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2005 Toyota Prius engine problems
79 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 34,352. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 79
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 34,352
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine13
- Cooling system7
- Engine: gasoline6
- Exhaust system: emission control1
At what mileage
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Toyota Prius engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Toyota Prius engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Stalling 58Check engine light 25Loss of power 22Won't start 16Engine failure 7Overheating 7
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Engine stalling
Odi opened pe05-029 based on 33 reports of alleged gasoline engine stalling on the subject vehicles.the subject vehicles are gasoline/ electric hybrid vehicles that can be operated in gasoline or electric modes, or a combination of both depending on the power demand.all reports allege that the gasoline engine shut down suddenly without warning.some of the complainants reported that the vehicle continued to operate using the electric mode for a period of time after the gas engine stalled and some reported that the vehicle shut down at the same time that they felt the gas engine stalled.some consumers reported that they were able to restart the vehicle either immediately or after allowing the vehicle sit for a short time, whereas others reported that they had their vehicle towed.during pe05-029, additional failure data was identified as noted in the failure report summary above.the complaint data represents incidents where engine stalling was alleged or where the vehicle was alleged to have one of the various conditions that causes the gas engine to stall.in its august 26, 2005 response to odi's information request, toyota identified various conditions that could cause the subject vehicles to experience a gas engine stall.if this happens, the driver is alerted by an audible sound and various warning lights.the vehicle will continue to operate in the electric mode and the electrically-powered brake and steering operation will continue to function normally. Analysis of the warranty data indicated that over 97% of vehicles experiencing a gas engine stall resulted from an issue with the program logic in the electronic control module (ECM) system, which may cause the ECM system to not start the gas engine when required.as a result, the vehicle will enter the limited operation mode described above.the majority of the odi complaints also indicated that the driver experienced this condition in conjunction with the engine stall. During october 2005, toyota informed odi that it would initiate a special service campaign (ssc) to reprogram the ECM software on approximately 75,000 my 2004 and early 2005 subject vehicles to address the gas engine stalling condition.during this ssc, dealers will also apply special dielectric grease to a transaxle connector to prevent water intrusion which may also cause similar limited operation conditions.based on odi's analysis, this remedy should address most of the incidents resulting in a limited operation mode.given these circumstances, further use of the agency resources in this matter does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.
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What 2005 Toyota Prius owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Car stopped accelerating/ engine died while driving at 20-30 MPH exiting holland tunnel. Coasted, then braked to stop, pulling over to shoulder. Turned AC off. Red warning light on. Ac warning light? Pressed park button. Press power button to turn off car. Waited 5 sec and then pressed power button, keeping AC off , and resumed accelerating.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. While driving various speeds, several unknown warning indicators began flashing and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle shifted into neutral as other unknown warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to a stop and restarted the engine. The contact then drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with inverted cooling failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the contact would have to pay for diagnostic testing. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 223,000.
2005 toyota prius. Consumer writes in regards to red and white service light indicator. *ld the consumer inquired about an ad to have to the vehicle be at no cost.
Toyota prius combination meter not working for 2 days when I repeatly turn it on and turn it off....then works one day then is not working now---I can't see the instrument panel and how fast I am driving and then I can not shut the car off for several minutes....very unsafe. And I just had the car serviced for a messed up battery. This is a used car that I bought to replace the 2001 toyota prius that was rearended in dec 2016 then the dealer sold me a junk car in april 2017 now having to fix all these problems. I will sell this car as a piece of junk to the junk yard as strap metal because that what it is. Very unsafe and the federal safety agency is allowing this to happen. Started on 08/22/2017 & 08/23/2017 & 08/25/2017 I can't see the panel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota prius. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with an inverter water pump failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v563000 (engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system). The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
This is the first car we ever owned that ate oil. We are meticulous about servicing the car as recommended every 5000 miles. At the service for 100,000 miles which we did at 99,400 miles, there was no oil on the dipstick. At 103,000 miles the alarms went off 3 times to indicate there was no oil. We put in 2 quarts and took it to the shop for a diagnostic. Googling showed many other people with the same problem - no oil leak anywhere, but no oil in the car either. Toyota apparently knows of the problem and has informed service providers but will not acknowledge this problem to the car owners. We now carry oil in the car and check every time we put in gas to make sure we also have oil. The service shop suggests a $3500+ rebuild of the engine. We can afford to check oil and add it as necessary instead of rebuilding an engine that will end up with the same issue. It is unacceptable that the expectation is to add oil between every 5000 miles, as recommended by manufacturer, instead of the assurance that the car will be able to make it to each 5000 mile interval without adding additional oil. We also cannot afford to have the engine seize up in what is marketed as a very dependable car from a very dependable manufacturer. Apparently toyota doesn't make cars that exceed a lifetime of 100,000 miles and are also a very undependable manufacturer of cars.
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.
Car started skidding on the road, couldn't take control because car started to speed up and then rammed into the concrete barrier, spun around and ended up facing oncoming traffic. Luckily, there wasn't any car right behind me and I managed to push open the driver's side door although it wouldn't open completely and opened just enough for me to squeeze through and ran out of the car. At no time did the airbag open up at all. I was lucky that I sustained no major injury except for a badly knocking my left knee on the dash. My question to toyota would be why the airbad didn't open! What if another car had hit mine and I wouldn't have been protected by the airbag!
Failure of engine throttle controls: sudden rapid acceleration, un-commanded, which terminated quickly after applying the brakes.
Questions about the 2005 Toyota Prius engine
Does the 2005 Toyota Prius have engine problems?
Owners have filed 79 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Toyota Prius, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Toyota Prius engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 34,352 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota Prius engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Toyota Prius have bad engine?
The Toyota Prius model years with the most engine complaints are 2010 (173 complaints), 2004 (98 complaints) and 2005 (79 complaints).
Other 2005 Toyota Prius problems
Lights 346Brakes 282Electrical 178Acceleration 109Airbags 44Transmission 41Steering 39Driver assistance 38Fuel system 31Visibility 15Body 11Tires 10Seat belts 7Suspension 4Locks 3Wheels 3Seats 1
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