2005 Acura TL vs 2005 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 | 2005 Acura TL | 2005 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 387 | 1,051 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 71 | 222 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 102 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 92,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TL | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 346 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 178 |
| Air Bags | 144 | 44 |
| Structure | 156 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 128 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 109 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 82 |
| Power Train | 36 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 36 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 12 |
| Stalling | 8 | 71 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 17 |
| Battery drain | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 55 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 42 |
2005 Acura TL
2005 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.