2005 Toyota Prius Steering Problems
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Toyota Prius, 4% of all 1,051 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 21 Prius model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 87,500 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 39
- 4% of 1,051
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 87,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2005 Toyota Prius steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 30, 2005, latest Oct 2, 2023.
Steering recalls for the 2005 Toyota Prius
- NHTSA 12V537000Nov 14, 2012Steering669,705 vehicles
Steering:gear box:shaft sector
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness.
Risk: Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
- NHTSA 06V188000May 31, 2006Steering170,856 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
The intermediate shaft and sliding yoke in the electric power steering system can crack when large forces are applied and the connection may separate or the sleeve may fracture.
Risk: This could result in a loss of steering control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Toyota will replace the steering intermediate shaft and inspect the sliding yoke and replace it if necessary. The recall began on june 9, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Steering 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 steering problems?
- NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Toyota Prius, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 87,500 miles.
- Which Toyota Prius year has the most steering complaints?
- The 2005 Toyota Prius has the most steering complaints (39), compared with 39 for the 2005.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Toyota Prius?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Toyota Prius concern the steering: 12V537000 and 06V188000.