2005 TOYOTA PRIUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1,298
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
21
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS
The 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS has received a total of 1,298 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR. 21 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (316 complaints), Electrical System (161 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (98 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS, potentially affecting up to 6,810,197 vehicles.
Recall 12V536000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
| 350,662 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion.
Consequence: The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. The corroded coil wire could cause a short circuit between coil wires and a possible open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will replace the electric water pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Recall 12V536000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 350,662 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion.
Consequence: The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. The corroded coil wire could cause a short circuit between coil wires and a possible open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will replace the electric water pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Recall 12V537000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
| 669,705 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness.
Consequence: Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer...
View full details →Recall 12V537000 — STEERING
| 669,705 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness.
Consequence: Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer...
View full details →Recall 10V036000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 153,418 vehicles affected
Defect: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
View full details →Recall 09V388000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 4,445,056 vehicles affected
Defect: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Consequence: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT...
View full details →Recall 06V188000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 170,856 vehicles affected
Defect: THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND SLIDING YOKE IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM CAN CRACK WHEN LARGE FORCES ARE APPLIED AND THE CONNECTION MAY SEPARATE OR THE SLEEVE MAY FRACTURE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND INSPECT THE SLIDING YOKE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Recall 06V096000 — AIR BAGS
| 133 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE...
Consequence: THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS
1,298 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Eingen faliur acording to dealership Toyota of Anthioc the veicle is on there lot for now but there diagnostic was engine faliure
Eingen faliur acording to dealership Toyota of Anthioc the veicle is on there lot for now but there diagnostic was engine faliure
Eingen faliur acording to dealership Toyota of Anthioc the veicle is on there lot for now but there diagnostic was engine faliure
ABS actuator failed and had little to no braking action while merging on the freeway. Had to swerve to avoid collision on interstate
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the left turn signal was activated, however, the left turn signal failed to function as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the four-way flashers failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a computer failure. The contact was informed that an unknown part needed to be replaced, or an unknown software update was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure description; however, the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 143,500.
Safety Rating for the 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 21 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
T-SB-0098-13 Obs — ENGINE
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE August 11, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
T-TT-0381-16 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tech Tip: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
T-TT-307-14 Rev1 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TT: Customers complain of various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the...
T-SB-0174-12 Rev — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
TSB: Some 2004 ? 2009 model year Prius vehicles may exhibit a MIL ?ON? and brake warning lights (ABS/VSC) illuminated in the instrument panel with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1247 (Stroke Sensor Malfunction) stored in the ABS/VSC Electronic Control Unit (ECU). This DTC may set as a result of an...
TSB-0098-13 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
TOYOTA: THERE MAY BE AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF DUST, LINT, OR OTHER DEBRIS, THAT CAN REDUCE THE HV BATTERY COOLING FAN EFFICIENCY AND NEED TO BE MAINTAIN AND CLEANED. MODEL 2004-2009 PRIUS. *PE
SB-120120 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TOYOTA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT, ON SOME ELECTRIC HYBRID VEHICLES, WHICH CAUSES SLOWNESS OF THE PUMP ACTUATION. *PE
TSB-0088-08 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
TOYOTA: ENGINE CONTROL: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT A M.I.L. ON CONDITION THAT OCCURS AFTER OPERATING THE VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED TIMES IN READY ON MODE WITH THE TRANSAXLE IN THE PARK POSITION. *PE
TSB-0088-08 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TOYOTA: ENGINE CONTROL: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT A M.I.L. ON CONDITION THAT OCCURS AFTER OPERATING THE VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED TIMES IN READY ON MODE WITH THE TRANSAXLE IN THE PARK POSITION. *PE
06305 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
M.I.L. ON DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, OR P0304. *TT
05305 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 OR P2195. *AK
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA PRIUS
- 2000 TOYOTA PRIUS — 4 complaints
- 2001 TOYOTA PRIUS — 215 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA PRIUS — 201 complaints
- 2003 TOYOTA PRIUS — 123 complaints
- 2004 TOYOTA PRIUS — 737 complaints
- 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS (current)
- 2006 TOYOTA PRIUS — 1,688 complaints
- 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS — 2,451 complaints
- 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS — 1,891 complaints
- 2009 TOYOTA PRIUS — 637 complaints
- 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS — 3,468 complaints
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