Two problems related to transmission stuck in gear have been reported for the 2004 Toyota Prius. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Toyota Prius based on all problems reported for the 2004 Prius.
A combination of 2 issues. For several months the gear shift selector has been sticking in the d position instead of automatically returning to the n position as it should. It is documented by other Prius owners that the dust cover inside the shifter can begin to warp over time causing this sticking. . Read more...
The contact owns 2004 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving the gear shift became stuck between drive and neutral. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and where the shift lever assembly was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they told him they were aware of the problem. The failure mileage was 50,500 and current mileage was 50,656.