2005 Toyota Prius Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 98
- 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 98 stored complaint records:
- 29 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- brake pedal · 12 records
- cruise control · 8 records
- suddenly accelerated · 8 records
- unintended acceleration · 7 records
- foot brake · 7 records
- parking space · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 25 |
| 60–100k mi | 23 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. While driving 10 mph on a paved and grassy surface with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle surged forward and crashed into a tree destroying the vehicle. The police arrived to the scene and 3 injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent body shop but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 65,000.
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10325181
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. While the contact was driving approximately 55 mph minimal pressure was applied to the brake pedal which suddenly traveled to the floor and remained in a stuck position. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall and was unable to provide further assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure and current…
ODI 10324381
Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Traction control light flashes and car accelerates when encountering sudden bumps in the road. This occurs when hitting bumps while the brakes are being applied. I have informed toyota about this and they never replied. The affected car is a 2005 toyota prius with 65,000 miles. Purchased cpo in august of 2009 from a toyota dealer. This issue is a repeat occurance. I have encountered this issue in excess of 20 times…
ODI 10322171
Vehicle Speed Control
2005 toyota prius suddenly accelerated to maximum speed without warning. Consumer states he was in heavy traffic and had to slam on the brakes. *kb the consumer believed he accelerated from 25 mph to about 45-50 mph in a matter of seconds. The braking action did, in this case cause the acceleration to stop at that point. There was no explanation and the incident had never occurred before. The floor mats had been…
ODI 10323085
Vehicle Speed Control
Ltr to administrator re 3/9/2010 accident involving a 2005 toyota prius in harrison, ny, requesting that nhtsa immediately assume control of this investigation and work with local authority's. *tgw the vehicle accelerated suddenly down a winding driveway, crossed a two-lane road and shoulder, then crashed into a stone wall, resulting in significant property damage and a knee injury to the consumer. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10320890
Vehicle Speed Control
I drove a 2005 prius and was behind a semi-trailer. When i accelerated to go, the car lunged forward crushing into the semi's trailer. I didn't have enough time to react because of the close distance, however the brakes were not strong enough to overcome the acceleration power. The prius ran into the semi for a good 25 seconds while i tried to brake and i then put the car in neutral and turned off the car. There…
Crash reported
ODI 10318259
Vehicle Speed Control
Last evening 3/3 my 2005 toyota prius experienced a stuck gas pedal causing me to go in and out a ditch then across the road and hit a sign prior to my finally being able to get it into neutral. Since neither toyota total care/roadside assistance or the toyota of bowie dealership would tow it to the dealership i placed a claim with my insurance company usaa. When i got to the dealership they were extremely unhelpful…
Crash reported
ODI 10316923
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) 2005 toyota prius [xxx] when braking on uneven/bumpy road (even freeway lane divider bumps), skid light come on and braking force is reduced. Has happened at both low and high speeds. No issue on smooth roads. Has occured several times, over several years, have never had the brakes serviced. Last occured 3/3/2010. *tr
ODI 10316683
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Vehicle Speed Control
Having just started the car and enroute to my destination, i was on a city street following a large landscape truck traveling approximately 20-25mph.. Road conditions were dry. Although the truck's brake lights were not on, i perceived the truck was gradually slowing. In anticipation of making a stop, i moved my foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal. When the truck's driver applied his brakes, i also applied…
Crash reported
ODI 10322761
Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
3/1/2010 hid bulb out on the toyota prius 2005, told that it would cost $450 to replace the bulb. I can't believe that i spend so much money on this car, to be told that something so simple was costing so much. When i used to do this my self. I also complain about my car accelerating and was told that my car was not on the list. That i would have to wait for the notification to bring it in for the rug replacement. I…
ODI 10315288
Vehicle Speed Control
While braking, my 2005 toyota prius sometimes surges forward instead of slowing. This usually occurs on rough or uneven pavement. It has happened between 10 and 20 times since i have owned the car. No accidents or injuries have occurred, and nothing has been done so far to correct problem. A mechanic friend thinks this sounds like the current recall situation with the 2010 prius, and suggested i report it. *tr
ODI 10314176
Vehicle Speed Control
My 2005 toyota prius feels like it "jumps" or accelerates when i am braking on bumpy roads. It does not happen often, and only for a second. It has happened rarely since i have owned the care, but it has occurred more than once in the past 4 years. It always happens at one intersection, and so i am especially careful there. I thought that i was imagining it, but then it happened in another place. *tr
ODI 10312620
Vehicle Speed Control
On my 2005 toyota prius, i have occasionally experienced, when braking, if there is a bump in the road or the road is a little slick, the car seemingly jerks forward/accelerates for a split second. The most recent time was february 1, 2010. *tr
ODI 10304649
Frontal · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
My daughter was driving our 2005 prius at about 30 miles an hour at approximately 3pm when she saw a truck stop approximately 300 feet ahead of her. She applied the brakes but the prius did not stop and collided with the truck causing a total loss of the prius. The road surface was wet from snow and the temperature was approximately 34 degrees. Although the car was heavily damaged the air bags did not deploy. This…
Crash reported
ODI 10304443
Vehicle Speed Control
05 toyota prius ( my car) was running at 25 miles/hour in local traffic. I found the car in front of me was slowed down, so i stepped down my prius' brake firmly. My prius's response the event of brake being stepped down was not agile enough , so prius hit the front car's back bumper. I would like to report this sluggish of prius brake to figure out whether my car's safety is compromised or not. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10304770
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. While driving 5 mph attempting to park her vehicle it accelerated into a trailer hitch on a truck. The contacts license plate fell off of the vehicle, the bumper and vehicle had minor damages. There were no injuries. There was no need to contact the police and there were no damages to the other vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the toyota representative…
Crash reported
ODI 10303039
Vehicle Speed Control
I previously reported this problem under odi # 10304339. I incorrectly reported that "i felt a big thump like i was hit from behind". However, i now believe that this activity could have been caused by "the sudden acceleration" that has been frequently mentioned by the media. Although what i felt seemed like a hit from behind, it could have been a short acceleration burst lasting only a couple of seconds. There have…
ODI 10317716
Vehicle Speed Control
2005 toyota prius there have been multiple occasions when as i have neared an intersection at the same time as hitting a depression or pothole in the road, my car, while my foot if on the brake bringing the car to a stop has jumped forward. There is one place on my way to work where this has happened many times. Since my foot is already on the brake i press harder and the acceleration stops. Fortunately this has…
ODI 10304107
Vehicle Speed Control
My 2005 toyota prius has twice accelerated beyond my control. Both occasions occurred within the past 2-3 months. The first time, i was accelerating to pass someone. I had the pedal basically to the floor, and when i stopped accelerating, the pedal "stuck," and the engine revved. When acceleration continued after i took my foot off the accelerator, i applied the brakes and the acceleration stopped. The second time,…
ODI 10321179
Vehicle Speed Control
I realize you've just opened an investigation into 2010 prius' surging forward on their own, but you need to know it happens with earlier models. I've been keeping a close eye on the toyota problems because i have a 2005 prius. And i have the same exact problem with surges that's been reported as 'only' a 2010 model problem. It's not. Whenever i go over a pothole, or bumps in the road, or even sometimes, a wet…
ODI 10305672
Vehicle Speed Control
2005 prius with about 50k miles. Driving in nv. Temp about 33f. Accelerated from about 60 mph to 70 mph to pass. Throttle stuck wide open. Accelerated up to about 85 mph. After about 15 secs, the engine throttled back to normal. I checked immediately for a bunched up floor mat or carpet or anything under the accelerator pedal. There was nothing at all. This has only occurred once. *jb
ODI 10305987
Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2005 toyota prius. Occasionally, and almost always in rain, the car jerks when i come to a complete stop or attempt to accelerate after coming to a complete stop. *tr
ODI 10305383
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2005 toyota prius - when applying brake lightly in the phase of slowing down, as i go over a defect in the road, the car speeds up immediately until i put heavy pressure on the brake and the car stops. This has happened several times. The dealer has test driven the car and has not been able to reconstruct the defect which is intermittent. Their response is disbelief! Approximate incident date is latest date but…
ODI 10305596
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
We have a 2005 toyota prius that was involved in an accident as a result of the car taking off on it's own and the brakes not working. The prius only stopped when it hit another car and then we were unable to get the car turned off. This was not due to the floor mat recall. The car was in park and took off, would not stop even with both feet on the brakes, it stopped only upon impact. Literally was seconds away from…
Crash reported
ODI 10306321
Fuel Gauge System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. When driving 65 mph, the vehicle will stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but because the failure could not be duplicated no repairs were made. Two weeks later the vehicle stalled again, but would not restart. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The technician stated that there was no fuel present in the fuel tank. However the…
ODI 10297144