2007 Toyota Prius Traction Control System Problems
- 38
- 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 38 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- traction control · 23 records
- control light · 7 records
- brake pedal · 5 records
- railroad tracks · 5 records
- momentary loss · 5 records
- loss braking · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 toyota prius. While driving up a mountain at 20 mph, the contact stated that the tires lost traction and the vehicle slid off a mountain curve and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head and some deep tissue bruising. Medical attention was required. A police report was not filed. Due to the force of the crash, the seat belt remained…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10898521
Traction Control System
My 2007 toyota prius accelerates while braking after hitting bumps on the road. I was braking to come to a stop, the car propelled forward 2-3 times, the traction light flashed twice all why i had full pressure applied to the brake pedal. Luckily the car in front of me had not stopped completely otherwise there would have been an impact as i had no method of making the car stop moving forward. The car will also…
ODI 10396752
Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System
Whenever i brake when going over a bump, such as a manhole cover, pothole, or cobblestone road, the abs system engages and for a moment the brake does not seem to be working, the car is not slowing. I am worried it could lead to an accident if another car were close in front of me. When my husband mentioned the problem to the toyota dealer, the brakes were checked and we were told there was nothing wrong. However,…
ODI 10332342
Traction Control System
This failure occurs whenever one wheel looses traction with the road. Instead of the antilock braking kicking in, the brakes on all wheels are backed off giving the feeling the car is accelerating. This happens when you go over a bump or snow. On snow you have to allow additional braking distant. This is the same problem as described for the 2010 prius. *tr
ODI 10331010
Exterior Lighting · Traction Control System
For approximately the past six months the passenger side headlight in our car has gone out intermittently. This occurs when there is any vibration in the road from, for example, uneven road surfaces. Additionally, our car accelerates after hitting a bump or a pothole. *tr
ODI 10329464
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
Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
I am writing to explain two problems i have had with my toyota prius. I want to have a documented of report of these problems in the event that they result in a serious accident, as i fear they might. I have experienced these problems on a number of occasions. The first problem occurs whenever i drive over rough or uneven payment. When the traction control kicks in, it feels as if the car is surging and it is…
ODI 10319080
Traction Control System
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). I own a 2007 toyota prius, i have been having the same issues other drivers are reporting in that the vehicle will increase speed when going over bumps, or on a slippery road. I always assumed it was some traction control system and it was normal, however the recent news stories have made me aware that my situation with my…
ODI 10317936
Traction Control System
I noticed in the last few months that the "slippery" sign on my prius 2007 came on many times even under very safe road conditions. For example, when i did a right turn slowly, the "slippery" sign would come on. On february 26, 2010. I was driving my car when it started to sleet. All of a sudden, my car lost control and started to spin until it hit the snow bank on the road side. In the following week, the car…
ODI 10321196
Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
I drive a 2007 prius. Recently when driving over pot holes, the stability control kicks in and the vehicle lunges forward ( unintended acceleration). This behavior is pronounced on bigger pot holes and less in severity on uneven roads or smaller pot holes. *tr
ODI 10316132
Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
This has happened dozens of times, to myself and my wife. We are braking, and whilst braking drive over a pothole or drain. The traction control comes on, and the car disengages the brakes and the car lurches forward. After clearing the pothole, the traction control then disengages, and the brakes re-engage. Several times, i have come close to hitting the car in front. Conditions: clear, sunny, dry roads. Car:…
ODI 10312607
Traction Control System
I have multiple times experienced a dangerous over-sensitivity of the traction control system on my car. It consistently happens in the following scenarios: a) if i am driving at a low speed, say 20 mph, on a smooth, dry paved road and then "panic break" the trac system kicks in and temporarily cuts power to my car, resulting in a momentary loss of braking. B) if i am waiting at a stop light in the right hand lane,…
ODI 10320292
Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System
When braking while driving over potholes, speed bumps, manhole covers, or any kind of bump in the road, car lurches forward, and brakes do not work at that moment, in addition, the traction warning light flashes telling driver car has lost traction with road. It occurs every single time the brakes are depressed while driving over a bump, pothole, manhole cover, or any kind of bump in the road. Have come extremely…
ODI 10310743
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
Traction Control System
Toyota prius 2007. Will not move when on any slippery surface. The traction control has no override. This could get someone killed when they are trying to merge into traffic and the traction control shuts the power to the wheels when it is severely needed. This only happened in my driveway, my other vehicles went through the snow with no problem, the prius kept losing power and there was no way to shut it off. Some…
ODI 10308884
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
Traction Control System
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) sudden loss of power when tires lose traction (2007 toyota prius - vin: [xxx] ). *tr
ODI 10317329
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
The complaint involves a 2007 toyota prius. Since new this vehicle exhibits a momentary loss in braking when suddenly encountering bumpy or slippery surfaces. The events are typically accompanied by a flashing warning light indicating a slippery surface. These events result in a slight but noticeable decrease in braking force. Both my wife and i can detect when this occurs. No parts have been replaced and we have…
ODI 10305062
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
I own a 2007 toyota prius and have experienced occasional momentary loss of braking (my foot firmly on the brake pedal) while driving over a bumpy surface. While braking over small pot holes, railroad tracks, rough patches, etc., the car seems to lunge forward apparently as the brakes release for a split second (approximately 1/4 to 1/2 second). The road conditions can be wet or dry. At the same time, my traction…
ODI 10307776
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
Obviously there has been a lot of media coverage over the past day or so over the third generation prius and brake issues. While i have a 2007 prius (second generation), i can say that my car also suffers from the same issue while braking on an uneven road, going over a bump, etc. (this has happened on dozens of occasions). With my foot on the brake pedal, my cars feels as if it momentarily lurches forward before…
ODI 10305788
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 braking while going over pot-holes, railroad tracks, or very bumping roads i can feel a sudden and momentary loss of braking. I also noticed that the traction control indicator light on the dash always turns on when this happens. *tr
ODI 10307689
Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System
When braking, if the car hits any kind of pothole, speed bump, or imperfection in the road that causes the traction control light to illuminate, all braking power is lost and the car glides (as if neither the brake or gas pedal are depressed) until the traction control light goes off, at which point braking power is returned. The traction control is very sensitive and many small bumps or imperfections can set it…
ODI 10304422
Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System
I have an ongoing problem with my 2007 prius with braking and traction control in slippery conditions (rain, snow, ice), and on slippery or uneven surfaces (railroad/trolley tracks, manhole covers, etc.). I have reported it to the toyota dealer several times starting in the summer of 2007 and have been told there is no problem. The car seems to lurch or slide under these conditions which is alarming even at very low…
ODI 10308326
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
Control Unit/Module · Traction Control System
During turns at times my 2007 pruis will bog down and have no power. I have reported the problem to the dealer and they believe it my be a sensor problem where the abs senses to much spin and cuts power to the transmission. It takes about 5 to 10 seconds to get the power back to the transmission. During this time the car cannot move. *tr
ODI 10305209