2004 Toyota Prius engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 98 complaints for the 2004 Toyota Prius, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 98 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 14,000 miles 79 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 49 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 79 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 14,000 miles, and 82% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
2004 toyota prius cut off while consumer was driving at highway speeds. When the consumers vehicle stalled on the highway, another motorist rear ended the consumers vehicle.
While driving the vehicle at 60 MPH. The vehicle completely shut down. The consumer pressed on the accelerator pedal for speed, however the vehicle continued to lose power. The consumer had the vehicle towed. The vehicle is still at the dealership. The problem was due to a computer glitch per TSB. The battery had gone dead.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Prius
- Lighting 185 complaints
- Electrical system 184 complaints
- Brakes 76 complaints
- Cruise control 52 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Transmission 16 complaints