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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2004 Toyota Prius Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 610 total for the year
Median mileage
154,079miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2004 Toyota Prius, 0% of the 610 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 154,079 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving 51 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking and a loss of power steering assist with the engine overheating message displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,079.”

NHTSA complaint #11468633, filed 2022-06, 154,079 miles

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025319%
202315%
2021117%
202017%
2019413%
201813%
201711%
201621%
201574%
201463%
2013123%
201231%
201151%
2010181%
200951%
200830%
200710%
200610%
200410%

Other parts of the 2004 Toyota Prius

Exterior lighting
184 complaints
Electrical system
177 complaints
Engine cooling
89 complaints
Brakes
76 complaints
Vehicle speed control
52 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
34 complaints
Air bags
18 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Engine
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Prius

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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