2004 Toyota Prius Electrical System Problems
- 149
- 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.
Among these 149 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- 12v/24v/48v Battery · 2 records
- Instrument Cluster/Panel · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 58 |
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 150–400k mi | 17 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Equipment
Regarding my 2004 toyota prius: the 'multi-information display, i.e., computer display, does not function frequently, at which time a message saying the air conditioner is disconnected. Simultaneously, when this message appears, the radio instantly turns off. When this occurs access to the computer is impossible, controls of the air conditioner system are unavailable except through those on the steering wheel which…
ODI 10313582
Electrical System
Dt*: the contact stated when the weather is 10 degrees and below, the instrument panel did not illuminate or provide readings. This is especially difficult in driving conditions because the speed of the vehicle can not be read. The vehicle displayed the same problem several months ago, again in frigid weather of 10 and below. The dealer was notified and replaced the navigation system. After repairs were made, the…
ODI 10151293
Electrical System
Dt*: the contact stated on december 6 2005, a recall remedy was performed for the engine. In january, all the warning lights in the vehicle illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer and the problem with the warning lights was fixed. However, the warning lights defect recurred in both february and march. The dealer was consulted after the second recurrence and was unable to determine the cause of the…
ODI 10152113
Electrical System
On three occasions my 2004 prius has started without pushing the "start" button. On 11/19/05 two people had gotten into the back seat and closed the doors. I was standing behind the car. It was at night. As i slammed the hatch back door shut i could see the display panel light up in the dark and hear the car start. When i got in the car i only had to put the car in reverse to pull out. The dealer said this wasn't…
ODI 10146055
Electrical System
I have a 2004 toyota prius i was driving on the highway and my gas engine shutdown and all the warning lights on the dash turned on. I had to have my car towed to the nearest dealer for repair. I had asked the manufacture to see if my vehicle had any recall or tsb and they said "no". Then if that's the case why am i having the same issue that everyone seems to have with this car? I think toyota does not know what…
ODI 10140488
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: total breakdown of consumer's wife 2004 prius on september 2, 2005 in san jose, california. The vehicle suddenly lost power while merging into the interstate. A loss of gas engine power with failure of the internal combustion/engine to start, resulted in only electric motor propulsion and breakdown on the highway as the battery quickly went to single pink bar level within a 1/2 mile. Multiple mil lamps lit up.…
ODI 10136171
Electrical System
I own a toyota prius purchased in feb. 2004. On three occasions, the warnings lights have come on while driving and the car rapidly looses all power and cannot be moved. The most recent incident occurred today, 8/14/05. I have not been satisfied that whatever has caused this problem has been corrected, as apparent with today's incident. I have reported these incidents to toyota and will send their subsequent…
ODI 10132800
Electrical System
Dt: toyota 2004 prius. While driving 20-45 mph vehicle stalled and lost power. *ak the stalling was due to a inverter/converter failure. *jb
ODI 10130889
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I was accelerating into a yield situation where i had room to merge from an offramp and the gas motor didn't kick in. The check-engine light flashed, the car vibrated, and it moved only as if the electric motor was going for a few seconds and then, as i was flooring it, the car jarted out into the intersection where now there wasn't room and i became involved in an accident
Crash reported
ODI 10129402
Electrical System
I was driving my 2004 toyota prius approximately 35-40 miles per hour on a local street when the "check engine" light and the safety triangle light both illuminated. I noticed that the gas engine stopped running at the time of the failure although the electric motor got me to the dealership where the car is serviced. The delership called me in a couple of hours to tell me that the car is ready. I was told that they…
ODI 10129250
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2004 prius "died" with little warning while i was driving about 40 mph on a busy street. I coasted to a stop with cars flying by me. Very dangerous. Car was towed to the dealer, who explained there was a software problem and they reprogrammed the car's computer. This is an extremely dangerous problem! I'm afraid to drive this car.
ODI 10126803
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: a. How long and at what speed was the consumer driving before the vehicle lost power? 4 minutes, 50 mph. B. Has the consumer accelerated, decelerated or drove at a steady pace when the vehicle lost power? Steady pace. C. After the vehicle lost power was the driver able to continue driving the vehicle? If so, how long and at what speed. It stalled out. D. Did any warning lights appear before and/or after the…
ODI 10126851
Electrical System
2004 prius had warning lights come on and stalled in april 2005. Software upgrade was performed by dealer. Warning lights have come on again yesterday, june 12
ODI 10125073
Electrical System
When i started my vehicle, all the dash lights came on and remained on. I was able to put my vehicle in park and neutral only. I was unable to turn the power off on the vehicle. It was using electricity only. The gas engine would not kick in when stepping on the gas pedal. I let the car sit for about 5 minutes then was able to turn the power off. I was then able to start the car again and drive it. I traveled…
ODI 10125608
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: contact has a 2004 toyota prius, and while driving the vehicle it has failed on two separate occasions. A. How long and at what speed was the consumer driving before the vehicle lost power? Approximately 15 -20 minutes, going about 45 mph. B. Was the consumer accelerating, decelerating, or driving at a steady- state when the vehicle lost power? Driving at a steady rate. C. After the vehicle lost power, was the…
ODI 10124815
Electrical System
2004 toyota prius developed problems with stalling.***no answer required***. *mr the first time the consumer experienced a problem with the vehicle, the dealer determined the battery was not holding a charge. The consumer experienced 2 other incidents with the vehicle. *jb
ODI 10137761
Electrical System
Dt: the warning lights came on consumer turned car around to take it to the dealer, and the car just shut off. Dealer did clear everything (the lights), and the car started back up.*ak
ODI 10124051
Electrical System
Driving my 2004 prius about 25mph on my way home, all of a sudden warning lights on the dashboard lit up. The yellow brake system warning, the malfunction indicator, the master warning and the vsc warning lights were all on. The display had a message that indicated a hybrid system warning. The next day, upon stating the car, the brake system and the vsc warning lights had gone off. All other lights were still on.…
ODI 10123871
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2004 toyota prius stalled when i was going approximately 40 mph. I was able to coast to the shoulder, but then the car had to be towed to a dealership for a programming fix before i could drive it again.
ODI 10123827
Electrical System
Car was driving normal at 45 mph....engine quit. Would not restart. Car was towed to toyota dealer.
ODI 10124162
Electrical System
Dt: consumer was approaching an intersection while driving in a 2004 toyota prius at 45 mph and when all of the das light illuminated. As it turned out the vehicle was not receiving any power from the gas engine and the vehicle was running on electricity only. While entering the intersection the vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to put the vehicle in reverse to back the vehicle to the curb. Then , put vehicle…
ODI 10124672
Electrical System
Dt: 2004 toyota prius . The warning lights came on and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle came to stop on the freeway. The consumer was able to get to the shoulder and waited about 10 minutes. After the ten min the vehicle was restarted but had very little power. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer reprogrammed the ecu as per tsb. No other problems as of yet. This failure was the only incident.…
ODI 10121604
Electrical System
Dt: consumer stated: vehicle quit while driving, the warning lights did come on before it died. While going 30-35 mph and it just died and couldn't restart. The electrical system stayed on. Called tow truck by the time they got there it started. Still had to take it to dealer, and warning lights went out. Dealership reprogrammed the computer.*ak *sb
ODI 10123926
Electrical System
Dt: while driving and without warning car stalled at 40 mph and had to be towed. Caller could not turn power off from power switch. Only thing that was working was the panel lights. Dealer said it was a car computer problem. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Caller saw several articles that an investigation was on this car.*ak
ODI 10124295
Electrical System
2004 prius slowed, then stopped on a highway due to a software problem. Towed to dealer. Dealer corrected the next day.
ODI 10121118