2005 Toyota Prius Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems
- 11
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle made a loud popping noise. The contact noticed that the steering wheel was tilted and the anti skid and anti lock braking system warning indicators illuminated. When the contact attempted to merge to the emergency lane, the steering wheel separated from the steering column and caused a complete loss of steering ability. The…
ODI 10639984
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. He was driving 30 mph on a rainy day when he started to apply the brakes and the vehicle surged. The dealer test drove the vehicle and stated that the abs needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 107415. The current mileage was unknown. Updated 4/5/10 *cn updated 07/01/10.*jb
ODI 10314647
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Abs system failure while preparing to stop from 40 mph in 05 toyota prius last september. Had at least three occurrences during the summer of the brake pedal going quickly and easily to the floor, making a "thunk" noise, sounding and feeling like metal on metal, but this would not happen again when i stepped on the brakes again immediately, and certainly didn't happen for my mechanic to hear. Toyota diagnosed a…
ODI 10308438
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Driving down a hill next to our home. The red brake light came for a short period at the top of the hill. When brakes were applied more aggressively towards the bottom of the hill they did not respond. The brake pedal was pushed to the floor (the road was dry and the temp. Was in the 60s, there were no leaves etc on the road) and the brakes still did not respond sufficiently to stop the car...it slowed us some but…
ODI 10248879
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Every time our 2005 prius is operated in rain snow slush the rear brakes are so grabby that it makes the car unstable. On dry days brakes are fine when you start out on wet days the antilock brakes act normal as time goes on they get more and more grabby to where it is unsafe. *nm
ODI 10182553
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
On december 14th, 2006, i was driving my 2005 toytota prius from berkeley, ca to monterey, ca. At 18 miles outside of monterey. Ca, and while still on the freeway traveling at 65 mph, a continuous loud and high frequency buzzer went on and the panel warning lights went on including the red brake light on the panel. I pulled off a freeway exit near castroville, ca and stepped on my brakes to slow into the exit, the…
ODI 10176526
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tl* - the contact has a 2005 toyota prius, with an odometer reading of 18000 miles complained about a a massive brake failure. The contact stated that on 12-4-06, under dry conditions, while driving at 25 mph, she tried to apply the brakes which failed. The contact was able to use the emergence brake to stop the vehicle without a crash. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer., she had taken the vehicle to…
ODI 10177684
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
While stopped at a stop light, my brakes failed and pedal released to the floor. Toyota of visalia service manager stated that computer showed codes c1357 and detail code 28. They were unable to determine case of brake failure, or duplicate problem. Although i requested they replace components that may be responsible for the incident, given the catastrophic possibilities associated with brake failure at high speeds,…
ODI 10158344
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I have reviewed my service records and it is quite clear that i have had problems with the "electrical" system in my car since april 2006 @ 3,370 miles. This was also the same time it began to accelerate from a stopped position for the first time, when i noticed that the braking system began to "feel" different, when the car began "slipping" on perfectly dry roads, and when my steering wheel would lock up. I find it…
ODI 10320338
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt: the contact stated while stopping the brakes released. The parking brake was used to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, but they could not duplicate the problem. There have been no repairs made at this time.*ak
ODI 10142413
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2005 toyota prius. Consumer states brake problems *tgw the consumer stated within a month of purchasing the vehicle, she noticed the brakes would engage, then fail, then engage again. The vehicle was taken to the service department, but they were unable to duplicate the problem. *jb
ODI 10342218