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2005 Toyota Prius electrical system problems

The 2005 Toyota Prius has 219 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

219

Electrical System complaints

17%

Share of year

5

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID. WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE EXPLODED AND BURNED. THE BATTERY COULD BE THE POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE EXPLOSION. THE FIRE BURNED THE GARAGE AND ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. BOTH A FIRE AND A POLICE REPORT WERE FILED. REPORT…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 26, 2009 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2005 Toyota Prius have?

NHTSA has 219 complaints about the 2005 Toyota Prius electrical system — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.