Combination meter intermittently not functioning. When turning the car on, sometimes the dash meter works, sometimes it's just black and continues the entire time the car is running. Then when trying to turn the car off, it will not turn off, which is a major safety concern. When this occurs, there are no dash lights at all to indicate fuel amount, odometer reading, door open signal, check engine, maintenance required and so on. The speed being driven is not showing either which is another major safety issue. Cruise control also does not function, the center touchscreen does not display hybrid motor information or mpg. The beeping when backing up does not function. Also the rear hatch will not open while car is running which is also a major safety issue in addition to all of the other functions not available. The odometer is not recording mileage during these times which makes it difficult to do proper maintenance that goes by mileage, such as oil changes.
2005 Toyota Prius acceleration problems
109 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 33 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 109
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- crashes
- 33
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal7
- Cruise control4
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Toyota Prius acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Toyota Prius acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331, lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.
Recall number 09V388000 · Recall details
What 2005 Toyota Prius owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I started the car and the speed indicator didn't illuminate. I thought it was a lightbulb or something that that had gone out since the car drove like normal. When I got to my destination I tried to turn off the car but it didn't turn off. I called the campus car service, by the time they got to me (about 30 minutes) the car had turned off by itself. This has happened about 8 times since. There was a recall on this very issue where toyota admitted that high milage prius' were experiencing this problem. The recall ended in 2013. I just don't understand how a know issue is no longer being fixed when they clearly stated that it affects high mileage cars. So people like me who's cars haven't reached a 'high mileage" during their recall period are basically told to guess how fast the car is traveling?
Clock cable failed.. Caused the airbag, horn and cruise control to not work..
Brake actuator assembly failure this system failed and had to be replaced by owner of prius. Owner was driving car and the brakes stopped working almost causing a crash. Toyota recently (2016) offered warranty coverage for repairs in 2005. But having to take them to small claims because was denied on a technicality.
2005 toyota prius. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle unintended acceleration. *smd the consumer stated as she pulled into parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of her control and crashed into a stone wall. The vehicle was totaled. The consumer stated she experienced sudden acceleration prior to the accident. As she backed into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated in reverse, out of her control. Consequently, she jot a garage door.
I have been experiencing some problems with my headlights. I changed the bulb and a month later the light stopped working again. I took it to the dealership they blamed it on the bulb, I tried to return the bulb to the store and they tested it and said everything was ok with the bulb so it had to be the headlights. I'm also having problems with the dashboard lights. The speedometer and gas gage completely failed. At the same time I was told my ABS brake system needs to be replaced! This is too much happening at the same time and I have to pay for all of it out of pocket.
1) sudden unexpected acceleration 2) steering shaft severed 3) drivers side air bag inoperative along with all steering wheel mounted controls
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. While washing the vehicle, the contact noticed 2-3 drops of water entering the front passenger side window. The window was closed at the time of the failure. Additionally, when the vehicle was started, the contact noticed that the instrument panel failed and would not illuminate. The contact engaged the push-to-start button with the brakes applied to shut off the vehicle, but to no avail. The contact then shifted into park and attempted to exit the vehicle when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact was knocked to the ground by the driver side door and sustained minor injuries. As a result. The dealer stated that the instrument panel computer needed to be replaced. The dealer failed to perform a diagnostic to determine the cause of the electrical failure or the acceleration failure. The dealer also advised the contact that the manufacturer extended a warranty to cover the failure, but the contact's vehicle was over the mileage limitation by 4,000 miles. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 174,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 toyota prius. After the vehicle was parked and turned off, it suddenly accelerated to 65 MPH without warning and crashed into a retention wall. The front air bags did not deploy. No injuries were reported and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. The approximate failure mileage was 280,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. While parking, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The brakes were engaged, but failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. There were no injuries and no damages and it was unknown if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the computer in the vehicle caused the unintended acceleration. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v388000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 5/18/15
Questions about the 2005 Toyota Prius acceleration
Does the 2005 Toyota Prius have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 109 complaints about the acceleration of the 2005 Toyota Prius, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Toyota Prius acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota Prius acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V388000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Prius have the most acceleration problems?
The Toyota Prius model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2010 (287 complaints), 2008 (156 complaints) and 2007 (124 complaints).
Other 2005 Toyota Prius problems
Lights 346Brakes 282Electrical 178Engine 79Airbags 44Transmission 41Steering 39Driver assistance 38Fuel system 31Visibility 15Body 11Tires 10Seat belts 7Suspension 4Locks 3Wheels 3Seats 1
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