2005 Toyota Prius service brakes, electric problems
68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, electric on the 2005 Toyota Prius — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“(1). I slammed on the brakes, but there was no power brakes. The 2005 prius slowed, but did not stop until it crashed into another vehicle. I was going approximately 35 mph, and I traveled 3 car lengths before colliding with the other vehicle. (2). Loss of power assist had previously occurred while…”
filed Jul 19, 2011
“Nov 15 2010 the car was in service for 5000 miles check. The dealership declared that the brakes and coolant flow valve needed replacement and stated the car was unsafe to drive. Upon agreeing for repairs the dealership said the car was safe to drive and it will take 2 weeks for parts to arrive. 15…”
filed Jan 31, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Electric problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Prius | 502 | 18% |
| 2009 Prius | 44 | 9% |
| 2008 Prius | 77 | 5% |
| 2007 Prius | 59 | 3% |
| 2006 Prius | 45 | 3% |
| 2004 Prius | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 Prius | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 Prius | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 Prius | 3 | 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.