2004 Toyota Prius Instrument Cluster/Panel Problems
- 10
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Instrument Cluster/Panel
2004 toyota prius. Consumer writes in regards to the combined speedometer/odometer display. *ld the consumer stated when the instrument panel intermittently failed the driver was unaware of the speed and gas mileage. The consumer requested a full recall with no time limit. Updated 08/11/2017*js
ODI 10958129
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota prius. The contact stated that the multi-display module for the heater and defroster units failed, causing the windshield defogger to fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the multi-display module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10492142
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Control screen started to work on and off. Driver could drive to 5 minutes and the screen would begin to work. After several days of this, the screen stopped working altogether. We can therefore no longer use our heating cooling controls, or our navigation system. We have not repaired this defect yet. *tr
ODI 10221842
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
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota prius. On approximately 10 to 12 occasions, the vehicle would drive roughly and the instrument panel lights would illuminate while driving at various speeds. The vehicle had to be pulled over to the side of the road and turned off. After approximately five minutes, the contact would restart the vehicle, but the instrument panel lights would still be illuminated. The vehicle has been…
ODI 10230422
Instrument Cluster/Panel
2004 toyota prius - dashboard design defect. I've been troubled by the extent to which the speedometer display in my 2004 prius dims when i used sun glasses. Today i took a moment and rotated the sun glasses in front of the display. My experience taught me that the display emits light. Polarized lenses are engineered to minimize transmission of this light. Toyota should cease using displays with these misoriented…
ODI 10190779
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/Panel
While driving prius on major highway in dfw metroplex during evening rush hour the warning light came on, then a couple seconds later, entire dash board information screen and all warning lights flashed. Car engine continued to run, and would not turn off, but no power was available to steering or brakes. This problem occurred at the apex of a bridge. However, was able to coast the car into the median between the…
ODI 10190212
Instrument Cluster/Panel
2004 toyota prius: display screen has stopped working. No screen capability or accessory buttons operate. Dealer has ordered a 'crossover' unit, but it has not arrived to date (almost three weeks). New unit costs over $2000. Vehicle was not involved in any incident. Dealer believes it is a software problem. *jb
ODI 10185186
Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Touch screen on 2004 toyota prius is defective and fails to work which leaves me with no heat at times and inability to see if my battery is operating properly, this is an ongoing toyota problem with complaints all over the web by prius owners. *jb
ODI 10173892
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Power Train
2004 toyota prius hesitates when trying to accelerate. Instrumental panel light and slip indicator came on, then vehicle resumes full power. *kb ***nar*** *jb
ODI 10166885