2005 Toyota Prius Service Brakes Problems
- 65
- 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 65 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake actuator · 24 records
- brake light · 9 records
- brake pedal · 8 records
- brake system · 7 records
- warning lights · 6 records
- brake warning · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 25 |
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. While driving various speeds, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the brake pedal. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation toyota arapahoe (10531 e arapahoe rd, centennial, co 80112, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the anti-lock brake system actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to…
ODI 11118540
Service Brakes
Abs actuator problem with toyota prius and toyota is not taking responsible for this safety defects due to poor design. This is is not just a defects, it's a serious safety issu which could lead to death in the effect of total failure of the abs system.
ODI 11083397
Service Brakes
My abs brake warning light came on two days ago along with another brake light. It happened while i was driving so it was scary. I took it to the dealership and they showed two codes - c1256 and c1391. These were part of a brake actuator assembly toyota technical service bulletin which expired on 12/31/2017. Since mine went out after the expiration, i am stuck with a $2,500 repair. I spoke with toyota corporate…
ODI 11082026
Service Brakes
The brakes failed to work due to a bad brake aviator pump. Thankfully it happened backing out of the driveway at low speed and i was able to stop using the emergency brake.
ODI 11082424
Service Brakes
Brake actuator problem on my 2005 prius. I have this vehicle i have been driving for since october and has always made this noise from the front like a pump running. The car itself did not have an issue until recently the abs light and brakes started acting up. I have found out that toyota had a warranty enhancement that expired in december this year. I had called a local dealer when i purchased the vehicle to see…
ODI 11078429
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to stop in a timely manner when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact had the brake pads replaced four times by two different independent mechanics, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The…
ODI 11133527
Service Brakes
Brake actuator failure. Never recalled , yet toyota issued extended warantee instead, so when buying a used prius, as new owner did not know of serious problem
ODI 11098749
Service Brakes
Abs failure. Was not notified of known issue when they offered the gz1 warranty extension for this issue.
ODI 11071903
Service Brakes
Car would not stop when crossing railroad crossing. Happens when car is on rough surface or crossing rr tracks. Will not stop.
ODI 11040006
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
As the hybrid battery for my 2005 toyota prius began to fail, i noticed a degradation in my braking ability. My brakes would slip out on me unless the gas engine was running' in driving that relied on the battery, i essentially had non working brakes. When i had the hybrid battery replaced, a multi-point inspection revealed my front brake linings at 8.9mm and my rear drum linings at 3mm (which is still in excellent…
ODI 10966662
Service Brakes
Stepping on the brake pedal did not stop or slow down the car.
Crash reported
ODI 10983769
Service Brakes
Multiple brake warning lights came on. Brought to toyota dealership. Ran diagnostic and "internal problem in brake actuator" came back (code c1344) but is not covered in actuator extended warrenty. The dealership stated doesn't meet covered codes. This is a safety issue, clearly there are more codes that should be included in the new extended warrenty for safety. The brace actuator is a major issus and dangerous
ODI 10927482
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Digital dashboard sometimes is completely blank for extended periods so that i can't see my speed, fuel levels, odometer, and other info. When i start up it happens and continues the whole time i am driving. It is causing other problems related to the hydrolic braking sometimes as well when this happens.
ODI 10820021
Service Brakes
The vehicle brakes failed to apply completely during morning start up and back up from parking space. The dash warning lights on included brake, triangle with exclamation, and abs. During drive to dealer, pedal went to the floor. Toyota dealer found brake actuator assembly failure. Paid for repair and contacted toyota with concern. Found internet information on similar failure with later 2010 model.
ODI 10819749
Service Brakes
Even minor trepidation caused by any unevenness in the surface of the road while slowing down and applying the brakes will disengage the brakes momentarily causing a dangerous situation and risk of crash into vehicle in front. I observed this problem consistently in several prius ranging from 2005 to 2010 since i purchased mine in april 2012. I have complained about this to a couple of dealerships but was told "it…
ODI 10816310
Service Brakes
When i am going slow and braking, the car lunges forward when there is uneven pavement, a pothole,etc. Often it will happen at the same stop signs around my home. This has happened since i purchased this used car in july of 2014. It has happened more than 50 times in the year and half that i have owned it.
ODI 10781324
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the combination meter would intermittently fail causing the instrument panel gauges to stop functioning. In addition. The parking brake did not function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that combination meter would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10782829
Service Brakes
The brake booster pump assembly is making a sound every time the car is operational. There is a structural deflect in the brake booster pump assembly causing gas to leaked into the brake fluid which can cause loss of braking. The 2005 toyota prius should be recalled to fix this brake booster pump. Based on research subsequent prius models (e.g. 2010) have the same problem and were recalled. Therefore, this is a…
ODI 10789124
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
Service Brakes
High pitched, steady tone comes on after several minutes of driving at start of driving day and does not stop unless/until brakes are depressed fully for at least 10sec., which causes tone to stop. Starts up again after several minutes of driving, sometimes less and recycles. Regular braking seems to work, but not abs and abs light, vsc ! Lights are continuously on.
ODI 10808545
Service Brakes
While driving in traffic and making a turn into a parking lot the brakes failed on this car. They reacted as if there was no brakes until you pressed harder and then they would lock up. The lights for abs had come on. We took it to a repair shop that specializes in toyota repair and they reset the ecm, ecu for the brakes. It worked for a few days and it happened again. After the third time we decided that the ecm or…
ODI 10722465
Electrical System · Service Brakes
I went from a stationary driving position, to driving off at 20 mph down a 3 lane highway, suddenly a few seconds after, all these lights came on: flashing warning light, brake lights, abs light and a loud beeping noise. I had no power, no brakes?.. Fortunately there was nobody in front of me or close behind and i could veer into the side of the road. I turned the car off totally. And then tried to turn it back on…
ODI 10628441
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
Service Brakes · Steering
Brake, abs and (o) with exclamation mark inside have been on , the seller was not honest with me about why the lights were on, i went to the toyota dealer and they said it is not safe to drive the vehicle, repairs would cost $7000.00. *tr
ODI 10596554
Air Bags · Ignition · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. The contact stated that the brakes were depressed and failed to respond. The contact crashed into the rear end of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the chest, a leg gash and a pulled muscle in the back. The front passenger sustained whiplash. Both the contact and the front passenger required medical attention. A police…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10593350
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