2007 Toyota Prius Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 30
- 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 30 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- traction control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Toyota sent the extended warranty notice on the combination meter to the wrong address; therefore, i could not "connect the dots" regarding my dashboard blackout--meaning i thought it was quirky, not a documented problem with the combination meter. My 2007 prius with only 35,000 miles on it needs a replacement combination meter but toyota will not pay for it--claiming it provided an extended warranty. My response…
ODI 11161191
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
Headlights flicker then will shut off completelywhile driving down highway.. No dash lights. Have to turn car off and on
ODI 11098035
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
In feb 2018 i noticed that several lights came on in my car the vsc, abs, and pressure sensor light lit up. Also the brake indicator light. I had recently went for and inspection on my car in jan and had brakes replaced at my local monroe prior to this happening so i questioned them on what all the lights meant and they looked on line and saw that there was a recall on the brake actuator for my car. They advised me…
ODI 11184826
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Starting may 2015 whole dashboard in my car sporadically goes black, i can't see how fast i was going or how much gas i have left or use my backup camera in my car. For about an hour i couldn't even get my car to turn off. This has been happening ever so often since may of 2015 and is very dangerous driving my car in that condition. The other day my car ran out of gas on the bridge from the 5 freeway to the 91…
ODI 11064997
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
As i was coming back from livermore to san jose down the sunol grande last weekend, my dash lights suddenly went out meaning i had no speedometer or wait to tell how much gas i had and the abs and stability control went out while going 65 miles an hour down a steep hill.luckily i was able to get home and don't ask me how i figured out to get the car to turn off. I called the one 800 toyota number and it turns out…
ODI 10925285
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on a rainy day, abs and vsc lights on dash came on. My car violently fishtailed almost 180 degrees, back and forth 6 times on a curve getting off a freeway (about 45 mph) nearly crashed. I proceeded very slowly to side street. Car shimmied to right making a left turn. Felt like i was driving on ice. Called a tow truck. Dealership found rodent damage to wires to wheel speed sensor. I discovered manufacturers…
ODI 10924179
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
The headlights go at without warning. Sometimes one goes out sometimes both while we are driving. Bulb replacement does not fix the issues. This has continued to be a problem for years. Toyota service has not offered a fix that works! I have been driving on the highway or local roads when, all of a sudden, all the lighting goes dark. I have had success in relighting the headlights by turning off the headlights at…
ODI 10789456
Electronic Stability Control
While traveling 65 mph on freeway warning light comes on and tells you to park the vehicle, etc. Problem is that when you stop exiting the freeway the car shuts down as soon as you come to a stop and leaves you stranded in the lane. The transmission has an automatic locking system and you can't roll it out of the lane which leaves you vulnerable to being hit. This has happened 4 times since i have owned this car.…
ODI 10750134
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was traveling at 50mph when an alarm sounded in the car and 4 lights lit up on the dashboard ? The brake system warning light, master warning light, vsc and malfunction indicator lamp. The vehicle was taken to a toyota dealership where they advised the hybrid water pump needed replacing. I then discovered there is a recall on the hybrid water pumps but was advised my vehicle was not on the list for the recall. The…
ODI 10608004
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on highway about 60mph, vehicle suddenly lost brakes. Brake, abs and vsc idiot light went on. Inside vehicle buzzer sounded. Very little hydraulic braking. Was only able to stop vehicle because i was going up hill. *tr
ODI 10584528
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Brake (red color) warning lights appear while driving at 55 mph; yellow color indicator on abs, vsc. Once these warning lights appear, i somehow lose 25-50% of my braking power. Not sure what is wrong despite getting brand new wheels, replaced all-new rotors, brake pads, oil and filter change. This is the 5th time it has happened in the last few weeks. Toyota should be held liable and to replace the full cost of any…
ODI 10573280
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Stop and go traffic on the freeway, accelerating when the traffic started picking up but vehicles in front suddenly stop and as i hit the brakes on the bumping freeway the vehicle does a brief lurch forward as esp light blinks. Vehicle does not stop under this braking condition and feels momentarily like there is no brake pressure. As a result, vehicle doesn't stop in time and hits the vehicle in front even though…
Crash reported
ODI 10575256
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Structure · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
The problem has occurred whenever the donut tire is being used on the vehicle as a temporary replacement for a flat tire - this has occurred on both the two occasions that in which i have had to used them both times on the front tires, once on the left tire and the second occasion, most recent on the left. Apparently, the donut tire because of its smaller diameter causes the car's slip differential system to…
ODI 10502002
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
My car will not turn off. After my dash went black my key will not release and my car will not turn off . This is a big safety issue and needs to be resolved asap! *tr
ODI 10499619
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Toyota prius dashboard failed in idle and while driving posing a death risk due to mileage per hour not displaying and the inability to shut off your car when stopped this is a serious matter and toyota needs to recall the whole toyota prius and give everyone there money back for over paying for this car in 2007. *tr
ODI 10549605
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph over a bump in the road and the brake pedal engaged; the vehicle failed to accelerate. After the failure occurred, the abs warning indicator illuminated. ...updated 04/25/13 *bf the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The technician stated the vehicle operated as designed. In…
ODI 10500603
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dashboard red lights when vehicle starts with: brake failure , abs warning and stability warning. First time it was immediately taken to dealer who could find no problem and reset codes. Four days later same warning lights came on and was taken to dealer again. Were told hydraulic brake system was ok but brake actuator needed replacement at $2600. Could be driven but without abs and stability capability. Have not…
ODI 10369181
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Electric
I own a 2007 prius. I was driving on the interstate when a car in front of me stopped abruptly. When i stepped on the brake, there was a delay before it engaged. To prevent running into the car in front of me, i veered to the left while continuing to step down on the brake with more force. When it engaged, the car was out of control "fish tailing" from side to side. In an emergency situation, there is no room for a…
ODI 10341055
Electronic Stability Control · Equipment · Traction Control System
This is not one incident, it happens whenever the road is slick (rain, or even sprinkler runoff!) or if i drive over a pothole--the power to the wheels is cut and the engine feels like it is going to stall. It is extremely difficult and nervewracking to drive while it is raining. The most dangerous times that this happens is when i am at a signal, making a right turn i need power to the engine to merge into traffic,…
ODI 10308539
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Car did not stop and seemed to accelerate when brakes hit during turn into driveway. Hit curb. Lost steering control and car had to be towed because of significant damages to wheel and also possibly steering. Snowy road. I was already driving very slowly. No reason why this much damage to my car or this level of impact unless car suddenly accelerated beyond my current speed while i braked. Car seems to accelerate on…
Crash reported
ODI 10308074
Control Unit/Module · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2007 prius the following has occurred any time driving over rough patches of road or over rr tracks: the car loses traction and power for a sort time until smooth pavement returns. The vsc lamp on the dash shows up when this happens. I shudder to think what would occur on a rough mountain road or in wet weather. This type of event sounds very much like what's being reported by the drivers of the 2010 prius.…
ODI 10306068
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
2007 toyota prius breaks fail to work for a split second when the car hits a bump and brakes are applied. With the car slowing down and the brakes are applied, if i hit a bump, the brakes will stop slowing the car for about 0.5 seconds and the low traction light will blink. *tr
ODI 10300360
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
This description is of an occurrence which may be a the result of a flaw. Upon light pressure on the brake pedal, while proceeding over areas with suspect traction, vehicle seems to lose all braking for a small but un-nerving moment. It is as though the abs is fighting the regenerative braking of the hybrid drive. *tr
ODI 10304541
Electronic Stability Control
Traction control on the toyota prius does not work properly. When traction is lost on a wheel, instead of transferring power to the other wheel, the traction control system completely disables power to both wheels for approximately 1/2 second. This is dangerous if you are trying to merge into traffic at an intersection and the road surface is anything other than dry asphalt or concrete. Fyi -tire condition is not a…
ODI 10295654
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I read about the recall of the 2010 prius concerning the abs software. My 2007 prius experienced the same problems recently when i ran over a curb at low speed and the car lurched forward at high speed after i applied the brakes and i hit a wall about 5 feet away. Damage to my car was a cracked bumper, slightly dented hood, cracked head light. I used to get 50 to 60 miles per gallon and i can not get over 41 miles…
Crash reported
ODI 10308978