2005 Toyota Prius visibility problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2005 Toyota Prius — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving the vehicle, the sun visor on the drivers side flips down, blocking the drivers view. The visor can be returned to the up (out of the way) position. However it repeatedly and spontaneously slips down, both blocking the drivers view and creating a constant distraction for the driver…”
filed Sep 21, 2012
“I have a 2005 toyota prius and the lights go off while I am driving. If I turn off the lights completely they will come back on. The dealer does not know what to do in fixing it. The lights go off in the middle of driving at night. This is a safety hazard that needs to be addressed. This incident…”
filed May 15, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Prius | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Prius | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Prius | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 Prius | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Prius | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 Prius | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 Prius | 14 | 0% |
| 2008 Prius | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 Prius | 19 | 1% |
| 2006 Prius | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 Prius | 9 | 1% |
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.