2004 Toyota Prius Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2004	Toyota Prius	39 Prii, 9.8 months of data per Prius, average 128500 miles Redesigned for this model year.25	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	40000		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	49000	620	Replaced engine water pump and drive belt
Mar	2013	58000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	145000		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	178000	800	New struts. They were the original parts and didn't have much compression.
Dec	2012	190000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	52000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	59300	100	AM radio reception poor or non existant. Fixed twice before but back again.
Jun	2012	60000	400	AC was not performing. Leak check and recharge. All ok
Sep	2012	60000	0	AM radio reception poor or non existant despite multiple repair attempts.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	64000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	80000	0	Original battery died. Not bad at almost 80,000 miles.
Jun	2012	82000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	65000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	68000	300	Switch for right passenger window
Mar	2013	72000	50	Changed out serpentine belt per scheduled maintenance.

 

Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	50000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	96000	200	Water pump leaking. Water pump was previously repaired under recall.

 

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	99000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	126000	550	Rear tail light assembly had to be completely replaced because the fiber optics went out
Dec	2011	131000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2008		400	Replaced inverter coolant pump
Apr	2011	123000	300	Water pump early stages of failure (noise, binding, leaking). Replaced water pump and engine coolant. Also replaced water pump belt, spark plugs, PCV, oil/filter, air filter, and rotated tires.
Feb	2012	125000	50	CD changer failed - eject mechanism gear cracked (common failure). Attempted repair with recycled part from eBay, however it was non-functional as well. Second part has been provided by seller, but not yet installed.
Mar	2012	125000	0	CD Changer replacement, 2nd attempt with different used unit which was provided as an exchange from the eBay vendor. Repair was successful.
Mar	2013	126000	350	Hybrid Inverter Coolant Pump Failure (DTC P0A93). 2nd failure (first in June, 2008). Managed to limp home, then to dealer.

 

Toyota Prius in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	112000		First odometer entry
May	2011	113000	300	broken exhaust pipe; repair caused rattle fixed by dealer
Jun	2011	114000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2008		600	Amount covered by extended warranty. The multi-function screen began to lose its connection to the car's LAN sometime early in 2008; the connection was intermittent but the drops grew more and more frequent. Common problem in early Prii according to net.
Jul	2011	66000	700	Water pump (main) was 'crusted over'.
Dec	2012	77000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2007	55000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	114000	0	Inverter coolant pump failed, Inverter temps got too high and CEL lit. Care did not operate at full power, lost AC. Had Recall notice in car but hadn't had it performed prior to event. Repaired at no cost.
Mar	2012	122000	0	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.

 

Toyota Prius in Alaska, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	69000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	90000	400	Replace water pump for gas engine
Mar	2013	98000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2012	129000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	129000	453	Failure of the Inverter pump

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2005		0	Dealer replaced DVD Navigation System (the whole unit, including the MFD) for no charge. The system was not functioning due to me playing with the hidden setup screens and setting the unit to expect a DISC with an impossible region code. My Fault, Free F

 

Toyota Prius in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2006		0	warranty software upgrade possible recall
Feb	2011	87000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009		600	water pump for electric motor failed
Mar	2013	94000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010		40	Both HID Headlight bulbs replaced

 

Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2005		0	Dash warning lights on. Codes P0A60, P0A63, P0A72, P0A75, P0A7A, P0A78, P3212, P3222. Coolant leaking inside Inverter housing. Replaced Inverter. (Possible indication of MFD issues with that many codes?)
Oct	2006		0	Performed Steering Shift Campaign 60C.
May	2007		422	Check engine and dash warning lights on. Codes for Inverter cooling system, high voltage ECU, and ABS-TRAC system. Repaired frayed wire to Inverter cooling pump. (Possible packrat damage or more evidence of intermittent MFD problems?)
Jul	2007		0	Check engine light on. Error code P043A. Replaced water pump assembly.
Dec	2007	51000	600	Radio and A/C controls will not work at MFD but work at steering wheel. Service tech reported bad MFD unit. He said he had seen this before and that, "what happens is something comes ‘loose’ in the monitor (MFD)." Dealer informs, "out of warranty."
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2004		0	Electrical system failure. Software reloaded.
Oct	2004		0	Technical service bulletin. Replaced fuel filler tube. Reprogrammed ECU.
Nov	2004		0	Check engine light on. Fixed leak in fuel evaporation canister.
Dec	2004		0	Radio stops when console display comes on. Display replaced.
Mar	2013	55000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	115000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	130000	450	Water pump replaced. Impellor bearing bad

 

Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	132000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	155000	380	I.C. Engine water pump.Remove and replace.
Mar	2013	160000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2012	192000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	212000	0	Warrantee extension for the Combination Meter Display. Speedometer was blank one morning and Toyota covers that for even high mileage cars until August.

 

Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2012	139000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	145000	1500	Water pump was replaced. Rear brakes were locking up. Steering sector shaft.

 

Toyota Prius in New Mexico, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	94000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	114000	350	Car brought in for idiot light (ESC needed recalibration). Engine Water Pump replaced (technician noticed leak, and I had read they should be replaced in the Prius at ~100K). Noticed during inspection.
Mar	2013	138000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	153000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	159000	685	Hybrid (traction) battery replaced with one from 2007 wreck with 67000 miles.
May	2011	166500	230	INNER TIE ROD END, DRIVER SIDE  FRONT DRIVER WHEEL BEARING  FRONT ROTORS TURNED AND NEW BRAKE PADS
Feb	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Kansas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	111000		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	112000	239	Repaired in June. Car died on road. Wichita Toyota dealership replaced a fuse to repair,charged $240 service advisor lied as to which fuse I later found out. Replaced faulty cooling pump myself.
Aug	2009	157000	15	MFD screen intermittently malfunctions, several times/day with audio and a/c problems. I took out MFD, cleaned the main connection between the two inner circuit boards, sprayed same with contact cleaner from Radio Shack. Reassembled and works like new.
Nov	2011	238000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	161000		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	162000	30	I replaced the two HID headlights with cheap aftermarket bulbs. The lights were going out while driving. Turning the light switch off and back on made the lights come back on. Now the lights stay on until they are turned off.
Oct	2009	173000	200	The traction battery went bad. I got a new battery from a 2007 Prius with 26k miles from a junk yard. The battery was 400 and Toyota gave me 150 back for the old battery. I will also sell the battery ECU for maybe 50.
Mar	2012	207000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2007	51000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	98000	0	Replaced audio system headunit because it wouldn't play CDs reliably.
Apr	2009	100000	25	Left axle seal was leaking "pretty good". Covered by a 7-year 100k extended warranty, $25 deductible. Problem was discovered while the dealership performed a "pre-delivery inspection" done at my request and for which I paid $95, to find problems.
Sep	2010	115000	460	Accessory belt was worn and replaced; water pump replaced at the same time as a preventative measure (there was no leaking or noise from the water pump). Paid another $120 to replace the battery. While the car was at the dealership for an oil change, we were told that the inverter coolant pump was noisy and needed replacing. The car was taken to an indy shop, who said that there was no problem with the inverter coolant pump.
Feb	2011	124000	190	Replaced passenger side tail lamp assembly because the LED brake light was working intermittently. One LED was completely non-functional and the rest would fail to illuminate about 50% of the time. Both front door-panel-mounted speakers (JBL) had torn surrounds. Both speakers were replaced with aftermarket speakers.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	97340		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	109120	0	Some sort of undercarriage cover came loose and couldn't be repositioned, so it was cut off.
Feb	2010	115940	340	The calipers were sticking and needed to be re-adjusted.
Jul	2010	119040	100	Fuel injection system needed to be adjusted and cleaned.
Mar	2011	124000	300	Water pump was leaking - needed to be replaced.
Sep	2012	133300	720	The right front strut was leaking so both front struts needed to be replaced.
Mar	2013	135160		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	64000		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	65000	120	The shifter would not return to the neutral position after it was placed in drive or reverse. Dealer wanted $700 to replace. Got new one from junkyard for $120. Checking old one, found insufficient grease.
Oct	2008	67000	0	Have the fancy 6 cd radio, but the problem is the AM is junk, it cannot pull in the traffic news stations in my area. Several friends are having the same problem with pulling in the am stations, including the mechanic who looked at it and checked antenna
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2006	37200		First odometer entry
Jan	2008	57040	44	Check engine code P0138 post-catalytic converter O2 sensor. Part ordered.
Feb	2008	58900	400	Dealer replaced O2 sensor, but check engine light still came on. I then purchased a ScanGauge for $170 to clear and diagnose the problem.
Apr	2008	61380	366	Check Engine light P0031 fixed by replacing air-fuel ratio sensor. I purchased the replacement sensor over the Internet since dealer price was high.
Jul	2011	116560	730	Replaced oxygen and air/fuel sensors to clear check engine light.  Also replaced a leaking exhaust gasket. Dealer also replaced inverter cooling pump at no cost (recall). Replaced brake fluid (maintenance item).
Feb	2013	140720	350	Replaced stainless steel muffler since it had developed a hole.
Mar	2013	141360		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Kentucky, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007	50000		First odometer entry
Sep	2007	53000	0	Dash on passenger side is warping and interferes with opening top of glovebox.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2005		0	Replace hood latch
Mar	2007	38000	0	Burned out L.E.D. "Headlights On" indicator light. Dealer quoted $542 to repair/replace. High cost due to labor of pulling dash.
Sep	2007	45000	0	Inverter Water Pump. Car not driveable. Parts had to be ordered. Took 2 days for parts to arrive and 1 day to install.
Apr	2008	52000	67	Defective Shade, driver's side. Would not stay up out of the way, could not push fully forward. Seam splitting. Replaced with new one.
Jan	2011	82000	975	Replaced both headlights, at $150 each, which required removal and replacement of front bumper for an additional $125 labor. Vacuum seal wouldn't close so had to be replaced. Parts and labor $550.
Mar	2013	106000	400	Gas engine water pump was considered leaking by the dealer. Not noticed by owner.

 

Toyota Prius in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2005		164	AC Condenser leak
Dec	2007	105000	42	Hydraulic squeak in right front of Prius when brake depressed. Required bleeding the right front caliper. Note: the dealer wanted to do a full front brake job (pads & rotors) for over $450. None of that work was required.
Apr	2010	172000	0	Classic 2004 MFD failure. Repair requires dash removal, MFD removal (with minor dis-assembly) and re-soldering connector pin 60 connection. Instructions at: http://www.techno-fandom.org/~hobbit/cars/mfd/ $3000 if Dealer did the work!
May	2010	173000	82	CD player rejecting most CDs. Replaced unit with one salvaged from a 2006 Prius. Part came from AutoBeYours.com
Aug	2010	180000	952	Deferred Maintenance of the front Struts. Replaced both struts and upper mounts at my local gas station (not hybrid related so dealer not required) Diagnose periodic "clunk" in steering column - $90. Parts ordered. Did ATF refresh (3rd time) - $100. Replaced upper steering Column unit! cost $800 + diag. Parts - $600 (Shaft assembly, Yoke sub assembly, Steering shaft 1) Labor $180
Apr	2011	196000	2000	HV battery failed at 194k miles. High RPM when accelerating. SOC fluctuated rapidly. MPG OK. Later the dashboard lit up - P0A80 code. ReInVolt (NC) supplied a refurbished battery for $1600 to my Dealer (CT) who installed it for $400.
Nov	2011	211000	250	The Salvage Stereo installed previously became intermittent (CD skipped tracks). Had a local Stereo shop install a Pioneer Stereo for $250. Works much better than the OE in all respects, but gave up the steering and MFD control functions.
Dec	2011	213000	170	The 12v battery was finally showing it's age. Replaced it with an Optima Yellow-Top (with Japanese thin terminals).
Mar	2013	237000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2006	39000		First odometer entry
Dec	2007	49000	200	Gear shift lever was binding and sounded like it was going to break. Shop said lever was bent behind dash. They fixed the lever and greased the rods.
Feb	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	68000		First odometer entry
May	2009	86000	0	Multi Function Display (MFD) failure MFD replaced with refurbished unit.
Oct	2009	90300	0	Inverter pump failed, replaced under extended warranty.
Dec	2010	107000	331	Rear shocks were leaking and had to be replaced. Shift lever clicks during shifting. This is likely due to a warped piece of plastic. Decided to live with the problem for now.
Dec	2012	129000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	74000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	99000	0	Had the passenger side window switch replaced.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	95480		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	98580	0	Water pump changed after replacing the serpentine belt. The dealer suggested the replacement of the ICE water pump after seeing light coolant leak. The change was done under warranty. The dealer did the replacement on my second Prius too.
Mar	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	101000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	108000	150	Right set of LED rear brake lights went out. The entire taillight assembly have to be replaced.
Dec	2010	110000	0	Inverter coolant pump failed. Dealer replaced the pump at no charge due to Toyota Limited Service Campaign for Inverter Coolant Pump.
Mar	2011	114000	60	Drivers side seat belt difficult to unbuckle. Replace female end of belt.
Nov	2012	133500	691	The shifter was binding when shifting from park to drive and reverse. Entire shifter assembly had to be replaced.
Mar	2013	138000	220	The 12 Volt battery died. The car would not start, no lights and smart key could not unlock doors. The battery was just two years old.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2006	51000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	121000	340	right rear led brake light went out, entire light fixture required replacement
Dec	2012	136000	0	Left headlight went out and was replaced
Mar	2013	138000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	59000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	71000	380	Had to replace cooling system for hybrid system. Inverter I believe they called it. Later recalled and reimbursed.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	92380		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	95480	50	Water pump (the one for the ICE engine) preventive replacement, sign of light leaks, changed under warranty.
Apr	2011	106180	200	One ignition coil was full of water. When the engine was warm (lean combustion) engine was knocking very hard, misfire on cylinder #1. The ignition coil has been replaced (95$ part + 1 hour work) and the problem has been solved.
Mar	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	66000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	67000	350	Inverter Pump...ordered but not yet replaced|car is in shop now. Also(after being told the car was safe to drive until part came in) 12V battery failed on interstate|lost all power and car automatically shifted into neutral|had car towed
Dec	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2006	42000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	82000	0	Many warning light Coolant pump failure.
Feb	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Hawaii, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008		0	Repair to the A/C door that switches from outside to recirculating.
Jul	2009	116000	660	LED brake lights went very dim. All day to diagnose and very expensive to repair and replace part.
Nov	2010	176000	480	Inverter coolant pump failed. Electric pump caused fuse to blow and system shutdown. Repaired in one day by dealer.
Jan	2013	190000	0	Speedometer display recalled due to occasional failure at start up for over a year. Hadn't repaired it prior to recall because of the cost.

 

Toyota Prius in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	117000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	124000	268	Rear headlight leveler sensor failed. The arm was stuck so the car could not raise or lower the headlights, thus causing the headlights to point straight down and throw an error. Problem was solved after replacing the headlight level sensor.
Mar	2010	127000	360	Ice was making more noise than usual, mentioned it when getting scheduled oil change, mechanic said bearings were going out on the water pump, replaced the belt as well. Purrs like a kitten now.
Jun	2010	129000	350	Loud humming noticed on the interstate when turning to the left. Repair shop determined the left front wheel bearing needed to be replaced.
Mar	2013	151000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	153000		First odometer entry
May	2009	154000	64	Replace transaxle lubricant
Jun	2010	166000	110	Passenger side brake LEDs not working, replaced with used tail-light assembly that includes brake LEDs
Mar	2013	197000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota Prius in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007	100000		First odometer entry
Sep	2007	109000	300	Replace front brake pads
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.