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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.

2005 Toyota Prius brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter1342005 Q22008 Q42010 Q42013 Q22015 Q32018 Q12020 Q12024 Q2
292 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2010 Q1 (134).

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.

  1. 2005292 (28%)
  2. 2006226 (16%)
  3. 2007362 (18%)
  4. 2008418 (28%)
  5. 2009210 (42%)
  6. 20101,967 (70%)
  7. 2011281 (54%)
  8. 2012200 (47%)
  9. 2013242 (59%)
  10. 2014105 (51%)
  11. 201593 (56%)
  12. 201620 (13%)
  13. 201714 (15%)
  14. 20184 (11%)
  15. 201912 (40%)
  16. 20205 (36%)
  17. 20211 (17%)
  18. 20225 (21%)
  19. 20232 (11%)
  20. 20242 (8%)
  21. 20252 (13%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.