2005 Toyota Prius Consumer Discussions

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Re: '10 Prius IV fuel gauge miles left [sas9]

Written by: kdhspyder on Nov 02, 2009 07:49 PM

When you get down to '0' on the DTE indicator .... you then have about 2 gallons left in reserve. Yes your assumption is correct. All Toyota's have this reserve. It's the same on my 2005 Prius. You can drive another 100 miles or so searching for the perfect refill at that time ;) . Read More...

Toyota Prius Engine Problems

Re: Lost of power while diving [cathie2]

Written by: jonnied on Nov 02, 2009 02:50 PM

Hey Cathie 2...I just posted for the first time for I had the same exact issue and I was trying to see if any other ppl had the same issues. If you read my post earlier, I have a 2005 Toyota Prius w/ 158k miles on it. The first time I got it diagnosed, they told me that it was the inverter and that it would cost $4k for a new one. I waited for about a month for I was skeptical and ... Read More...

Dealer suggesting battery & possible inverter replacement...

Written by: jonnied on Nov 02, 2009 11:32 AM

Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Prius Current Mileage: 187,000 Miles Dealer Proposed Action: Replace the recharable battery ($4,300), run diagnostic and possible replace Inverter for another $4,200) Here’s my predicament… Where do I start...? I purchased a 2005 Toyota Prius New...it currently now has 157,000 miles on it. Was driving through the desert to Vegas and ... Read More...

Prius ECM problems! Please advise!

Prius ECM Problems

Written by: brokerbiker on Sep 26, 2009 07:38 PM

My wife has a 2005 Prius- the last 6 weeks have been pure hell for her due to problems with her Prius and the incompetence of Toyota of Boerne and the Toyota zone staff. At about 50k miles, the car starting generating random error messages and the warning lights all started to go on. The dealer has replaced a variety of components, after having the car for a week this ... Read More...

Toyota Prius vs VW Golf TDI

Re: toyota Diesel [banditboy]

Written by: diezelha on Sep 07, 2009 01:29 PM

Unfortunately they won't because market research shows that it would not sell here. I am kinda surprised that they wouldn't even take a chance, but I guess it would erode their hybrids sales if it was successful. I own an old Mercedes diesel (mid 80's) and a 2005 Prius. The Merc just won't die but I haven't the heart to retire it. Read More...

Toyota Prius Navigation System Questions

Re: 2004 PRIUS GPS [dwight5]

Written by: navguy1 on Sep 01, 2009 03:40 PM

Toyota just released the new V9.1 DVD map disc. I picked up mine for $199! I bought one 2 years ago for $265. I also got the part numbers for all of the Prius years: Toyota Part # Part # disc Year 86271-GEN04-09 86271-33049 2004-2005 86271-GEN05-09 86271-53024 2006-2009 86271-GEN06-09 86271-73011 2010-2011 Read More...

Toyota Prius vs VW Golf TDI

Re: Pricing [gagrice]

Written by: backy on Aug 23, 2009 07:56 AM

Keep in mind the Prius has been redesigned for 2010--just like the Golf has been. So picking on the 2004-9 Prius (like picking on a 2007 Toyota truck) is not really pertinent. The Gen 3 Prius has more power and a tweaked suspension. So before trashing it for lack of power, handling, comfort, and also too much noise, it might be a good idea to drive it. I got the 2007 Rabbit ... Read More...

Re: cargo space prius [john1701a]

Written by: gagrice on Aug 29, 2009 09:47 PM

I did not change the subject Toyota Prius Stalling is the issue. They are not all listed under one complaint topic or one MY. CNN reported, "A software problem is causing some Toyota Prius gas-electric hybrid cars to stall or shut down while driving at highway speeds." A Toyota press release states: Approximately 75,000 2004 and 2005 model year Prius vehicles ... Read More...

Anyone Hear of a Prius Catching Fire?

Re: prius fire [whitey9]

Written by: spinning on Aug 05, 2009 04:23 PM

this was a 2005 factory orginal no modification. all orginal factory parts with like 16,000miles or less on it. it has been verified by the fire marshall and toyota it was the prius that was at fault.and his wasnt the 1st one. Read More...

prius fire

Written by: spinning on Aug 02, 2009 05:41 PM

that is exactlly happened to my friends 2005 prius on march 28th 2007 He lost everything he got out with his pants and shirt and that is all he lost his house there was nothing left to it.. it has been confirmed that it was the prius that caused the fire ,started by the battery, so it does happen and his was not the first one. in doing some research. there have been more. ... Read More...