2004 Toyota Prius cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 52 complaints for the 2004 Toyota Prius, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 59,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 9 injuries.
What owners wrote
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 divider on the highway. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The contact was able to drive the vehicle after the crash. The driver and the passengers sustained injuries to their back and neck and were under going therapy for their injuries. There was no police report filed.
The acclerator stuck continuously, causing the vehicle to stall and shutdown. Dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem ,and the manufacturer offered no solution.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Prius
- Lighting 185 complaints
- Electrical system 184 complaints
- Engine 98 complaints
- Brakes 76 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Transmission 16 complaints