2004 Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2004

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2004 Toyota Prius repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (6%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific Toyota Prius problem?

Chart based on 232 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2004 Toyota Prius.

2004 Toyota Prius body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (56%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch

76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

150000 mi

US $509
body near hatch re-sealed 
212350 mi

C $150
Rear hatch garnish broke. Replaced with reinforced part. 
230794 mi

C $71
Hatch no longer stayed open. Replaced hatch struts. 
274000 mi Battery was flat, pulled and recharged on AGM charger. Battery compartment had water in it, drained it out and drilled a drain hole. Need to re-seal body seams this summer. 
177000 mi

US $1
Sun visors keep falling down and obstructing view. To replace is about $200 each! I googled hacks to fix this and did it myself. 
128300 mi Interior rear cup holder pops free too easily, post broken. 
116400 mi

US $345
Rear passenger tail light replaced. 
124000 mi

US $190
Both front door-panel-mounted speakers (JBL) had torn surrounds. Both speakers were replaced with aftermarket speakers. 
109120 mi Some sort of undercarriage cover came loose and couldn't be repositioned, so it was cut off. 
122000 mi Had issues with the radio not working in cool wet weather intermittently--but this turns out to be due to a moisture leak in the hatch shorting out my aftermarket (but OEM style) XM radio unit.(Aug - March). Unnecessarily replaced amp. Can't locate leak. 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.

2004 Toyota Prius Body Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2004 Toyota Prius problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.