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, 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, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
My wife and i recently bought a used 2005 prius from wilde toyota in west allis, wi. In the last few months we have experienced braking issues with the vehicle on icy roads, slick roads, and snow covered roads. We have had three brake failures. The first was when i was driving on a side-street. I was going slow, less then 15 miles per hour, and stepped on the brakes to make a turn. The brakes were unresponsive for…
ODI 10308724
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When crossing over uneven surfaces or during wet road conditions, the brakes will occasionally momentarily disengage while the pedal is pressed down. During such conditions on a handful of occasions, i came very close to rear-ending the vehicle stopped in front of me. When i heard about the 2010 prius brake issue, i immediately identified with the problem which i've experienced since i bought my 2005 prius as a new…
ODI 10306635
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I consistently experience the feeling of my brakes momentarily releasing when going over a pot hole or train tracks while driving in normal conditions (usually at low speed). When i glance to see if the anti skid light is on , on these occurrences it is not. I have become accustomed to the odd feeling and the situation is always only momentary so i came to think nothing of it. However, with all the information about…
ODI 10307777
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I am writing to express my concern over a one car accident in which i was the driver. This accident occured on a snow covered road while on my way to work. I was driving a 2005 toyota prius. This is the same explanation i gave to the police and to the insurance company. I was driving somewhere around 40mph when i applied the break. When i did this i did not stamp on it harshly rather in a normal break application.…
Crash reported
ODI 10307669
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Toyota prius braking issues - pre 2010 models. On jan 18th, while approaching a traffic light on wet pavement, i applied the brakes on my 2005 prius and felt what appeared to be a slight delay in the brakes engaging. I firmly believe this contributed to my sliding out into the intersection and hitting another vehicle. Had i stopped an inch or two earlier i would not have hit the other vehicle. Toyota has admitted to…
Crash reported
ODI 10305111
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Car always surges when i hit a slippery patch. It has done this for years and i have complained to toyota several times over the last few years. (local service at dealer), but am always told it's normal. *tr
ODI 10310248
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was driving my 2005 prius on a residential street going approximately 20 mph approaching a stop sign. There were no other cars on the street. As i touched the brake pedal i felt a big thump like i was hit from behind but no other car was present. The weather was clear and the street was dry and smooth. I've owned the car about 7 months and have had no other similar problem. I am unsure what caused the incident. *tr
ODI 10304339
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes have begun to exhibit unusual behavior: inconsistent pressure to achieve the same stopping distance. Sometimes, inexplicably, the brakes are extremely sensitive...an extremely slight pressure leads to a sudden stop, almost like the brakes are jamming or grabbing something inside. It's a bit scary when it happens, because the wheels feel like they are going to lock up, and it's hard to control exactly where…
ODI 10304210
Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I would like to file an official report of my accident that involved my 2005 toyota prius on january 13 of this year. It was in the morning after i had dropped off my children to their school. I was driving down the hill and driving the normal 25- 30mph down the hill to go home. Upon coming to the stoplight, i noticed the cars in front of me stopped at the stoplight so i went to hit my brakes and did not feel any…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10313788
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2005 toyota prius. I am having the same problem with braking. It happens mostly in wet weather when going over a bump. It always brakes after so i haven't done anything about it. They should know it is not just 2010 cars, it has happened several times. *tr
ODI 10307778
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I drive a 2005 toyota prius. I am concerned with how the brakes operate. When i apply the brakes and hit a bump at the same time, there is what feels like a lag or "release" if you will in the braking of the car. It's only for about a second but is very frightening. To put it another way, when trying to brake the car and hitting a bump in the road, the brakes :"fail" momentarily and then re-engage. This happens for…
ODI 10331918
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2005 prius has the same braking problem that has been identified in the news as only occurring in the 2010 model. Anytime i am braking and hit an uneven road surface i feel a loss of my ability to brake. It seems like the car stops braking if you hit a pothole or bump while you are pressing the brake. It only lasts for a few seconds then the car starts to brake again. *tr
ODI 10305712
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
Temporary loss of braking when going over a pothole or rippled surface. I have reported this twice to the toyota dealer, but was told this is just the way abs works. The new york times reports today this is a problem with the 2010 prius, but this has been happening in my 2005 prius since the beginning. *tr
ODI 10304622
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Sudden acceleration problem when braking in light rain; multiple occurrences * model year: 2005 * make: toyota * model: prius * component: antilock brakes before i bought my car, i went on a test drive of a prius with the salesman in the car. During the test drive, it began to rain lightly. When i approached a stop sign, i stepped on the brakes, and the car suddenly accelerated for a few seconds before slowing down…
ODI 10303721
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Although i have never had an accident because of it, my prius (2005) has a habit of lurching forward when i hit the brake the stop at a light, for example. Rather than decelerating the car suddenly speeds up before coming to a stop. This happens about once a week. Sometimes it does not happen for a couple of weeks and other times it happens a couple of days in a row. *tr
ODI 10317443
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Rare but occasional, sporadic brake "failure" in 2005 toyota prius. Last occurrence i remember was a few months ago. I was backing slowly into a parking slot on a lot at a store. When i stepped on the brake pedal, it felt like there was no braking for just a second or 2, then brakes engaged properly. We had driven several miles, so engine was well warmed up. It was cold out, so heater blower was blowing warm air. *tr
ODI 10306600
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2005 prius has periodically experienced the momentary loss of braking associated with the 2010 model. The problem has usually occurred on a bumpy downgrade, with the brakes applied. When the car encountered an especially large bump, or sometimes on level ground when it hit a pothole, it suddenly felt as if it were airborne. This sensation was very brief, and the vehicle almost immediately regained braking…
ODI 10306341
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Temporary loss of speed control when hitting uneven surface (pothole) during braking. Has occurred on at least two or three occasions recently (based on my recollection following announcement of braking issue with 2010 toyota prius). I was able to regain control of the car with no other consequences (stayed on road; didn't hit another car or pedestrian). *tr
ODI 10305485
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2005 prius brakes disengage briefly when going over rough pavement. Happens all the time when going downhill and braking to stop at low speed. *tr
ODI 10297934
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was in stop and go traffic on the freeway. A minor bump caused all warning lights associated with the brakes to come on, no braking occurred until pedal was pushed to the floor. Then it would brake hard, no gentle braking. Two days earlier the lights completely cut out at 65mph on the freeway in the dark. Turned lights on then off and they came back on. I took it to the dealership and they've reported that they…
ODI 10294021
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