. The police was called to the scene. The brake system failure occurred intermittently prior to the crash. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for an estimate of the body damages.
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota prius. While driving approximately 15 MPH and while attempting to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal, the brakes malfunctioned and the vehicle crashed into the rear of an SUV. The contact sustained multiple toe injuries on the right foot, including one fractured toe. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Prius
- Lighting 185 complaints
- Electrical system 184 complaints
- Engine 98 complaints
- Cruise control 52 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Transmission 16 complaints