2004 Toyota Prius steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2004 Toyota Prius — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 10, 2022
“I was driving approx. 15 mph on a street on 5/14/20 and was making a soft turn and heard a 'click' noise. Immediately after my steering wheel began to spin freely while totally disengaged from the front wheels causing total inability to control direction of vehicle travel. This caused a minor…”
filed May 19, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal…Campaign 12V537000 · Nov 14, 2012
- INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND SLIDING YOKE IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM CAN CRACK WHEN…Campaign 06V188000 · May 31, 2006
Steering problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Prius | 7 | 8% |
| 2016 Prius | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Prius | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 Prius | 8 | 4% |
| 2013 Prius | 8 | 2% |
| 2012 Prius | 13 | 3% |
| 2011 Prius | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Prius | 30 | 1% |
| 2009 Prius | 13 | 3% |
| 2008 Prius | 18 | 1% |
| 2007 Prius | 33 | 2% |
| 2006 Prius | 22 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Toyota Prius
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.