2005 Toyota Prius engine problems
The 2005 Toyota Prius has 80 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
80
Engine complaints
6%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE FAMILY CAR A 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS ON A NJ COUNTY ROAD ON A LOW TRAFFIC SUNDAY MORNING IN APRIL 2009. THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY SURGED CAUSING HER TO LOOSE CONTROL, HIT A TELEPHONE POLE AND CAUSE PROPERTY AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE. *TR”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2005 Toyota Prius have?
NHTSA has 80 complaints about the 2005 Toyota Prius engine — 6% 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.