2005 Toyota Prius service brakes, hydraulic problems
128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2005 Toyota Prius — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. While driving approximately 15 mph during inclement weather, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle jerked intermittently without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake pads needed to be…”
filed May 23, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle made a loud popping noise. The contact noticed that the steering wheel was tilted and the anti skid and anti lock braking system warning indicators illuminated. When the contact attempted to merge to the…”
filed Sep 29, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Prius | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Prius | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Prius | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 Prius | 8 | 4% |
| 2013 Prius | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 Prius | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 Prius | 12 | 2% |
| 2010 Prius | 849 | 30% |
| 2009 Prius | 91 | 18% |
| 2008 Prius | 171 | 11% |
| 2007 Prius | 145 | 7% |
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.