2005 Toyota Prius Service Brakes, Hydraulic 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:
- 15 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 18 records
- several times · 9 records
- brake failure · 8 records
- traction control · 6 records
- applying brakes · 6 records
- braking system · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 28 |
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While slowing our 2005 prius to make a turn into a parking lot the brakes failed to respond normally. Warning lights came on to indicate the abs/vsc had a problem. Took it to a repair shop to have it diagnosed, driving it to the shop was hazardous, very touchy and scary to drive. They said it needed a computer assembly, skid control and stroke sensor assembly to repair the problem. Over $2000 in parts alone.…
ODI 10632846
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
Traction control engaged on a hill with light snow cover completely stopping the wheels and preventing any forward motion, creating a dangerous situation. Pedestrians had to push the car up the hill while the accelerator was pressed to get to the top. Backing would have placed the car in a dangerous position with oncoming 50 mph cross traffic . There should be an override for situations such as this to enable some…
ODI 10564706
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was on the freeway far right lane moving onto an interchange to another freeway when traffic suddenly stopped ahead. I slowed in preparation to stop with plenty room to do so. The car behind me was too close and rear ended my car. After the impact, my brakes failed and i ran into the car ahead even though i should have been able to stop in time, causing significant damage to the front of my car in addition to the…
Crash reported
ODI 10451108
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes on 2005 toyota prius started intermittently acting up about a year ago, after six years of no problems. Observed symptoms were extreme jerkiness of brake operation despite constant pressure on brake pedal. Symptoms observed at any speed, but especially noticeable at slow speeds (coming to a final stop, such as at a traffic light, or in reverse backing out of driveway). When applying brakes at highway speeds,…
ODI 10417833
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds he noticed the engine light, the abs, and the brake light illuminated. The vehicle then started to make a loud clunking noise and then when decelerating he noticed that the abs starting to kick in when it shouldn't. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer and they advised him that the computer had malfunctioned on the…
ODI 10405440
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I rolled slowly (<1 mph) uphill to the parking slot (l.a. Code, 2%grade down away from buildings) up to the parking cement stop, and was ready to shut it down. The engine started to race, about to go over the cement stop when i put my foot on the brake. The car continued over the cement stop. I pushed harder on the brake and the car started to drive over the sidewalk. Then the car drove through the plate glass of…
ODI 10444425
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Were driving a 2005 toyota prius, when the brakes suddenly started behaving erratically, would not depress when pressure was applied. All abs /vsc lights came on, drove to the nearest dealership (glendale, ca toyota). They said that the brakes had short circuited and needed to be replaced. ($2500 part), subsequently they said that the skid control ecu was also gone and had to be fixed. This was another $1500 part.…
ODI 10396808
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Note: the date above does not reflect first date of occurance. This is the event date that led to toyota admitting something is wrong with the car. Please read narrative: on three occasions the car has died while being parked at work and at home. On one occasion the car died in my garage. After the vehicle was jumped it seemed fine. No lights were left on nor were any electrical devices plugged into the accessories.…
ODI 10394848
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph and attempting to decelerate, the vehicle would not stop and the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact received injuries to the neck and chest. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured. The contact was transported to the hospital via ambulance. A police report was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10365795
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My car, a 2005 toyota prius, was stationary at a stoplight on a clear, sunny day. My foot was on the brake and the brake was fully depressed. I could feel a sudden pressure change in the brake, and warning lights came on. I drove the short distance to work, but the car was handling badly (wobbly) and the brake was very soft and only partially effective. After work, a few hours later, the car seemed to be handling…
ODI 10363737
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2005 prius with abs/vsc and caution light on. Reduced braking power traced to bad anti-skid computer. Ordered part and was cautioned to limit driving. Later that day, exited fast-food drive-thru and sailed into street. No braking power whatsoever even with standing on pedal. Stopped vehicle by plowing into curb. Vehicle then towed to shop awaiting parts. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10344605
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2005 prius: when i brake as i drive over any kind of variation in the road (which is quite often), my vehicle lurches forward and i am unable to come to a stop right away. I have to depress the brake quite hard to make it stop and it is very dangerous. I have taken my vehicle to the dealership for this issue twice and they have not been able to duplicate the issue. I have also called toyota and opened a case with…
ODI 10342155
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When i go over a bump or hit a pothole in my 2005 prius and i am braking it feels like my brakes disengage for just a second and the car seems to go faster. I have never felt comfortable with this situation but since i don't know a while lot about cars i thought it might be normal until i saw an article in the newspaper from another prius owner with the same complaint. This article suggested a complaint be filed…
ODI 10336170
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Momentary loss of brakes when lightly braking over a bumpy surface. It has happened throughout the 3 years i've owned this car. *tr
ODI 10332080
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brakes on my 2005 prius appear not to grab immediately when i am driving over a rough surface. This has happened since i have owned the car but on an irregular basis. Since it occurred generally when i was moving very slowly i didn't view it as a safety problem but a couple of times recently i have been driving over a very rough road at higher speed and the same lack of braking occurred. It is as if there is a…
ODI 10353805
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2005 toyota prius and have concerns about its braking system. This has been a constant occurrence that, to date has not caused a crash. When braking on a bumpy road it feels like the braking system does not engage for about a second and the car surges forward. This is only when there is a bump in the road and does not occur when braking on a smooth surface. Even when i apply my brakes slowly this occurs…
ODI 10331537
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
Braking momentarily fails after hitting a bump, pothole, or other road irregularity. This article describes the issue perfectly. Http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2009/12/nhtsa-tracking-braking-loss-on-prius-hybrids/#more-17003 dealers since day of purchase have said there was "nothing wrong". *tr
ODI 10329440
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have made complaints to the dealership since i purchased my 2005 toyota prius regarding a momentary brake failure when driving over a bump or hitting a pothole. I have been told everything from "it is just how abs works" to "you need to hit the brake harder when you come to a stop" (i.e. Rather than a slow and careful stop, a quick and sharp stop). There are too many incidents to name but one that occurs routinely…
ODI 10329422
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have been routinely bringing my 2005 prius to a toyota dealership every 5k miles according to manufacturers suggested maintenance schedule and never had a problem reported to me. (one time the software needed to be reloaded.) on the evening of the incident that i am reporting, i had traveled on the mass turnpike and rte 495 (~38 mi) home from work (~9:30 pm) and successfully slowed and stopped my 2005 toyota prius…
ODI 10320472
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
2005 prius brakes fail temporary when traveling over bumpy surface. It occurs weekly. No consequences yet. Nothing done to correct the problem. *tr
ODI 10313105
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicle: 2005 toyota prius, currently not covered by brake recall. When i apply the brakes and drive over a bump or pothole, i experience a momentary loss of braking power. This happens consistently - there is one particular pot hole that always causes this to happen, so it happens at least three times a week. I took it to the dealership to have it fixed, and they told me to call toyota directly. This has been…
ODI 10310995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2005 toyota prius has brake issue. When braking over pothole or bump, i momentarily loose all brake. The brake comes back about 1 sec later. This has always happened, i have talked to the dealer several times, but i am only told that i need to 'get used to it'. *tr
ODI 10308134
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