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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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4T1BE32K54U••••••2004 Toyota PRIUS
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2004 Toyota PRIUS build (32 vs 15).
32on this build
530on the model
35builds in total
8involved a crash
3injuries
Most reportedVehicle Speed Control 9Service Brakes 8Hydraulic 7Air Bags 5
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashDec 2018
Gas pedal accelerated without applying pressure
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashJul 2012
Please note that I filed a complaint through phone on 9/4. The complain number is 10473713. But it was too brief. And I don't know how to add additional comment (see below). And just found out I can file it through online. So, I did. Below is the letter which briefly describes…
Power TraincrashOct 2006
The contact stated the gear was in reverse while the driver got out of the vehicle. The consumer expressed concern that vehicles should not be able to move with no one in the vehicle and should not be able to move with a door open. Minor injuries were sustained.*ak the consumer…
Service BrakescrashJan 2005
I own a 2004 toyota camry le, my problem with this vehicle are two things one is the braking system/ABS and the second is the tires bridgestone. The pedal is too soft, doesn't stop the car as it should, the ABS locked on many occasions regardless of the weather condition. I…
EngineJun 2017
The contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. After taking the vehicle to two separate certified mechanics, it was diagnosed that the engine gasket had blown and the radiator failed. The mechanics stated that the vehicle was unfit to drive and the contact's best option was to obtain a…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4T1BE32K54U892203 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.