2005 Toyota Prius engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 73 complaints for the 2005 Toyota Prius, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 73 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 26,000 miles 62 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 28 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 62 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 26,000 miles, and 63% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was involved in an accident with my 2005 prius on 3/29/2006. The cause of the accident remains a mystery. I was sitting at an intersection, waiting for traffic to clear. Witnesses reported that I pulled out into the oncoming traffic, resulting in a collision with another vehicle. Due to the injuries I suffered (a minor concussion resulting in retrograde amnesia), I had no recollection of the period prior to arriving at the intersection up until the paramedics removed me from the vehicle.
I have a 2005 toyota prius with 255k miles. I service my car regularly (about every 5 weeks). When I started my car after work, none of the dashboard lights came on. I put my car in drive and the car moved forward. I drove my car about 60 miles and stopped by the store. I became alarmed when the car wouldn't shut off. I pressed the "power" button several times but the car would not turn off.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Prius
- Lighting 349 complaints
- Brakes 285 complaints
- Electrical system 179 complaints
- Cruise control 109 complaints
- Air bags 45 complaints
- Steering 40 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Fuel system 28 complaints