2005 Toyota Prius NHW20L
PICK-n-PULL Fairfield in Fairfield, CA
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Common issues and frequently pulled parts for this 2005 Toyota Prius.
High-voltage NiMH traction battery degrades over time; individual cells fail causing rapid charge/discharge cycling. 10+ year old packs often need replacement or reconditioning.
Hybrid inverter fails; electrolytic capacitors inside degrade; vehicle goes into failsafe with no drive or reverse. Very expensive OEM part.
Inverter water pump fails causing hybrid system to overheat and shut down; vehicle stalls unexpectedly. Toyota issued a recall (L0B) for this exact failure.
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Currently in-yard: 2005 Toyota Prius at PICK-n-PULL Fairfield, Fairfield, CA. Added June 1, 2026 and located in row 79. Shoppers typically look for engines, transmissions, and cabin pieces on vehicles like this.
This vehicle is equipped with a 1NZ-FXE engine, which may be shared with other Toyota models from the same generation, making it useful when checking compatibility for donor parts. The listed 1.5L displacement can help confirm engine compatibility when comparing similar vehicles. Transmission details are not listed for this vehicle, so verifying compatibility in person may be necessary. This one is a 4x2 drivetrain, which can matter for compatibility on donor part pulls. VIN JTDKB20U857012283 can help confirm fitment when comparing donor parts. This vehicle was assembled in TOYOTA CITY, AICHI, JAPAN, which can sometimes indicate specific trim or configuration differences.
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