2004 Toyota Prius Parking Brake Problems
- 3
- 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 | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Parking Brake
My 2004 toyota prius has left me stranded for 15 minute periods of time while parked on my street. All the dashboard lights come on as well as the following red warning "caution - transmission "p" lock mechanism is abnormal. Park in a flat place and apply brake." i was parked on a mild incline and i always use my parking brake. This however makes me suspicious of whether the parking brake is hardy enough to work…
ODI 10333915
Electronic Stability Control · Parking Brake
Repeated braking at slow speeds resulted in both abs and brake on signals, owner's manual says stop driving and contact dealer immediately. Drove slowly to dealer who ran diagnostics.($98)told to replace computer ($2000) not in stock. Told ok to drive until replacement. Adjusted something. Warning lights operated as expected. Situation recurred twice. Owner's manual indicated knowledge of possible failure. Also…
ODI 10307186
Ignition · Parking Brake
The consumer started the vehicle and noticed that the steering was very difficult. After driving for two blocks, the dash light had come on and the steering had become easier. The general warning symbol had come on, which meant the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer. The brake light had been continuously on. When the emergency brakes were applied, the vehicle did not behave as if it were activated. The…
ODI 10121920
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2004 Toyota Prius.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.