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2005 Toyota Prius repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 357 repairs.
2005 Toyota Prius brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Toyota Prius 4dr Hatch
76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 210000 mi US $475 |
Front pads were worn down. Disks and pads were replaced. |
| 182000 mi US $250 |
Heard rubbing and took vehicle in. Back brakes and drums replaces. |
| 244000 mi US $150 |
Noticed uneven braking. Adjusted brake pedal/pads. |
| 34500 mi | Replace Anitlock Brake Accumulator (under warranty) |
| 148000 mi £250 |
Replace OSF speed sensor |
| 278000 mi US $330 |
Rear brakes replaced. |
| 178000 mi US $1000 |
Replace front calipers and brake pads. Clean rear brakes. |
| 110000 mi US $500 |
Brake Actuator - replaced with used unit |
| 183000 mi US $800 |
Rear pads had disintegrated. Drums could no longer be turned. One wheel cylinder started leaking as a result of driving the car from one shop to another with the shoes pretty much gone and also had to be replaced. |
| 187000 mi | Rear brakes were making a light grinding sound at low speeds. Shop replaced drums and shoes that had just been replaced six months ago. Free for this reason. |
| 114000 mi US $2900 |
brake accumulator pump failed, was running all the time. it was a $1700 part, plus labor, tax, and materials |
| 169000 mi US $849 |
The ABS actuator went out so I bought a used one on Ebay for $200 and paid $650 to have it installed but the part was bad so I will have to get a replacement which will be free and pay another $600 to have it installed making the total $1500. |
| 170000 mi US $650 |
Second used ABS actuator also did not work. The $200 cost of the part was refunded, but wasted $1,300 in labor costs. |
| 170500 mi | Paid $2550 to have a new ABS actuator installed. Subsequently Toyota settled a class action lawsuit regarding brake actuator. They will repair ABS actuator for free or if you already had it done they will reimburse. They reimbursed me 100% |
| 82000 mi US $500 |
Brakes made funny noise, ABS warning light stayed on |
| 120000 mi £400 |
Rear offside caliper seized - replaced Front offside caliper freed up |
| 120000 mi US $530 |
Rear right wheel speed sensor sustained heat damage; suspect friction caused by foreign material/road debris. |
| 131700 mi US $2000 |
Temporarily lost brake "boost" and ABS function. Gen2 (2004-2009) cars have an ABS controller w/ brake failure logic that is too unforgiving as the components age. ABS is not re-programmable. ABS controller $1500 parts, $400 labor. |
| 162500 mi US $65 |
Got engine error light. Mechanic read codes C2318 / C2315. Only thing in common was wiring, only wiring in common was Parking button. Replaced button, no errors so far. |
| 222000 mi | Parking brake light switch self loosened and detached from the pedal assembly. Instead of refastening it, I closed the switch so that the parking brake light only illuminates during power on. |
| 284700 mi US $350 |
ABS pump failed, resulting in NO POWER BRAKES. I replaced the ABS module with a used low-miles unit. Reprogrammed, Re-calibrated, and computer bled the brakes myself. Also blew the fuseable link, needed to replace with new dealer-only part |
| 53000 mi | ABS actuator failed. Cost of repair was $2990, covered by extended warranty purchased at time of car purchase. |
| 60000 mi | TSB for brake actuator squeak noise while stopped. No problems with braking performance. |
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