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Toyota Prius

2000–2004 only

595 classified complaints 3 recalls

2000–2004 Toyota Prius models have 595 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically surfacing around 123,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2000–2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Toyota Prius report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2000–2004 only

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 125 complaints

Median onset: 123,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 90 complaints

Median onset: 115,000 miles. 2.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 82 complaints

Median onset: 77,500 miles. 3.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 63 complaints

Median onset: 104,721 miles. 1.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 55 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 34 complaints

Median onset: 63,000 miles. 11.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 29 complaints

Median onset: 88,000 miles. 10.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 16 complaints

Median onset: 115,000 miles. 18.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2000–2004 compare with other Prius years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2000–2004 model years. See the full Toyota Prius report for every year and full specs/safety data.