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2005 Toyota Prius MPG

46 mpg combined across 1 EPA-rated version. Best: Prius (FWD, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 48 city / 45 hwy / 46 combined.

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How it compares

• 2005 Midsize Cars: class average 20.6 mpg over 119 versions; best Prius +25.4 (#1).
• 2004: 46 mpg best (no change).
• 2006: 46 mpg best.
• 2027 model: 55 mpg best (+9).

Safety

1,051 owner complaints: Exterior Lighting 346, Service Brakes 280, Electrical System 178, Hydraulic 128. Crashes 102, fires 4, injuries 66, deaths 1.

Recent owner reports: Exterior Lighting

“The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while replacing the instrument cluster, the contact discovered that the turn signals were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,500.”

“The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the left turn signal was activated, however, the left turn signal failed to function as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the four-way flashers failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a computer failure.”

“THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2005 PRIUS CONTINUE TO GO OUT. WE REPLACE THE BULBS BUT EVEN WITH BRAND NEW BULBS WILL BE DRIVING AND AFTER ABOUT 60 SECONDS OF HEADLIGHTS BEING ON THE LIGHT WILL TURN OFF. SOMETIMES ONLY ONE TURNS OFF BUT OFTEN BOLT TURN OFF AND WE'RE IN COMPLETE DARKNESS DRIVING ON THE ROAD.”

Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.

Recalls

6 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).

Nearby years

• 2007 · 46 mpg
• 2008 · 46 mpg
• 2009 · 46 mpg

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