2005 Pontiac Grand Prix vs 2005 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2005 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 148 | 1,051 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 578 | 222 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 102 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,580 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Grand Prix | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 346 |
| Electrical System | 45 | 178 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 128 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 109 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 82 |
| Power Train | 40 | 41 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 64 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 0 | 68 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 13 | 71 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 42 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 12 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 55 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 17 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 11 |
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
2005 Toyota Prius
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.