2004 Toyota Prius Visibility Problems
- 6
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Visibility
2004 & 2010 toyota prius. Consumer writes in regards to rear view visibility and braking issues in both vehicles. *smd
ODI 10541671
Visibility
The multi function display registered the error code: check connection of air conditioner. A diagnostic test at pappas toyota on 12/2/11 showed a defective mfd. A new replacement would cost $4300. A refurbished one was to be located but a call was not received as to this having happened. Toyota was aware of this possibility at least by 1/10/2005 when a service bulletin was issued. Since the defect in the part was…
ODI 10442546
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility
The driver's side hid headlight, intermittently, unpredictably and inexplicably shuts off. It will occasionally return to service on its own, but usually requires a cycling of the light's power switch before full function is restored. After which, the length of time before the light shuts off again varies from a few seconds to not at all. After researching this issue, it seems to be a rather systemic problem with…
ODI 10433094
Visibility
2004 toyota prius cost $449 (includes labor) to replace passenger side head light. *tr
ODI 10306795
Electrical System · Visibility
Multifunction touch screen display (mfd) malfunction disables the windshield defogger. One must wipe the windshield by hand. If the windshield fogs while driving on a narrow and winding road or busy highway, the driver and passengers are at high risk. There is a website that shows what the problem is and how to fix it (http://techno-fandom.org/~hobbit/cars/mfd/). A multi-pin connector has a faulty pin. The soldering…
ODI 10316825
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Visibility
The multi-function display (mfd) failed. (cross reference nhsta complaint #10173892). This is a known design defect (cross reference analysis on web: http://techno-fandom.org/~hobbit/cars/mfd/compare.html and http://techno-fandom.org/~hobbit/cars/mfd/). Toyota issued a technical service bulletin (either el-002-04 or el-002-05 - conflicting info on this) on jan 10, 2005. When the mfd fails, one cannot control the…
ODI 10215934