2006 Toyota Prius Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 83
- 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 83 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- feels like · 15 records
- brake pedal · 14 records
- traction control · 10 records
- loss braking · 7 records
- applying brakes · 7 records
- control system · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 33 |
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
I would like to make the agency aware of my experience with the traction control system on my 2006 toyota prius. I understand that it is being investigated for the 2010 model but i have very similar issues with my 2006. This is an ongoing issue and occurs regularly from time to time (and has since i purchased the vehicle new). When passing over road surfaces that cause the traction control system on the vehicle to…
ODI 10305558
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes on my 2006 prius do not work immediately when applying the brakes when the anti-skid feature is activated. I noticed this shortly after purchasing the car in september 2006. When i read in the newspaper today that the 2010 prius was exhibiting this same behavior i decided to make sure nhtsa knew this was also a problem with my 2006 prius since it was brand new. It has happened repeatedly and consistently…
ODI 10306120
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
This is a complaint about the brakes and/or traction control system on my 2006 toyota prius. This is an ongoing issue and has been ongoing as long as i have owned the vehicle. I am the first owner. The fault is as follows: when passing over road surfaces that cause the traction control system on the vehicle to activate (gravel, pot hole, snow, standing water, etc.), braking and acceleration control is temporarily…
ODI 10304621
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2006 toyota prius. I have experienced dramatic changes in braking deceleration with the brake pedal at constant pressure, but when driving over bumpy roads or potholes (such as those on my home street). The sudden decrease of deceleration is accompanied by an indicator on the dashboard telling me i'm going over bumpy terrain, the braking change lasts on the order of a second. This phenomenon has occurred…
ODI 10306097
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Braking effectiveness is reduced or non existent when hitting a bump, pothole or uneven road surface at slower speeds as reported by 2010 prius owners. This has been occurring since i took delivery of the new vehicle in june 2006 and have been told by various dealers that "this is how abs works in the prius, just keep applying steady pressure to the brakes, they will eventually catch again and you'll stop". Until…
ODI 10304179
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Issue relating to prius brakes. I have a 2006 prius and have experienced the brake issue ever since i've owned the car. I don't think it is entirely brakes, because i've also experienced it while accelerating and one of the wheels loses traction. I think it is the traction control system / abs. Anyway, i've learned to cope with it, the dropout is only for less than a second, and there's never been an accident (or…
ODI 10304119
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2006 toyota prius. I have experienced the same problem as described in the 2010 toyota prius brake recall on multiple occasions. "the anti-lock braking causes the car to have an "inconsistent brake feel" during slow and steady application of the brakes on rough or slippery surfaces. The abs is operating as it's supposed to." i have not been in a situation where it has caused or almost caused an accident, but…
ODI 10308424
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Toyota 2006 prius brake problem...i have always had the problem that jessica yellin outlined on cnn. As an engineer myself let me describe what the issue is. The short answer is that the anti-lock brake system conflicts with the traction control system on bumps and slippery surfaces. If you are braking and hit a pot hole or series of bumps (causing a wheel to spin slower than the rest) the anti-lock brake system…
ODI 10306003
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On 1/30/2010 at or about 9:00am. My daughter's 2005 toyota prius brakes failed enroute to mammouth. No snow or rain was on roadway. We have been unable to reach he since, but our sending this complaint to document this incident in the event an accident occurs. *tr
ODI 10303364
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have experienced the same braking issue described in the media on my 2006 toyota prius. The brake system appears to fail momentarily when slowing and braking on uneven surfaces. This occurs routinely (weekly) when turning a specific corner in my neighborhood, where the road is uneven. The incident date listed below is the most recent date. *tr
ODI 10308067
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I drive a toyota prius 2006. It has not been the subject of any official recalls other than the map recall. However, i am writing that this car suffers from the same brake defect which has been recently reported on in the newer prius models. That is, whenever i drive over a pothole or a slippery surface, the brakes disengage as a result of the stabilization system. It occurs frequently, but i have become relatively…
ODI 10306216
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle lost complete power, shut off and she had no control over the vehicle; however, she was able to restart it within five minutes. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the vehicle needed a new battery which she purchased and installed. Two weeks later, the failure occurred again. She took the vehicle to a second…
ODI 10307890
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I read the article today regarding prius brakes and i definitely have that issue all the time in my 2006 toyota prius. Whenever i hit a pothole or a slippery service and apply the brake, it feels like the brake stops working and the cars moves forward more quickly. Then, it feels like the car re-engages the brakes. I have not yet had an accident relating to this, but it is most definitely something i have…
ODI 10304238
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I understand there is a study and possible recall about the braking system on the 2010 toyota prius. I am an owner of a 2006 toyota prius. I think every model year of the toyota prius line should be investigated. I too have a problem when the vehicle goes over a bump or railroad tracks when braking. The brakes disengage for several seconds and you continue to maintain speed. An indicator light comes on, on the…
ODI 10298887
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When i go over a rough patch on the pavement while braking in my 2006 prius, the skid light comes on briefly on the dash and the car lurches forward even though my foot is on the brake. It feels like the computer is perceiving the possibility of a skid and is compensating by accelerating until the pavement is smooth. Fortunately no one has been in front of me when this happens and i haven't hit anyone. But it has…
ODI 10318210
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2006 prius also feels like the brakes aren't working correctly when i go over a pothole, similar to what has been described in the 2010 prius in today's news report. I suspect the problem is not confined to just the 2010 prius, but all years. *jb
ODI 10306090
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Nhtsa id: 193333 i understand that the japanese government is investigating a braking issue on 2010 priuses -- involving slipping or surging forward when the brakes are applied. This is not unique to the 2010 model; our 2006 prius slips in the same way, under the same circumstances: when the driver brakes at slow speeds on a wet surface like a light rail track, or goes over bumps or into potholes while braking. It…
ODI 10311449
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2006 toyota prius. If it encounters bumpy road while turning and braking, then stability indicator will light up and brakes will stop working for about a second. It feels like the car is being driven on ice. It can be reproduced at will. Just bumpy road surface and turning/braking at the same time. Did not take it to a dealer to have it looked at it though. Learned to live with it. *tr
ODI 10305791
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2006 toyota prius- i have had several incidences where i put my foot on the brake at low speed and the brakes took a very long second to engage- it has occurred when i have been turning the wheel and also when moving in a forward direction i have put one date below - however it has happened many times since i have owned the car. *jb
ODI 10306092
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2006 prius brake pedal slowly moves to floor when foot held on brake pedal, i.e., at a stop sign. Toyota service tech said this is normal and that brake would hold even when pedal is fully depressed. I this true? *tr
ODI 10304355
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I'm filing this as it may relate to your current investigation of the toyota prius braking system. I have a 2006 toyota prius with electronic stability control (esc). I've noticed that, at times when the esc is activated by a bumpy/slippery road, that attempting to activate the brakes (via the pedal) at that moment (shortly after the esc has activated, per the dashboard light) will sometimes "fail". The "failure"…
ODI 10306366
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2006 toyota prius. When i am braking on a bumpy road, or over a pothole, the brake will cut out for a brief period, leading to a sensation of sliding. This has happened repeatedly. The incident date is just an approximation of the last time it happened. It has happened since the car was new. *tr
ODI 10306702
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Momentary brake slippage at slow speeds when we hit something slippery like a wet manhole--much as has been described elsewhere. It has *not* yet been a major problem. *tr
ODI 10304863
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I drive a 2006 toyota prius. I have experienced odd skid-like behavior while applying the brakes on bumpy roads or loose gravel. Most notably this happens at low and decelerating velocities (maybe 15 mph?) when the vehicle encounters broken pavement or loose gravel. It is often associated with the prius' 'slippery surface' icon on the dash being lit. When this occurs it feels like the brakes do not function for a…
ODI 10307942
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
It was raining heavily with poor visibility. I drove about 15 mile mph on a one-lane road with no traffic lights or signals. I saw a car ahead of me and slow down even more to about 10 miles mpg and kept distance. When the car stopped suddenly about 30 feet away, i engaged the brake. However to my dismay, the car kept rolling. When i realized that i shout in panic "please stop, stop!" for about 8 second i hopelessly…
Crash reported
ODI 10288615
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