2004 Toyota Prius Air Bags Problems
- 16
- 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 16 stored complaint records:
- 14 indicate a crash
- 11 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- police report · 6 records
- report filed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
I received a notice from tk holdings stating i should contact a dealer for repairs if my car was under recall. I was under the impression that all air bags were affected. Please let me know when i could expect a notice. My 2004 prius was manufactured in japan. Vin [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 11079190
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota prius. The contact stated that while the driver was making a right turn and an oncoming vehicle crashed into the driver side of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the resulting force caused the vehicle to spin and crash into an idle train. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10808474
Air Bags
I own a 2004 toyota prius which i have been driving for about couple years and recently couple days ago i had a major accident (see attachment for more details) which damaged most of my car. The accident was very severe and during which none of the air bags activated. The air bags should have been activated in this type of accident, recently my car had been to a general inspection at a toyota dealer and there was no…
Crash reported
ODI 10794425
Air Bags
Head on collision into a highway barrier. The air bag did not deploy.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10780772
Air Bags
I was driving downhill, came around a blind curve and cars were backed up really high on the street. I rear-ended the car that was at a dead stop in front of me as i turned the corner. My car crunched like an accordion and is considered a total loss. I have severe whiplash as well as alot of other bodily pain. My airbags did not deploy. Everyone who sees my car is shocked that they did not deploy. I would like to…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10584258
Air Bags
I was in an automobile accident recently on april 11, 2014 involving a deer and unfortunately flipped and totaled my 2004 toyota prius. As i was driving down a road shortly after midnight, a deer jumped out in front of the vehicle and initial instinct was to hit the brakes and swerve. When i did so, the tires caught loose gravel in the road and sent my vehicle sliding sideways, my initial reaction was to regain…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10586712
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota prius. The contact was driving 20 mph and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that the seat belt did not properly restrain, causing her chest to be thrown into the steering wheel. In addition, the air bags did not deploy. The police were contacted and a police report was filed. The vehicle was ruled as destroyed by the contact's insurance company. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10460157
Air Bags
Tl* the owns a 2004 toyota prius. The contact was sitting at a traffic stop when another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle, causing the contact's vehicle to crash into a third vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was reported injured and the vehicle was destroyed.the manufacturer was notified of the incident and informed the contact that the crash did not meet the requirements for…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10460038
Air Bags
2004 toyota prius frontal impact crash into rear of vehicle 2, 2002 honda crv, on tuesday november 22, 2011, 4:33pm est. Bumper impact at approx speed 25mph in clear conditions totaled subject vehicle including complete folding of hood, displacement of structural bumper, fan assemblies, radiator & condenser assemblies into engine with structural bumper pushed back 24" at center and 18" to left & right sides.…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10439142
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota prius. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle started to slide backward as a result from a possible blow out in the front drivers side tire. The contact depressed the brakes and the vehicle spun out of control, causing the vehicle to cross over a five lane highway. The contact then crashed into a freeway sign post on the driver side door. The vehicle continued to slide backward and…
Crash reported
ODI 10407778
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a vehicle as she attempted to slow down. The air bags did not deploy and the contact was injured. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10326007
Air Bags · Seats
Driver's front seat frame failed upon rear impact. Car was stopped, impact was at approximately 25mph. The seat back portion was twisted towards the driver's door while the seat bottom portion remained facing forward. No airbags deployed. Car was totaled. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10273284
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota prius. The contact's computer system failed and he crashed into a tree. None of the air bags deployed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact cut his forehead and sustained neck and back injuries. A police report is available. The purchase date and speed were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 62,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10210310
Air Bags
2004 toyota prius air bags failed to deploy in an accident. *kb the consumer's vehicle was t-boned by another vehicle which was traveling at approx. 40 mph. The consumer sustained injuries. A police report was filed at the scene. *nm
1 injury
ODI 10164732
Air Bags
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph crossing an intersection the contact was t-boned and then hit another vehicle. None of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained various injuries. The vehicle was totaled. There was a police report filed at the scene. Updated 06/23/06. *jb also see odino 10164732.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10159302
Air Bags
The side air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was broadsided on the drivers side. *sc *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10094375