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
While driving my 2005 toyota prius at about [redacted] on route 158 in kitty hawk, nc, the accelaratorl quit working, but neither engine quit. Was able to let car go into shopping center lot (this was dangerous situation and my 8 year old grandaughter was in the car). Electirc engine provided the power with out accelerator assistance. Had car towed to elixabeth city toyota dealer. Mechanic took two days to find a…
ODI 10123884
Electrical System
On march 26,2005, i was driving home from temple. Suddenly, my car lose power. All panel lights lighted up. I pushed the gas paddle, but the engine would not respond. I turned off the power then turned back on, but i can only shift to neutral. All panel lights stay on. I use my insurance to call a tow truck to tow my car to wonderie toyota. The service department told me that they reprogramed the computer. The car…
ODI 10121330
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. While the contact was driving approximately 20 mph the brake light, anti-lock brake system and stability control warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred one time. An authorized dealer and manufacturer were notified; and the contact was displeased with the lack of response. The failure and current mileages were 61,800. Updated…
ODI 10322079
Electrical System
Dt: the vehicle intermittently stalled and decelerated while driving 35 mph due to computer failure. *ak the vehicle stalled while on the highway. The service engine soon light had come on before and remained on after the vehicle failed. *sc
ODI 10129477
Electrical System
2005 toyota prius. Consumer states vehicle loss steering, brakes, cruise control on the highway, when applying brake at a full stop vibration is felt *tgw the power steering, brake and abs light illuminated. The consumer stated he noticed when the problem occurred, he was using his bluetooth headset. *jb
ODI 10340051
Electrical System
Consumer's toyota prius lost power suddenly while driving on the interstate.*mr *nm
ODI 10131307