2007 Toyota Prius Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 130
- 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 130 stored complaint records:
- 23 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 18 records
- traction control · 17 records
- brakes applied · 8 records
- down hill · 8 records
- braking system · 8 records
- momentary loss · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 55 |
| 30–60k mi | 35 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2007 prius. The car was involved in an accident on august 30, 2013 because "no brake". It was in a stop and go situation traveling at about 20 miles per hour. The car in front stopped, i slammed on the brake and total brake failure. My 16 years old son sitting in the car observed the "no brake" scenario. There was a 25 pound of rice in the truck did not even move. No skip mark... Nothing. Took my car to…
Crash reported
ODI 10541724
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was driving in the right lane of a 4-lane boulevard. The vehicle ahead in the lane to my left slowed for a car in front waiting to make a left turn, then suddenly veered into my lane. I hit the brakes as hard as i could, but for the first 2-3 seconds, my car didn't slow down. It also didn't make any sounds i would have expected from urgent braking - no screeching tires, etc. I continued to push the brake pedal…
ODI 10382214
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle failed to stop as the contact approached a traffic light. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The police were called to the scene. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was declared a total loss. The failure mileage was 25,432. Updated 02/17/11*lj updated 05/02/11
Crash reported
ODI 10372500
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
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle began abnormally sliding toward the left. The contact attempted to steer the vehicle toward the right but the vehicle would not change direction. The contact then attempted to brake but the vehicle would not stop. The contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle which resulted in a single vehicle rollover crash. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10350326
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When i apply the brakes they seem to start to brake and then the car actually goes faster for a couple seconds and then it brakes again. It has always done this and has been disconcerting to me. It just feels like the brakes are failing but then they kick back in. I guess as i understand it, its when the abs kicks in, but it seems like an unnecessarily long time from any other car i have driven. *tr
ODI 10341333
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When car goes over a bump in the process of braking, the brakes momentarily disengage. This has been an ongoing problem since the car was purchased. The date stated below simply is that of its latest manifestation. *tr
ODI 10335623
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When going over a speed bump or a bumpy road, the brakes seem to fail momentarily, or the brakes fail to respond. *tr
ODI 10336294
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2007 prius seems to lose braking momentarily going over bumps. *tr
ODI 10332212
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 prius-brakes release when rolling over rough surfaces. This has happened dozens of times. I have learned to start the braking early if i see rough pavement, but this could be very dangerous at night. *tr
ODI 10331786
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving my 2007 prius in a congested area, the brakes did not respond when depressed quickly contributing or causing a low-speed collision with the vehicle in front of me. I found this article on cnet reviews that accurately matches my issue. "toyota redesigned the braking systems for the 2010 prius. That appears to be toyota's response to the fact that the u.s. Generation 2 prius (2004-2009) has had low-speed…
Crash reported
ODI 10329852
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2007 prius has the same braking safety issues involving momentary loss of braking power described for the 2010 prius. It is especially troublesome when going over a bump or a slick spot in the road. *tr
ODI 10327091
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2007 prius, on approximately four occasions when coming to a stop it felt like the brakes slipped or disengaged momentarily. *tr
ODI 10331559
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
On monday, april 12, 2010, in the morning, on a rainy day in sacramento, california, i was driving about 15 mph when the traffic in front of me slowed. I was driving over railroad tracks with steel plates between the tracks in my 2007 toyota prius. I braked but the car did not stop. I had time to actually look down at my feet to confirm that it was definitely the brakes that i was applying major pressure to. I also…
Crash reported
ODI 10325843
Exterior Lighting · Seats · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1. Wife is leary of driving our 2007 toyota prius because of problem brakes. We need a better description of what happens when we try to turn off the engine going 100 mph. 2. Lights are poor. We cannot see very far ahead in this deer infested environment. I have better lights on my 1997 hyundai 3. One or the other headlight flickers and goes out for no understandable reason. We turn the lights off and turn them on…
ODI 10318404
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Car seems to lose brake power for a fraction of a second when driving over potholes, on bumpy pavement, or on wet slippery dirt roads. Occurs each time when braking under said conditions. *tr
ODI 10318497
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While turning into a parking spot, i experienced a total loss of braking while the vehicle began accelerating without gas pedal pressure. After jumping a curb, the brake pedal became active and the car was stopped. *tr
ODI 10316900
12v/24v/48v Battery · Headlights · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
2007 toyota prius with tire failure and brakes grabbing. *kb the battery and headlights failed. The consumer stated toyota has since removed this particular type of bulb and assembly from production. When the vehicle was 1 year old the consumer was stopped by the police and given a warning for the headlight being out. However, when the consumer and her husband exited the vehicle, they along with the police officer…
ODI 10315409
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2007 toyota prius. Consumer states delayed brake reaction. Must press firmly for brake to stop the vehicle. *tgw the consumer stated she noticed the problem with the brakes when she first drove down a hill. When she applied the brakes, it took a long time for it to hold instead of holding at the first pressing of the brake pedal. The vehicle continued to roll down the hill until the pedal was applied harder. *jb
ODI 10314358
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When attempting to use the brakes on my 2007 toyota prius when driving over a bumpy surface, pothole, etc., it takes a short distance or 1-2 seconds for the brakes to take hold and slow/stop the car. It feels as though the car lurches forward a bit before braking and the "slip indicator" warning light on the dash flashes. This has happened approximately 10 times since buying the car in april of 2007. I have notified…
ODI 10308497
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
ABS, VSC, BRAKE FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10312448
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
I have a 2007 toyota prius and have experienced the same braking issue that is being reported about the 2010 prius. I have noticed that when i am driving or braking while going over pot-holes, railroad tracks, or very bumping roads i can feel a sudden and momentary loss of braking and/or acceleration. I also noticed that the traction control indicator light on the dash always turns on when this happens. I took the…
ODI 10308112
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When i hit a bump, while applying my brakes, they will stop working for a short period of time. This happens frequently. *cn
ODI 10307648
Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2007 prius touring can/does experience braking issues when slowing/braking downhill and coming in contact with a manhole cover, pothole, or other "even" road surface. Thought it was the tires, so replaced the original bridgestones for nokians, but the issue still occurs. The "sensation" is you feel like you've lost control of the car momentarily. As a result, i've changed my commute route home and drive much…
ODI 10307490
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2007 Toyota Prius.
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