2005 Toyota Prius Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 292 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Toyota Prius, 28% of all 1,051 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest brake complaint count among 21 Prius model years. These complaints report 32 crashes and 9 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 65,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 292
- 28% of 1,051
- Crashes reported
- 32
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 65,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2005 Toyota Prius brake complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 5, 2005, latest Jan 11, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2005 Toyota Prius
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Prius model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Toyota Prius have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 292 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Toyota Prius, 28% of all complaints for this model year, including 32 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 65,000 miles.
- Which Toyota Prius year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2010 Toyota Prius has the most brake complaints (1,967), compared with 292 for the 2005.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Toyota Prius?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota Prius is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.