2005 Toyota Prius Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- stability control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
I started the car and the speed indicator didn't illuminate. I thought it was a lightbulb or something that that had gone out since the car drove like normal. When i got to my destination i tried to turn off the car but it didn't turn off. I called the campus car service, by the time they got to me (about 30 minutes) the car had turned off by itself. This has happened about 8 times since. There was a recall on this…
ODI 11103337
Electronic Stability Control
MOTOR WONT SHUT OFF
ODI 10903572
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
The automatic braking system (abs), vehicle stability control (vsc), brake light, and brake system warning lights (4) on the prius all came on and vehicle became very unstable while out of town. The owner's manual indicated that the dealership should be contacted and car should be taken in immediately for service. Since no dealership was available at the immediate location, the car was driven home (60 miles) in very…
ODI 10683120
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
In 2007, we purchased a certified used toyota prius 2005 with 13,298 miles. We have owned this car ever since. We currently have about 81,000 miles on this vehicle. Brake failure incident on june 30, 2014, i was driving the 2005 prius slowly (10-15 mph) along a roadway located in a tecumseh, mi city park: as the car approached a local street, i braked for a stop before making a right-hand turn. As i engaged the…
ODI 10609883
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I am the first owner of this 2005 prius and have kept up with all maintenance and recall issues. This is my first complaint. On a perfectly fine weather day, i was driving my usual route home coming to a line of stopped cars in the left turn lane on a relatively flat, unbumpy surface street and was about 1 car length from the stopped car in front of me when i applied my brake. To my astonishment, with the brake…
Crash reported
ODI 10463568
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We have noticed repeatedly (a dozen or more times) over three years of owning this car and 100k miles, that as we brake going over a bumpy section of road, the braking system fails and the car actually accelerates for one or two seconds. This is especially alarming when we need to brake suddenly in a curve on a bumpy road as it seems we will lose control of the car. I always brake with my right foot and my right…
ODI 10367654
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
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
I have this problem ever since i bought the car in 2004. The skid light comes on everytime i hit an uneven road surface feeling like i'm driving in the snow and icy road. On the way home while making a turn, the car hesitated when i stepped on the gas and the warning lights for brake, vsc, trac, and abs came on. I brought it to the dealership and the service representative told me it was the wheel sensor, that my…
ODI 10329411
Electronic Stability Control · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
48 mph traveling north on or 217; without cause and simultaneously brake warning light on abs warning light on vsc warning light on audible alarm steady tone then try to stop: brake pedal up high, brake pedal unresponsive and hard to press, immediately pulled of on allen exit; brakes still unresponsive, pressed maximum force on brake pedal brakes locked up the wheels skidding and burning rubber. *tr
ODI 10326401
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
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages
1 - my right headlight keeps going on and off while i am driving. I received a ticket that i now have to pay for. The los angeles times mentioned that other cars have this problem. It should be easy for the manufacturer to fix at their expense. 2 - since i purchased my 2005 prius in 2004, when i go over bumps, sometimes the light for the stability comes on and the brakes do not work for a second or two. I had asked…
ODI 10315915
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
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
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2005 toyota prius and my brakes slip whenever a front tire drops onto an uneven surface. It seems to be the exact problem described as happening to the 2010 models. I have had it happen several times as i live on a gravel road and when i turn onto my road it is an uneven surface. It has happened numerous times, to the point that i anticipate the occurrence when on an uneven surface. I think that i could…
ODI 10311122
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Electric
I first reported this to toyota march 10, 2010. I did so after talking with a coworker who had a 2010 prius. I have a 2005 prius. We both experienced the same thing. Therefore, i figured i should take it more serious. The toyota's safety incident number is [xxx] . When going over bumps and hitting the breaks i notice that instead of immediately slowing the car down, the car seems to either not slow at all and seems…
ODI 10352755
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs & stability control lights stay on. Dealer says that systems are faulty. Not a warranty repair!!??!!! N.b.: it would help consumers if your complaint-search function would allow simultaneous searches for model of multiple years; and, for keywords so that results would appear regardless of whether complainant has chosen a different--or, even, an incorrect--category of equipment. *tr
ODI 10303838
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Electric
'05 toyota prius. Chronic failure of antilock brakes and of vehicle stability control. Toyota dealers repair shop claims that this is to be fixed at my expense. Seems to me that important safety defects should be repaired for free. How many like-complaints have you rec'd.? *tr
ODI 10303833
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Braking on 2005 toyota prius. When slowing to a stop and you hit a bumpy surface or manhole cover the antilock brakes go off and the brakes release for approximately 1-2 seconds and you feel as if you are skidding on ice. *tr
ODI 10307704