2007 Toyota Prius Service Brakes Problems
- 95
- 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 95 stored complaint records:
- 18 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake actuator · 33 records
- brake light · 12 records
- brake pedal · 11 records
- lights came · 11 records
- brakes failed · 10 records
- warning lights · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 35 |
| 150–400k mi | 20 |
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Frequently the brakes would feel hard and fail to fully engage once putting the car in drive and releasing the parking brake. This was most apparent when parked on a hill. Once the parking brake was released, with the brake pedal fully pressed, the car would roll forward a couple of feet before stopping unfortunately it has now done the same thing to me in the middle of an intersection and as a result i rear ended…
Crash reported
ODI 10653220
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the car, the dash symbols vsc, abs and the (!) turned on and the car started to beep inside. Alarmed at what was happening, i hit the brakes to find that they were not working and there was no resistance when pushing down on the brake pedal. I was in a parking lot when this happened and had to swerve to avoid hitting people walking around. After a minute or 2 of coasting i was approaching a dead end…
ODI 10631722
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
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I had my car in for 110,000 mile service on april 25. They changed the oil, rotated the tires, installed a new air filter and said that i needed new front brakes and they cleaned and adjusted the back brakes. Yesterday after backing out of the garage the brake light warning light along with the abs and vsc light came on briefly. On interstate 90 nearing downtown cleveland all of these lights came on again along with…
ODI 10586183
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
Service Brakes
I was driving within the speed limit on i-40 east toward knoxville on a friday evening. Suddenly all the warning lights came on and buzzers went off. I pulled over to the right lane to prepare to pull over to the shoulder or take the nearest exit. Traffic was very heavy with lots of trucks. I saw an exit about a mile ahead and took it. I found i had very limited braking ability. I pressed on the brakes and slowed…
ODI 10583457
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
Body · Service Brakes
The rubber cover over the rear hatch latch got soft and would stick onto my hands. I had to pay to have it replaced. Also my breaks grab especially when the weather is damp.
ODI 10789735
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that she was driving 2 mph and made a stop at a traffic stop when the brake warning light illuminated. There was also an accompanying beep that sounded as the brakes failed. The vehicle was inspected at a local dealer and the contact was advised that the brake actuator failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to cover 30 percent…
ODI 10511319
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 7 mph and pulling into a parking space, he attempted to engage the brakes and it failed to stop the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle kept moving forward, went over a divider, and crashed into two vehicles. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was…
Crash reported
ODI 10510033
Engine · Service Brakes
I experienced a scary situation with my 2007 prius today. While i was driving all of a sudden the abs brake light and dsc light and (!) light and brake light came on and stayed on. The car also made a loud buzzing noise in the cabin. I pumped the brakes and it was not very responsive. Luckily nobody was around because i felt had i needed to stop on a dime, i probably wouldn't be able to. I looked around online to…
ODI 10504503
Body · Service Brakes
Brake system: abs warning malfunction light will illuminate when brake is tapped, but there is no malfunction or issue. Have to turn off vehicle to reset it. Handle on rear door/hatchback door: handle melted into a black gooey mess, hatchback could not be opened. Went to dealership, they would not fix without charging me even though they admitted it was a known issue with the vehicles. The first quote we got was…
ODI 10541882
Service Brakes
Anti-lock brake system on dry and wet roads have adversely effected braking on my 2007 prius for as long as i've owned it (since 10/2010). When the anti-lock brake system engages while pressing the brake with your foot the car slightly accelerates (or jumps/lunges) forward for a fraction of a second before the brakes then engage. On 11/02/2012 this issue contributed to a collision. Without this "glitch," i may have…
Crash reported
ODI 10484001
Body · Service Brakes
I was driving in heavy traffic about 20 or 25 mph the cars in front of me stopped, when i applied the brake nothing happened, my car crashed into the rear of the car in front of me. The time was about 2:30pm july 10/2012 the car had just been serviced by a toyota dealer on june 28th/2012 for the 30,000 mile check up. We live in west los angeles. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10465600
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
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he applied the brakes and one of the rear tires seized. The contact removed his foot from the brake pedal and the tire retuned to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that there was a failure with the anti- lock brake actuator, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10494622
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
I have owned two 2007 toyota prius. Both have been totaled due to what i believe is a failure of the hybrid drivetrain to disengage during emergency braking. This report is regarding the first vehicle. I have filed a separate report for the second vehicle which i still have in my possession. First 2007 prius, purchased new in 2007. On dec 9, 2009, to avoid a collision, i fully pressed the brakes with full force…
Crash reported
ODI 10823998
Service Brakes
When i am braking and my car hits a bump in the road, my brakes stop working and the "skidding" icon lights up. In order to reengage the brakes, i have to take my foot off the brake and reapply the brakes. This increases the distance i have to brake before hitting something or overrunning a red light. This has been happening since i got the car. I have learned to live with it, but i have overshot red lights and…
ODI 10650683
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated the brakes seized whenever it rained. When the brakes seized excessively it caused them to lean forward towards the windshield. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to determine what caused the failure to occur. The failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 65,000. *tr
ODI 10521379
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2007 Toyota Prius.
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