2005 Toyota Prius: engine failure

Filed Jun 26, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · 299,999 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized. In addition, the contact heard a squealing sound and the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact used the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the odometer was inoperable and failed to display the correct mileage. The contact stated that the odometer was stuck on 299,999.

Filed Apr 7, 2021 · Engine · 257,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Apr 17, 2019 · 87,000 miles · FL

I am the owner of a 2005 prius which experiences intermittent prius combination meter failure. This is a recognized design problem, however, toyota chose to ignore the safety ramifications and categorized it as an issue covered by extended warranty. Toyota would not honor the replacement of the component unless you could demonstrate the part failure. They also included a time limit on when this part would be replaced. This failure results in all critical vehicle telemetry (speed, blank engagement, engine failures, gas level, etc) from not being displayed.

Filed Feb 1, 2006 · Electrical · 4,216 miles · MA

My 2005 prius had engine failure while traveling at high speed on the highway. I pulled over and had to get the car towed, and the computer reset. I soon after learned of a recall, and now I am told that my car does not qualify for the recall. I think it is unsafe, and I want the computer problem remedied.

Filed Aug 24, 2005 · Electrical · 23,898 miles · ID

2004 toyota prius with 23915 miles on it. Driving to work west on I-90 during rush hour engine stopped dead. I-90 is 8 lanes of traffic in spokane, wa. Had to have car towed to dealer for repairs. Problem was a failure in the electronic control unit. Ecu had to be re-programed. Cause found by dealer: found code p3191 & poaof codes. Found tbs #eg047-04. According to the service advisor, toyota issued a technical bulletin covering this problem but stated there were too few failures to warant a recall. Being on an interstate during rush hour with traffic doing 70+ MPH and having an engine failure could create a life threating situation very quickly. The last thing I asked the service advisor is if this will happen again? His response, "it shouldn't." that's reassuring.

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · Engine · 1,600 miles · MI

Dt: while driving 2005, toyota prius hybrid at speeds between 15-20 MPH on a 2 lane road the engine died. After a short time it did restart.

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · Engine · CA

I was driving the vehicle to a gas station on a major road when the engine died and the vehicle shifted to battery power. I was able to get to the gas station and it was clear I had not run out of gas. The vehicle has been fine since so I didn't think about it until the media reports came out.