2004 Toyota Prius Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 45
- 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.
What owners report
- check engine · 11 records
- warning lights · 9 records
- engine light · 8 records
- warning light · 7 records
- lost power · 6 records
- lights came · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was driving on the freeway at about 63 miles per hour, i had been driving for about 20 minutes when my engine cut out, all the lights on my dash turned on including the check engine and red triangle warning light. I drifted to the shoulder and powered the car off. I tried to start it 2 more times, both times the engine did not start and the red triangle and the check engine lights came on again. I waited longer…
ODI 10389615
Engine And Engine Cooling
We own a 2004 toyota prius. On 02/18/2010 it lost power on the road, major malfunction lights came on, among others, and had to be towed to the toyota dealer in carlsbad, ca. After diagnosing the problem, they said the computer had failed and needed to be replaced. When the computer was replaced it started transmitting new problem codes, namely, poa94, poa78, po279, and po555, which meant that the transaxle had…
ODI 10316370
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota prius hybrid. While driving approximately 60 mph, the check engine warning light, and an unknown warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer was notified and advised the vehicle was safe to drive; unless the temperature, brake or oil warning lights illuminated. The vehicle began to lose power and the anti-lock brake system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was…
ODI 10319022
Cooling System · Engine And Engine Cooling
On 23 jan 2010, while driving i-85n in the south carolina mountains the car stalled at 70mph. An audible alert sounded, the car jerked and three warning lights went off. I coasted the car to the shoulder and shut the car down. I restarted the car -- the warning lights cleared -- and continued driving. About 30 minutes later, still in the mountains, the same things occurred (stall while driving 70mph on the…
ODI 10314832
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
2004 prius: after driving at 10mph on gravel road with potholes and then turning on to smooth paved road engine speed and speedometer started to vary wildly with speedometer going up to 45mph down and back up again for a 5 minute period while driving on the paved road at about 30mph. This continued but car itself did not accelerate abnormally despite change in engine speed and wild speedometer. *tr
ODI 10314772
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fan · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Switch · Vehicle Speed Control
About 40% of the time, my toyota prius doesn't want to stop or slow down when the brakes are applied. Under these conditions, i have to apply the brakes hard and then the car will slow down. It feels like the car wants to "run away" when the brakes are applied. It exhibits this behavior in many circumstances: stopping at a stop light, slowing down on an expressway, or slowing down on a city street. *tr updated…
ODI 10292409
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 toyota prius. Driving at 70 mph on i-57 north. While driving the gasoline engine stopped functioning, triggering several warning lights. I pulled the car off to the side of the highway and managed to exit the highway on battery power. There was a recall in 2005 for a similar condition. My prius had the recall work performed in october 2005 for the software problem. The toyota dealer is unable to find any reason…
ODI 10283658
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 prius stalled while driving. Towed to dealer who found no problem. *tr
ODI 10224164
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 toyota prius stalling. After speaking w/ the toyota consumer helpline, i've learned that the could put a program in the computer that gives you enough time to pull to the side of the road before you stall. I responded that there isn't always a shoulder to pullover to. I started getting warning lights at 6,500 mi. I now have 36,880 mi. In the beginning, the lights were just a joke or a nuisance when i had to…
ODI 10219259
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph the vehicle intermittently stalled without warning. This occurred on three occasions. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and towed to the dealer each time where the problem could not be duplicated.
ODI 10175318
Engine And Engine Cooling
My toyota prius 2004 vin [xxx] engine suddenly stalled on the freeway. I still can't restart the engine. As of 10/17/05 dealer still can't find the reason. *jb updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
ODI 10140019
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt: the caller said while driving at 40 mph the vehicle stalled. She was able to get off the road. Had to have the vehicle towed to dealer, who did not know yet what the problem was. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.*ak
ODI 10137814
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was driving on the highway at between 40-55 when the engine stalled. I tried to restart it, but it would not start. The car had to be towed. There is a one-week wait on its repair. This happened approx. 240 miles from home. This is the second time this has happened. Prius 2004. *nm
ODI 10137116
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt: 2004 toyota prius. While driving 55-60 mph vehicle constantly lost power. The engine check light came on. The consumer had difficulty restarting the vehicle. *ak *jb
ODI 10132920
Engine And Engine Cooling
Was driving home at approximately 50mph when the 2004 prius suddenly shut down and was inoperative. We pulled the car over, waited about 15 minutes, and was able to restart. The motor.
ODI 10127829
Engine And Engine Cooling
Per consumer call with c. Rose (odi) on 9/29/05 july 2004: she was backing out of driveway and went from reverse to drive without stepping on brake and started to pull forward and the vehicle stalled/ cut off. Could restart all times. July 6, 2004: stopped at a stop light and started to accelerate to about 10-20 mph for about 1 minute when the vehicle went into neutral; gas engine stalled, but she had electric…
ODI 10135592
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Toyota prius gas engine stalled after toyota service patch was downloaded to correct problem. Bought car march 1, 2004. Car stalled may 13 and june 1- see report filed under may 13 date. July 31, 2004 toyota downloaded patch to fix the problem and we thought it was fine. Car was ok for almost a year. Then, just 2 weeks ago on june 2, 2005 i was driving on the highway (luckily in a lot of slow traffic so only going…
ODI 10124796
Engine And Engine Cooling
I pulled out of a parking space into traffic and the car immediately stalled. I couldn't turn it off, and i couldn't get it into drive. Park and neutral were the only options. Traffic was coming at me from both directions and there was nothing i could do, but put on the 4 way flashers.using my cell phone i called the local dealership and they advised me to have the car towed. I called the tow company.
ODI 10124243
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Driving my 04 prius at normal speed - all of a sudden lost all power. Made it to dealer few blocks away after sitting awhile. Dealer took 48 hours - said wrong program was in computer. Reprogramed.
ODI 10121830
Engine And Engine Cooling
I had driven approximatley 20 miles to my hockey game and was driving at 40 mph. An ! And check engine light came on and the car was then reduced to only running off of battery. I was able to pull off the road without danger and shut down the car and checked the oil and gas to verify that wasn't the cause of the issue. After approximately 3 minutes i started the car and the ! And check engine light remained on, but…
ODI 10121433
Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2004 toyota prius stalled while traveling about 40-45 mph with a full tank of gas on 5/14/05. The check engine light came on and it coasted to a stop. I turned off the power switch and restarted it and the engine came back on and ran fine except with the check engine light still on. The next day the check engine light was off and the engine ran fine. I took it in to the dealer's service center and they said they…
ODI 10124016
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a 2004 toyota prius, 15680 miles. The engine stopped when i was driving at about 60 mph and all warning lights came on. I was able to drive it on the electrical motor for about 1 mile to a gas station before the battery ran out. I had it towed to my dealer, toyota of bowie in md. The next day, it started right up and they said that they checked it and could find nothing wrong with it. This happened a few days…
ODI 10124470
Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2004 prius cut out at about 25 mph and would not restart.
ODI 10124159