2005 Toyota Prius Service Brakes, Electric Problems
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, electric problems on the 2005 Toyota Prius, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 46,400 miles. The words owners use most often: “since first” (7% of reports).
- 68service brakes, electric complaints
- 46,400median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 5%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Since first: mentioned in 5 of 68 complaints (7%)
- Hit brakes: mentioned in 5 of 68 complaints (7%)
- Stop sign: mentioned in 5 of 68 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do service brakes, electric problems happen?
Based on 52 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 68 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Toyota Prius service brakes, electric complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Electric complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Prius | 502 | 18% | 3,000 |
| 2009 Prius | 44 | 9% | 10,000 |
| 2008 Prius | 77 | 5% | 18,000 |
| 2007 Prius | 59 | 3% | 29,800 |
| 2006 Prius | 45 | 3% | 30,921 |
| 2005 Prius | 68 | 6% | 46,400 |
| 2004 Prius | 13 | 2% | 90,000 |
| 2003 Prius | 3 | 3% | 83,000 |
| 2002 Prius | 3 | 2% | 52,909 |
| 2001 Prius | 3 | 2% | 116,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes, electric for the 2005 Toyota Prius. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
(1). I slammed on the brakes, but there was no power brakes. The 2005 prius slowed, but did not stop until it crashed into another vehicle. I was going approximately 35 mph, and i traveled 3 car lengths before colliding with the other vehicle. (2). Loss of power assist had previously occurred while…
Nov 15 2010 the car was in service for 5000 miles check. The dealership declared that the brakes and coolant flow valve needed replacement and stated the car was unsafe to drive. Upon agreeing for repairs the dealership said the car was safe to drive and it will take 2 weeks for parts to arrive. 15…
Low-speed brake failure: accelerated lightly away from traffic signal to approximately 5-7 mph, traffic then slowed, applied brakes normally with no noticeable deceleration or pedal resistance. Removed foot from brake and then reapplied brakes very hard, pedal again offered little resistance, no…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Toyota Priuss have service brakes, electric problems?
No. NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about service brakes, electric for the 2005 Toyota Prius (6% of the 1,051 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota Prius service brakes, electric?
No recall currently lists service brakes, electric for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes, electric problems start?
The median reported mileage is 46,400 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, electric problems on the 2005 Toyota Prius?
The most frequent phrase is “since first”, in 5 of 68 complaints, followed by “hit brakes” (5).
Other 2005 Toyota Prius problems
See all 2005 Toyota Prius problems or service brakes, electric problems across all Prius years.