2008 Toyota Prius Control Unit/Module Problems
- 14
- 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.
What owners report
- brake pedal · 7 records
- road surface · 4 records
- failure occurred · 4 records
- brakes failed · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- same problem · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Control Unit/Module
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. Whenever the contact applies the brakes while traveling over a rough surface the abs will activate causing the vehicle to surge forward. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 65000.
ODI 10317126
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. While driving approximately 6 mph on an icy road surface; proceeding to make a right turn with pressure applied to brake pedal, there was a three second delay power response. The driver exerted excessive force to the brake pedal and suddenly, the vehicle slowed down. The vehicle was able to resume normal operation. The failure occurred whenever making a right turn on any type…
ODI 10310309
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own and operate a logistics company in southern maine. Part of our fleet is three 2008 toyota prius'. In reading the description of your 2010 prius brake failure investigation, i can say for absolute sure that this same problem exists in the 2008 model year. In all three of our prius', on several occasions, i have experienced this problem. We aren't known for having the most wonderful roads in the northeast and we…
ODI 10306087
Control Unit/Module · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. She stated that three times she has experienced sudden acceleration. Once while turning left on the highway at 55mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated. She also experienced brake failure when pulling up to a stop sign, or red light, or driving over a bump the brake did not respond immediately. She took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated the vehicle is not included…
ODI 10312816
Control Unit/Module
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. When driving approximately 15 mph over an icy or bumpy road surface and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle seemed to continue accelerating instead of decreasing in speed. The driver had to continue depressing the brake pedal in order to decrease the speed of the vehicle. She noticed the problem on at least 6 separate occasions. The dealer was contacted and stated that…
ODI 10318823
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. Whenever the brake pedal was engaged while driving at speeds of 20 mph or more over ice or a speed bump, the brakes failed. When the failure occurred, the traction control would activate causing the vehicle to slide momentarily. The manufacturer was contacted via email; however she has not received a response. No repairs were made to date. The failure mileage was under 1,000…
ODI 10305391
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The nhtsa should widen their formal investigation of the momentary loss of braking capability while traveling over an uneven road surface, pothole or bump in toyota prius hybrids, beyond model year 2010, to at least the 2008 and 2009 models. I have a 2008 toyota prius hybrid and i've been having the same problem since i bought mine in june of 2008. Please widen your investigation to at least the 2008 & 2009 prius…
ODI 10306062
Control Unit/Module
2008 prius brake problem. The same problem described with the 2010 prius, is exactly the same issue i am having with my 2008 prius. Please consider extending the evaluation of the prius back to earlier years of the problem. *jb
ODI 10306015
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that during inclement weather the brakes locked. The contact states while driving 5 miles per hour the contact applied the brakes and went through the intersection while applying the brakes. The contact states that the vehicle was having problems when it was purchased. The contact states that he has taken the vehicle in for inspection and was told nothing…
ODI 10311222
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
I have a 2008 prius that has the same problem as that reported with the 2010. Every time i brake on a rippled or bumpy surface, there is a repeated momentary loss of braking. On a certain downhill stretch of road near me, it happened every time i drove it, until it was resurfaced. Another problem is that if the vehicle is on an inclined surface of crushed rock, there is a complete loss of power. The dealer describes…
ODI 10306089
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that when driving over a rough or bumpy surface and trying to depress the brake pedal, the pedal would depress further than normal and the brakes failed for a few seconds before the abs activated. The issue was ongoing and occurred whenever he drove over a particular rough surface in his neighborhood. He also attempted to brake before he drove over the…
ODI 10306486
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. While driving 10 mph the brakes failed whenever the vehicle was driven over a bump or pothole in the road. The vehicle lost traction and continued to accelerate uncontrollably. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle is designed with the braking feature that caused the failure. The contact is concerned about the risk of a crash occurring. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10305634
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph and applying the brakes they failed to respond unless she applied pressure. This failure occurred approximately 20 times since she purchased the vehicle. The brakes also malfunctioned whenever she drove over railroad tracks. The dealer stated that she must be doing something wrong to cause the brakes to malfunction. No repairs have…
ODI 10307836
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. While driving 35 mph it became difficult to engage the brake pedal and the vehicle felt as if it were gliding. The failure has occurred since the vehicle was purchased and only occurred whenever she drove over a pothole. The contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was 2.
ODI 10305307