2004 Nissan Maxima vs 2004 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Nissan Maxima | 2004 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,425 | 610 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 114 | 226 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 33 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Maxima | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 934 | 34 |
| Electrical System | 56 | 177 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 184 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 70 | 89 |
| Tires | 141 | 3 |
| Suspension | 102 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 61 | 39 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 52 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Shifting problems | 206 | 0 |
| Stalling | 86 | 100 |
| Hesitation / surging | 72 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 69 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 44 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 36 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 31 | 27 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 48 |
2004 Nissan Maxima
2004 Toyota Prius
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.