2005 Toyota Prius Service Brakes, Electric Problems
- 68
- 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 68 stored complaint records:
- 10 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 9 records
- stop sign · 5 records
- slammed brakes · 4 records
- light came · 4 records
- same thing · 4 records
- warning lights · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Electric
(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 backing up, but this was the first failure going forward. (3). Total loss(totaled,, $7,000 damage). The 2005 prius is…
Crash reported
ODI 10413508
Service Brakes, Electric
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 dec 2010 the car was taken in for stated repairs ($2000), since then the car has have intermittently braking failures…
ODI 10379633
Service Brakes, Electric
During wet weather, the brakes grab. This usually occurs during the first 10 mins. Of driving. Based on the recent recalls, i decided to do some research online to determine if others owners had similar problems. I have not taken the car in to the dealership. The brakes have been this way since i've owned the car. *tr
ODI 10374092
Service Brakes, Electric
Low-speed brake failure: accelerated lightly away from traffic signal to approximately 5-7 mph, traffic then slowed, applied brakes normally with no noticeable deceleration or pedal resistance. Removed foot from brake and then reapplied brakes very hard, pedal again offered little resistance, no noticeable deceleration. Roadway surface dry, free from dirt/gravel, smooth with slight downgrade, temperature believed to…
Crash reported
ODI 10379328
Service Brakes, Electric
Yesterday on a long trip through the mountains, lights came on my dash on my 2005 toyota prius that indicated a hybrid problem. Hoping to get to a place where i could get service i continued on. (i also noted that the cruise control light would not come on.) then the brake light and abs came on the dashboard with an auditory alarm. I tested the brakes and they seemed okay and there was no berm to pull off. Then i…
ODI 10362246
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Electric
August 4, 2010 around 8:36pm i was on i4 heading eastbound about 13 miles from my house going around 66mph. The driving conditions were hot with no rain. When my emergency light, explanation mark light and the vsc light all came on at the same time and my car experience a jerking liking motion. I called my father immediately told him what's happening, he told me to turn around and get the car home. I turned around…
ODI 10347468
Service Brakes, Electric
With less than 45,000 miles of easy driving (and all maintenance performed on a timely basis at the dealership) on a single-owner toyota 2005 prius, the warning lights on the car's dashboard suddenly illuminated, which an out-of-town dealership interpreted to mean failure of the "skid control ecu". This part controls all major braking functions, including conventional brake control, regenerative brake cooperative…
ODI 10343680
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Electric
I drive a 2005 toyota prius. My car has 26,000 miles on it; which is very low mileages. While i was on the highway, my car`s lights on the dashboard starts to flash. The brake system warning light and buzzer comes on along with the abs warning light and the malfunction indicator lamp. I had nowhere to pull aside. After two minutes the warning signs shut off so i kept driving. Five minutes later, all the warning…
ODI 10331699
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Electric · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I drove a 2005 toyota prius vin#[xxx] until 5/13/2010. At around 10am i was driving on the hwy in the lft lane. With cruise control on going 75mph. I had a gps on and navigating. And i had my blue tooth earpiece on. Then all at the same time my blue tooth shut down. My gps shut down. And every warning lite came up in the car. Even the display that usually shows how the hybrid systems works was blinking problem!!…
ODI 10335057
Service Brakes, Electric · Unknown Or Other
My 2005 toyota prius arbitrarily lost braking ability as i approached a ramp to enter another highway. Many lights went on including the red triangle with an exclamation point. I used the emergency brake to stop the car. I have been told that the skid control unit is broken and needs to be replaced. I will need to replace this part at a cost of $2200. Is this unit a safety threat?
ODI 10322918
Service Brakes, Electric
Our 2005 toyota prius has exhibited the same braking problems as described in the news. When you are applying the brakes and hit a bump or pothole the car feels like it lurches forward. I now understand that what i was experiencing as a "lurch" or "skidding" sensation was probably caused by the momentary split second failure of the brakes. These brakes are also extremely touchy when it rains. They grab as if you had…
ODI 10317053
Service Brakes, Electric
2005 toyota prius - slipping brakes - multiple occurrences over the years, one today while approaching a traffic light. As car slowed, brakes slipped during transition from regenerative to mechanical. Car's nose passed about 1 foot beyond white line demarcating intersection. No crash or damage to vehicle or occupants - this time. Why is toyota prius brake recall limited to 2010 year model when these events are…
ODI 10313484
Service Brakes, Electric
My 2005 toyota prius brakes didn't engage when i pressed on them in stop and go traffic. I was behind a utility truck with a concrete post hanging about 10 feet off the back of it (properly marked), and i gave myself room behind the truck and was aware of the pole hanging off of the truck. Traffic started moving, and i was going between 5-15mph, and then the truck braked and i braked but my brakes didn't respond…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10312003
Service Brakes, Electric
If the car drives over an unlevel surface (e.g. Steel plate, manhole cover, transition from asphalt to cement road) and the brakes are applied, the car accelerates momentarily. This does not occur on a consistent basis, but is more random. I have repeatedly brought this to the attention of the dealer (russel toyota in baltimore md 21228) who keeps saying this is normal and expected for priuses. I have repeatedly…
ODI 10310564
Service Brakes, Electric
We have a 2005 prius hybrid. It has, ever since we purchased it, occasionally accelerated when we have put on brakes. It stops after a second or two, and has never caused an accident, though it is scary when it happens. I believe the only recall that applies to this model year is the floor mat problem, which is not the issue. What i've read is that the older prius's don't have the braking/acceleration problem. But…
ODI 10308277
Service Brakes, Electric
For a number of years i've noticed a strange sensation when going over a bump or ripples in the road while braking in my 2005 toyota prius but didn't think too much about it because it is a rare occurrence. After reading about toyota's recent recall of the 2010 prius i realized that what was happening is the brakes were releasing while going over the bumps. Recently while driving one of the few times in the snow, i…
ODI 10307741
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System
This is an ongoing problem with a 2005 prius. If you hit a bump or pothole while braking from a normal speed, the car will briefly accelerate on its own. This causes additional braking pressure to be needed and precise steering. Many prius owners since 2004 have indicated this problem. *tr
ODI 10306509
Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes stop working intermittently when applied going over rough surfaces such as railroad tracks and potholes. This results in a brief suspension of braking activity. Occurs each time the above conditions are met and brakes are applied. This has happened since i purchased the vehicle new. Since i always reduce speed in these potential situations, no accidents have occurred, but it does result in an intermittent…
ODI 10306918
Service Brakes, Electric
We have the same brake defect in our 2005 toyota prius as the defect that is currently being reported in the 2010 toyota prius. In our car, when we go over a manhole cover or similar irregularity in the road while braking, the car feels like it is momentarily hydroplaning and you have lost traction. My wife stopped driving this car because of this sensation that the car is out of control. This has been going on…
ODI 10306616
Service Brakes, Electric
When braking on bumpy roads or potholes my prius lurches forward before the brake finally engages. I put today's date as the "incident date" but this has happened numerous times since i've owned the car. There is a bumpy road near my home where i frequently experience this. *tr
ODI 10305884
Service Brakes, Electric
Just heard a report about brake issues with the 2010 prius. My 2005 prius does the exact same thing - sometimes accelerates when pushing the brake pedal on bumpy roads or streets with potholes. This is an ongoing issue that has happened on numerous occasions. *tr
ODI 10305758
Service Brakes, Electric
My 2005 toyota prius, exhibits the same symptoms of acceleration, skidding effect when hitting a bump and braking, as today's report of the 2010 prius doing the same thing. I thought it has been the anti-skidding mechanism all these years, but the description of this malady in the 2010 prius sounds like my 2005. *tr
ODI 10304214
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Electric
I bought a new toyota prius in 2005. When the vehicle rides over uneven pavement the stability control makes the car quickly lurch forward. This has happened dozens of times over the past five years. Recently, i have had a problem with my brakes in icy conditions. I was cruising at about 15 mph to a stop sign, not on snow, it was just below freezing that day, when i applied the foot brake i felt no resistance in the…
ODI 10305424
Service Brakes, Electric
I have a 2005 prius that has an extra option of stability control. The car does as others are reporting in the 2010 models. If i hit a bump or icy patch while applying the brake or as i am applying the brake the car lurches forward and the brake does not engage. Thus far i am able to hit harder and hold the brake a second time and the car then behaves as expected and stops. *tr
ODI 10304561
Service Brakes, Electric
I have a 2005 prius and have been experiencing temporary brake failures since the first winter in 2005, often on rainy or snowy days, driving down hill while trying to stop at the bottom of the hill at a stop sign. Instead of responding to the brake, the car will appear to temporarily surge forward. I have had 4 near-misses, twice with the car coming into the middle of busy street and would have gotten into serious…
ODI 10310604
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