Does the 2005 Toyota Prius have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 480 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Toyota Prius, 46% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 100,000 miles.

Which Toyota Prius year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2007 Toyota Prius has the most electrical complaints (1,210), compared with 480 for the 2005.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Toyota Prius?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota Prius is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Toyota Prius Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 480 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Toyota Prius, 46% of all 1,051 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest electrical complaint count among 21 Prius model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 3 fires, and 8 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 100,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 480; 46% of 1,051
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 100,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Toyota Prius electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 21, 2005, latest Nov 10, 2025.

480 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q2 to 2025 Q4; peak 2010 Q1 (30).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Toyota Prius

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Prius model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2005480 (46%)
20061,021 (71%)
20071,210 (60%)
2008731 (49%)
2009159 (32%)
2010307 (11%)
2011109 (21%)
201284 (20%)
201361 (15%)
201437 (18%)
201533 (20%)
201623 (15%)
201712 (13%)
20187 (19%)
20194 (13%)
20202 (14%)
20211 (17%)
20227 (29%)
20235 (26%)
20246 (23%)
20257 (44%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Toyota Prius have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 480 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Toyota Prius, 46% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 100,000 miles.
Which Toyota Prius year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2007 Toyota Prius has the most electrical complaints (1,210), compared with 480 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Toyota Prius?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota Prius is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.