2005 Toyota Prius Electrical System Problems
- 156
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 156 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- combination meter · 12 records
- instrument panel · 9 records
- come back · 9 records
- both headlights · 9 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- safety issue · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 36 |
| 150–400k mi | 32 |
| 1–30k mi | 30 |
| 60–100k mi | 23 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. The contact stated that whenever the radio was in use, it would not transmit a clear reception. The radio defect occurred on the purchase date of the vehicle and continued over the years. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to provide a remedy for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14. Updated 05/26/11
ODI 10396690
Electrical System
After toyota's recalling 75,000 prius in u.s., i took my 2005 prius into torrance toyota(310-325-75000) to have the software"glitch"repaired. Michael gallagher(service advisor) told me there is additional glitches and now my car is inoperable and he has been ask
ODI 10141700
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Toyota prius; driving on interstate 287 in new jersey when the engine cut out and would not restart. *nm
ODI 10141535
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2005 toyota prius. I got my car 8-23-2005 and on 10-13-2005 i was hit on the passenger side while making a left hand turn. The intersections was just after a traffic circle, signs was missing, it was raining, dusk and the person who hit me did not have her lights on and was driving too fast for conditions. My car stopped, and could not be restarted. It was towed. I called my insurance company and was sent…
Crash reported
ODI 10146623
Electrical System
My 2005 prius had engine failure while traveling at high speed on the highway. I pulled over and had to get the car towed, and the computer reset. I soon after learned of a recall, and now i am told that my car does not qualify for the recall. I think it is unsafe, and i want the computer problem remedied. *jb
ODI 10149190
Electrical System
While stopped at a stop light, i got a red triangle with ! Inside that came on. The vehicle engine stopped and the car was put automatically in park. I could not restart the car and had to have it towed. The accessories still worked, just no engine. *nm
ODI 10136269
Electrical System
1 )stall on 5/26/05 @1:30 pm at a speed of 35 mph + - without warning. After few mints i able to start & got the engine , & restarted & also re started ac & got gogoing. Same day @ 4:30 pm ac was shut off without warning and screen was completely blank @ speed of 62 mph + -, pulled of to shoulder turned off ing. 2) same thing on 8/31/05 11:30 am @ speed of 55 mph first ac went & with in less than a mile engine went…
ODI 10135109
Electrical System
2004 toyota prius with 23915 miles on it. Driving to work west on i-90 during rush hour engine stopped dead. I-90 is 8 lanes of traffic in spokane, wa. Had to have car towed to dealer for repairs. Problem was a failure in the electronic control unit. Ecu had to be re-programed. Cause found by dealer: found code p3191 & poaof codes. Found tbs #eg047-04. According to the service advisor, toyota issued a technical…
ODI 10134136
Electrical System
2005 toyota prius stalling at 35-40 mph.*mr the vehicle would not restart and was towed to a repair facility. The consumer was told that the problem was due to bad programming at the factory. The computer wa reset per tsb eg047-04. *nm
ODI 10136678
Electrical System
New vehicle had master fault, check engine and other warning lights at odo reading 50, "repaired" faulted again. Replacement parts include cam sensors, computer boards, wiring harness and now "master computer board". *nm
ODI 10132945
Delivery · Electrical System · Gasoline
The prius shut down, stopped using gasoline power, while i was in the passing lane and traveling 70 miles per hour in moderate traffic on interstate 40 in nashville, tn. The red triangle, check engine, vsc and a few other warning signals illuminated. I managed to avoid being rear-ended , pulled to the side of the road using battery power, shut the battery power off, and consulted the owner's manual. Approximately…
ODI 10127609
Electrical System
Dt: a. How long and at what speed was the consumer driving before the vehicle lost power? Approximately 20 minutes: 35 mph. B. Was the consumer accelerating, decelerating, or driving at a steady- state when the vehicle lost power? Accelerating c. After the vehicle lost power, was the driver able to continue driving the vehicle? If so, how long and at what speed? No d.did any warning lights appear before and/or after…
ODI 10126446
Electrical System
Dt: vehicle stalled/died and lost power. This happened on 08.15/2005. *ak *mr
ODI 10135847
Electrical System
Dt: consumer's vehicle stalled while driving on the interstate, and put his life at risk. The car would not restart. Consumer bought an extended warranty from toyota, and they had no record of that when calling them. *ak prior to the incident vehicle's consumer computer indicated that the vehicle was low on gas by a flashing green light, and the computer was indicating that the vehicle was getting its power from…
ODI 10124554
Electrical System
Dt: the contact stated while driving 65 mph vehicle stalled and lost power.
ODI 10129421
Electrical System
Dt consumer states while driving his vehicle, it completely stalled in traffic. The check engine light along with a few other lights on the dash illuminated while the vehicle was stalling. *tt *eh
ODI 10121039
Electrical System
Our prius hybrid car engine suddenly stopped while driving on the interstate. We could not get it started and had to be towed to a toyota dealer to have our car reprogramed.
ODI 10124023
Electrical System
While car was going about 25 mph, it went from "drive" to "park". It stopped abruptly. Could not get car back in drive except momentarily. The car's electric system cycled on and off on a 16 to 20 second period. That is, it would be on and in park and then shut off momentarily every 18 seconds. It continuted doing this for about 10 minutes when i stopped monoriting it. I had the car towed to a toyota dealer. When it…
ODI 10121402
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: while driving at approximately 68 mph the vehicle began to loose speed. The consumer was able to pull the vehicle off to the side of the road and park. No warning light illuminated indicating there was a problem. The consumer had been driving for about an hour at 68 mph when the vehicle began to lose power. After the vehicle sat for about 1 1/2 minutes the vehicle operated as if nothing had happened. *ak the…
ODI 10124907
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: consumer was driving about 45 minutes / 65 mph when vehicle lost power/stalled. All warning lights were on. Consumer was able to restart vehicle after it stalled by letting it sit for a while. Vehicle had a history of accelerating and stalling. *ak *nm
ODI 10124806
Accelerator Pedal · Electrical System
Car was being driven on multi-lane city arterial in moderate traffic. To try to quickly avoid an obstructing vehicle ahead, driver rapidly depressed accelerator pedal to fullest extent while steering. Car then immediately, and without warning, lost all engine power and rolled to a stop. Two general warning lights on dashboard illuminated. Repeatedly depressing accelerator pedal produced no motion or other result.…
ODI 10121635
Electrical System · High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch · Latch
Dt: the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. He states that while driving every warning light in the vehicle began to flash, then the car died. He turned the vehicle on again and it done the same thing. After this the vehicle would not start. He called toyota ,they sent someone with gas because the add fuel light was flashing, and they put gas in the vehicle. It still would not start. Towed to toyota dealership, they…
ODI 10123866
Electrical System
Was driving home (approx 35 mph) when master warning light and vehicle stability control system warning light came on. Vehicle would not run on gasoline power and battery quicky ran down so car was not driveable. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership. Dealership advised it was a "computer problem"
ODI 10124071
Electrical System
I was driving my 2005 toyota prius at about 45 mph when the vehicle went dead. The battery charge indicator went to zero, the engine warning light came on, the master warning light came on, the vehicle stability control warning light came on. I pulled to the side of the road. At first the vehicle would not shut off. After several attempts the vehicle shut down. I restarted the vehicle, and with the engine service…
ODI 10118235
Electrical System
I did not have a failure, but i had an experience that i think would be helpful to you and toyota. My experience was accidently hitting my right knee lightly upward against the lever that is used to put the car in drive, park, referse and battery. I was traveling on the highway and was shifting my weight slightly to get more comfortable after i had been driving several hours. Within a few minutes, looking at the…
ODI 10124219