2002 Toyota Prius Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 9
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 9 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota prius. The contact stated that while parking, the vehicle indecently accelerated to 115 mph. The contact applied the brakes and shifted into neutral in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage…
ODI 10533835
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2002 toyota prius accident *gr the consumer stated she was leaving a meeting when she attempted to release her emergency brake. She was parked on an incline and has parked there once a month for over a year. Before she knew what was happening, the vehicle started to roll backwards at such high speed that she was unable to control it by braking. Therefore, she side swiped another vehicle and caused over $10,500 worth…
Crash reported
ODI 10324246
Electric Power Assist System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota prius. The contact stated that upon starting, the vehicle jerked forward. In addition, while attempting to stop at a stop sign, the contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle hesitated to stop. The failure occurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and an authorized dealer for diagnostics. The technicians were unable to duplicate the…
ODI 10415148
Vehicle Speed Control
I drive a used 2002 toyota prius, which now has about 86,000 miles on it. In november 2009 i was parking when the car spontaneously accelerated. My speed was less than 2mph, my foot was continuously on the brake while easing into the parking space, prior to the uncontrollable acceleration. Suddenly without warning i heard the engine race and the car bolted forward, unresponsive to my braking. I only stopped when my…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10307057
Vehicle Speed Control
2002 prius suddenly speeded up just before i got to waist high back deck of our house. I hit the clip on sunvisor. Had 25 stitches in scalp. Have not seen this model in recall. Car was totaled. Did not have on seatbelt as i was only getting the paper at the end of long driveway early in the am.*jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10306160
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
I believe toyota has known of the braking problem all along. I purchased new, a 2002 prius. In 2008 my anti-locking brake system went out. The service mgr. Told me it needed a new relay, and he could fix it for $1700. I have never in my life seen a relay costing $1700. My brakes still worked, just not properly so i didn't spend the $1700. As long as toyota can get their customers to spend $1700. There is no need to…
ODI 10307794
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota prius. While driving 10 mph the rpm's increased excessively causing the vehicle to accelerate and crash into a building. The vehicle was destroyed and no one was injured. The contact stated that the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact is concerned that the late model toyotas have not been investigated regarding the…
Crash reported
ODI 10313092
Vehicle Speed Control
I had just left one area of a parking lot and was traveling to another at a low rate of speed (5 to 15 mph) so my 2002 toyota prius was running under electrical power. I turned right to pull into a parking space between two suvs, coasting in with my foot over the break pedal. When i was more than halfway into the parking space, the car suddenly shot forward jumping the curb and stopping only when it hit a stone…
Crash reported
ODI 10138243
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2002 prius has braking problems when it hits a rough patch of pavement or encounters small bumps. This has happened since it was purchased (new). If you are slowing down and hit a bump or a series of bumps, the braking power literally disappears for a moment or two. The braking power does return, but it adds considerably to your stopping distance. I never realized how serious it could be until i heard about the…
ODI 10307865