2006 Toyota Prius Service Brakes, Electric Problems
- 45
- 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 45 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake failure · 6 records
- since bought · 5 records
- uneven surface · 4 records
- feels like · 4 records
- railroad tracks · 4 records
- rough road · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Electric
When braking quickly usually on rough surfaces, wet roads, slopes brakes temporarily fail as if no control over the car giving me an adrenaline rush. I have been driving like this for 4 years thinking is the characteristic of prius. June 30th 2011, i steered into the parking lot and was parking on the first spot at the right immediately after entry to parking lot at the speed of 5 mph. Approximately half way to curb…
ODI 10411580
Service Brakes, Electric
For the second time in the last several months, the braking system on my 2006 toyota prius completely failed to function, despite the pedal being fully engaged, and i rolled into the car ahead of me at low speed. The first incident took place in stop and go traffic on the freeway, the second while approaching an intersection, again, in heavy traffic. On both occasions my front bumper was seriously mangled - costing…
Crash reported
ODI 10361230
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System
When i go over a bump or uneven surface or grate or slippery surface while braking in my 2006 toyota prius, the abs (antilock brake system) and/or vehicle stability control/traction control activates. The problem is that when these systems do so, it feels like i lose all braking power and it seems as though the car accelerates. It is most apparent when it is wet out, but i've had this happen even in dry conditions.…
ODI 10332248
Service Brakes, Electric
Brakes failed temporarily and momentarily when braking over potholes while approaching an interstate on-ramp. This is not at all the first time this happened. When braking while going over railroad tracks, especially double sets of tracks, it has been common that it would feel as if i was sailing over the tracks -- definitely not slowing down (even though i had my foot on the brakes) but maybe even speeding up. That…
ODI 10319098
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Electric
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) to:[redacted] from:[xxx] subject:2006 prius brakes comments: i have a 2006 prius and have had intermittent brake problems(i bought the car new from the toyota dealer in 2007). The brakes do not always engage immediately when pressing the brake pedal. It feels as if the brakes are slipping before actually stopping the car. In…
ODI 10315899
Service Brakes, Electric
We own a 2006 toyota prius and have experienced the same loss of braking problems that are the subject of the model year 2010 recall. On february 8th, my wife (with our infant in the back seat) was proceeding through a bumpy intersection and for a split second lost brakes on the vehicle. This is scary. I experienced the same condition more than once last year during snowy/slushy conditions. *tr
ODI 10308456
Service Brakes, Electric
My concern is with the braking capacity in my 2006 prius. I have noticed since i purchased the car (i am the original owner), that when i go over bumps, rough roads (including ice /snow), and my foot is applied to the brake, there is a jerking sensation and the car fails to stop. In fact, it lurches forward. I have discussed this phenomenon with other prius owners, but not until the latest safety recall for the 2010…
ODI 10307607
Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When i drive over pot holes or uneven surfaces and apply my brakes, they disengage for a second or two before re-engaging, causing my vehicle to surge forward momentarily. This has happened since i bought the car new, and occurs at all speeds. I asked the toyota service department to fix it, but they said they couldn't recreate the problem, so had no way of fixing it (even though i explained in detail what was…
ODI 10307544
Service Brakes, Electric
You need to look at more than just the 2010 toyota prius in terms of braking problems. I have a 2006 prius with the same issue - loss of braking ability over uneven surfaces. Problem has occurred since purchase but i have never reported as i thought it was related to the abs/hybrid battery relationship. *tw
ODI 10307213
Service Brakes, Electric
When my 2006 toyota prius hits a bump or hole in the road while braking the car will surge forward. I have on many occasions almost collided with vehicles that have stopped in front of me after these "surge" episodes. It occurs at least once a day from or to work. *tr
ODI 10304922
Service Brakes, Electric
I read news coverage of prius brakes problems. I own a 2006 prius, and have noticed this problem throughout the last 4 years that we've owned it. So it is not only a 2010 problem. I did not report it in the past, because it never put me in danger (yet). However, whenever the car goes over a pothole or an uneven surface or a slippery patch, it seems to accelerate momentarily - it's sort of a "flying" sensation - not…
ODI 10304760
Service Brakes, Electric
I was driving in slick conditions at roughly 15 mph approaching an intersection two stopped cars in front of me, and when i hit my brakes there was no response for the brakes. I tried to pump the brakes and still no response after about 20 seconds my brakes returned. In order to avoid the stopped audi in front of me i turned my wheel to the right and drove up on the sidewalk, my brakes returned and i was able to…
ODI 10306843
Service Brakes, Electric
My second generation toyota prius (2006) has always experienced the same brake slippage that is being reported for 3rd generation prius'. Whenever i go over a bump or pothole, i temporarily lose control over the brakes and a warning light appears on the dashboard.
ODI 10307347
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Electric
My 2006 toyota prius loses braking when trying to brake on uneven surfaces. The dash will light up the icon which displays uneven ground and when i apply brakes there is a momentarily lapse when the brake pedal does not respond. Also my left headlight and left taillight go on and off periodically. *tr
ODI 10311068
Service Brakes, Electric
I have a 2006 toyota prius and for years i've had the same problem described in the news. At times when i drive over bumpy terrain, the car will lurch forward with sudden acceleration and the abs light will come on. I can re-gain control by hitting the brakes hard and/or pumping the brakes depending on the circumstance. This has happened many times since i bought the car new in january 2006. In these circumstances,…
ODI 10310365
Service Brakes, Electric
On a number of occasions, when i have applied the brakes while driving on a bumpy stretch of road, the brakes have not applied properly on my 2006 prius. The dashboard light indicating a skid would come on and the car would not handle properly. I have reported this to the dealer, who said it was a common feature of abs systems. I have compensated by not applying the brakes when hitting a bump or pothole, but it…
ODI 10310985
Service Brakes, Electric
When i gently apply the brake to stop and the car lurches forward. In surprise, i apply greater force and the car comes to a stop. There is some problem with the electronics in the hybrid drive train that does not fully disconnect the drive when stopping. This occurs intermittently and i reported it to the dealer several years ago, thy could not duplicate or find any problem. They would not report or escalate it…
ODI 10307786
Service Brakes, Electric
I EXPERIENCE SURGING WHEN BRAKING. *TR
ODI 10308682
Service Brakes, Electric
In oct 2009 the yellow warning lights for the brakes came on in my 2006 toyota prius. Dealer said they recalibrated the abs sensor. Then in dec 2009, the car would not brake properly and seemed to skid forward before the brakes would engage. Happened numerous times in one trip and so i brought it to the dealer that day. They reproduced the problem and said they made some type of fix to the abs system. Also said if…
ODI 10298322
Service Brakes, Electric
1) toyota prius, 15mph, engaged brakes, hit small bump in road and anti-locking mechanism disengaged brakes. 2) failure is braking mechanism in toyota prius will disengage. Seems to be due to how the antilock system works. It causes the brakes to quit functioning. 3) nothing. Toyota would not admit to issue with braking. On 02/03/2010 toyota admitted to brake issues with toyota prius from my year. This is the reason…
Crash reported
ODI 10305502
Service Brakes, Electric
The abs has caused the brakes on my car to disengage when they should be engaged. I notified the toyota dealer a number of times over the past few years and they advised me that it was not a problem. In light of recent information that has come to the public awareness, i thought that it would be important to look further back into the origin of this problem. *tr
ODI 10307892
Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System
Over the past 1 1/2 years i've taken my prius to the toyota service with concern over my braking system three times. Twice the head of service mechanics has driven with me seeing nothing unusual, the third time the service manager took the car out with me. They all vowed nothing was wrong. The reason i've been so concerned was due to the fact that the braking system didn't respond fast enough and more often than…
ODI 10307043
Service Brakes, Electric
This is in response to what i read in the nytimes: "in the united states, the national highway traffic safety administration has logged at least 136 complaints about the brakes on the 2010 prius. Many are from drivers who say the vehicle surged forward or temporarily lost braking after driving over a pothole or other uneven surface, and many say it is a recurring problem." until i read this, i thought that it had…
ODI 10305147
Service Brakes, Electric
When pulling into a parking space in a parking garage, my car surged forward and crashed into the concrete wall causing over $8,000.00 worth of damage and hurting my neck. A few months ago, i got a letter from toyota stating that the floor mat was the problem, so i removed the mat. However, last week while i was pulling into a driveway the car surged forward again. I was going slow and pushed on the brake hard and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10305350
Service Brakes, Electric · Steering · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2006 toyota prius has several issues with acceleration, braking, turning car off and on alarm goes off constantly and terrible gas mileage around 30 miles per gallon. *tr
ODI 10306520
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