2004
Toyota Prius
EPA MPG:
56 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
56 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
Learn More.
There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
Learn More.
RECALL ALERT:
There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
Learn More.
There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
Learn More.
Reliability
Overall Reliability
The 2004 Prius has about average reliability compared to other cars from the same model year.
The 2004 Toyota Prius has been recalled 6 times by NHTSA.
View Recalls
The 2004 Toyota Prius has been recalled 6 times by NHTSA.
View Recalls
2004 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
This Car
0
100
0 - 100
Toyota vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
*
Redesign year
Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
NA
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Electric Motor
NA
NA
NA
NA
EV Battery
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Powertrain
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Electric Motor
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
EV Battery
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Engine Major
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Engine Minor
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Engine Cooling
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Engine Electrical
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Transmission Major
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Transmission Minor
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Drive System
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Exhaust
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Brakes
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Climate System
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Build Quality
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Electrical Accessories
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Body Hardware
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Paint/Trim
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Noises/Leaks
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
2025
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability
information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for
about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential
trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes,
to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 14, 2012
The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. The corroded coil wire could cause a short circuit between coil wires and a possible open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion.
What should you do:
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will replace the electric water pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
12V536000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
350662
STEERING
Nov 14, 2012
Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness.
What should you do:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
12V537000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
669705
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 05, 2009
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Summary:
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
What should you do:
TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
For more information:
TOYOTA RECALL NO. 90L/90LG.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
09V388000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
4445056
STEERING
May 31, 2006
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Summary:
THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND SLIDING YOKE IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM CAN CRACK WHEN LARGE FORCES ARE APPLIED AND THE CONNECTION MAY SEPARATE OR THE SLEEVE MAY FRACTURE.
What should you do:
TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND INSPECT THE SLIDING YOKE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
For more information:
TOYOTA RECALL NO. 60C.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
06V188000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
170856
AIR BAGS
Apr 03, 2006
THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
For more information:
TOYOTA RECALL NO. 60B AND LEXUS RECALL NO. 6LB.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
06V096000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
133
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 22, 2004
IF THE SWITCH IS INOPERABLE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE AND CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. A SILICON OXIDE BUILD-UP OCCURS ON THE CONTACTS INSIDE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, WHICH CAN MAKE IT INOPERABLE.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
For more information:
TOYOTA RECALL NO. SSC 40/LEXUS RECALL NO. SSC 4LH.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
04V558000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
183090
Check Vehicle for Unrepaired Recalls
Enter a valid 17-character VIN
Enter a valid 17-character VIN