2005 Toyota Prius electronic stability control (esc) problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2005 Toyota Prius — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I started the car and the speed indicator didn't illuminate. I thought it was a lightbulb or something that that had gone out since the car drove like normal. When I got to my destination I tried to turn off the car but it didn't turn off. I called the campus car service, by the time they got to me…”
filed Jun 22, 2018
“The automatic braking system (abs), vehicle stability control (vsc), brake light, and brake system warning lights (4) on the prius all came on and vehicle became very unstable while out of town. The owner's manual indicated that the dealership should be contacted and car should be taken in…”
filed Feb 12, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Prius | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Prius | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Prius | 8 | 4% |
| 2013 Prius | 7 | 2% |
| 2012 Prius | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 Prius | 16 | 3% |
| 2010 Prius | 58 | 2% |
| 2009 Prius | 12 | 2% |
| 2008 Prius | 43 | 3% |
| 2007 Prius | 34 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.