2004 Toyota Prius lighting problems
185 complaints about lighting have been filed for the 2004 Toyota Prius, which is 25% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 185 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 106,000 miles 164 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 19 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 29 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 29 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 23 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 16 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 13 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 11 |
What the data shows
Of the 164 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 106,000 miles, and 12% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
1) on a 95 degree day the car was parked in the sun. 2) brake light assembly deformed in the heat obscuring some of the 6 LED reflectors. The black plastic used in the assembly does not hold up to the heat. 3) I complained to toyota corporate in california to fix the source of the problem. Nothing done to date.
2004 toyota prius headlight problem - this is clearly a huge safety issue. When driving, my headlight (both) shut off intermittently. Sometimes, one. Sometimes the other. Sometimes both. No incident yet but surely this is a major safety issue. I came very close to an auto accident on 1/3/2010 due to this issue! I called the dealer to have the headlights replaced and they are wanting $870 dollars to replace the bulbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! $375 per bulb and $60 per headlight for service!!!!!!!!
Other problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Prius
- Electrical system 184 complaints
- Engine 98 complaints
- Brakes 76 complaints
- Cruise control 52 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Transmission 16 complaints