2008 Toyota Prius Service Brakes, Electric Problems
- 77
- 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 77 stored complaint records:
- 14 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- same problem · 9 records
- slow down · 8 records
- brake pedal · 7 records
- traction control · 6 records
- applied brakes · 5 records
- feels like · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 49 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Electric
2005 and 2009 toyota prius braking problems. I have a 2005 and a 2009 toyota prius. On both of these vehicles, i have experienced the same problems which are being described in the news about the 2010 prius model. I have never had an accident relating to this problem, but the potential is certainly there. The problem occurs when i am moving forward, have the brake slightly depressed, and i hit a pot hole or speed…
ODI 10307221
Service Brakes, Electric
I have 2008 toyota prius and i had also had issues when trying to brake over uneven speed bumps or metal connections in bridges (i do not know the name of the connectors). One time while driving on the bridge i started to brake since the upcoming stoplight had turned red. Trying to slow my car down (since i was driving a street, i was not going fast in the first place), i pressed my brake pedal as i was going over…
ODI 10305571
Service Brakes, Electric · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on pch in corona del mar, ca at a speed of approx. 25 mph. Trying to brake at a pedestrian crosswalk where a car was already stopped in front of the prius. Car did not brake, instead it accelerated and the car that was already stopped at the crosswalk was rearended. Driver of prius injured ankle. Prius is totaled. Police report was filed. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10284812
Service Brakes, Electric · Tires
My 2008 toyota prius slides when i brake on wet roads. It is very scary and i'm concerned this will cause an accident...especially because occasionally when my 77 yr. Old mother is driving it and is not accustomed to it. *tr
ODI 10286069
Service Brakes, Electric
We own a 2008 toyota prius there has been three separate incidents while braking that the car would speed up. The dealer said it was just the electric motor and gas engine changing back and forth. I read on the internet of other people with the same problem also one lady who was stopped at a red light and when she pressed on the gas pedal too take off at a normal speed the car sped up fast causing her too put both…
ODI 10307822
Service Brakes, Electric
1. Any uneven road surface, ice, or slippery road (after a rain) 2. The car lurches forward when attempting to brake as a car would with a standard transmission if braking without downshifting 3. Nothing has been done. Toyota summarizes the problem as such:the wheel slide or stability indicator switches on for no apparent reason equaling a loss of vehicle control. Happens conditions ranging from perfect to other. *tr
ODI 10305512
Service Brakes, Electric
I own a 2008 prius and have experienced a loss of braking sensation numerous times while driving on winding, or uneven road at slow speed. I thought i was just imagining this for a long time until recent weeks. I'm hoping that toyota will go back and fix earlier models as well. *tr
ODI 10308045
Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When my 2008 toyota prius moves on a bumpy surface at low speed i feel a pause in the braking - same problem that is being reported on the 2010 models. *cn
ODI 10307640
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Electric
As the traffic began to accelerate after stopping at a traffic light the brakes on my 2008 prius, which i had for less than a day, apparently failed. I had plenty of room ( 3 to 4 car lengths) when the van in front of me stopped short. I slammed on the brakes, but the vehicle failed to stop (the highway was wet and i assumed the anti-lock brakes activated causing the stopping distance to be extended, but there was…
Crash reported
ODI 10310643
Service Brakes, Electric
2008 prius:on several occasions while breaking on rough roads or over manhole covers, vehicle looses traction(lights on dash flash and breaks fail) momentarily. Usually already slowing, feels like battery power starting to take over, then when you go to break it seams like the battery power is just kicking in. (a timing thing) exactly as what was described in 2010 prius. Vehicle was taken to dealer a year ago.…
ODI 10312010
Service Brakes, Electric
I have a 2008 toyota prius. I have experienced a change in deceleration as you are braking and the vehicle speed is 10-15 mph when the vehicle switches from regenerative braking to mechanical braking there is a lag and the sensation that the vehicle is speeding up. *tr
ODI 10305256
Service Brakes, Electric · Vehicle Speed Control
I drive a 2008 toyota prius. As i was driving out of the gas station and stepped on the accelerator, the car continued going faster. The brake did not work, the only way the car stopped was by hitting another car. *tr see also 10265332 *dsy.
Crash reported
ODI 10273044
Service Brakes, Electric
Driving 2008 toyota prius, going around a round about when the car went over a small patch of ice. The brake was applied but the car did not seem to slow down or respond. The cars passenger front tire hit the curb and caused $2300 worth of damage to the vehicle. There were no other injuries or damage. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10318269
Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System
I own a 2008 toyota prius and from the day i drove it off the lot its had braking problems. I have always just assumed the car was useless in bad weather because the smallest amount of rain or snow seemed to prevent me from braking. I would begin to slow down and if the car noticed a tire slide even an inch it would seem to activate the traction control and the break would release. I thought this was some sort of…
ODI 10302435
Service Brakes, Electric
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that when driving over a bump at low speeds, when she depressed the brake pedal, the brakes would not engage. It would slow down eventually but not in the normal time it should. When depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would jerk forward as if the contact made a sudden stop. She took the vehicle to the dealership twice. The first time she was told by…
ODI 10310772
Service Brakes, Electric
2008 prius speeds up when brakes are applied while going over bumpy road or pot hole this is a constant problem that exists today. *tr
ODI 10305906
Service Brakes, Electric
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. Whenever the contact drives the vehicle at a low speed and travels over a bump or pot hole while attempting to brake the contact noticed that the vehicles brakes would momentarily disengage and then correct itself. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating normaly. There were no prior warnings and the current and…
ODI 10310864
Service Brakes, Electric
2008 toyota prius: driving over manhole covers or bumps in the road, the car felt like it accelerated when braking and the "slippery" light came on the dashboard. It happens whenever i need to brake over a manhole or bump or slick spot. I went to the dealer months ago (end of summer '09) with this complaint but said they would need to do a full diagnostics on the car at my expense since there have been no issues…
ODI 10305816
Service Brakes, Electric
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). Hello and to whom it may concern: i purchased a 2008 prius on may 14, 2008 and experienced within one month of buying this prius, an issue with the brakes. I tried braking as i pulled up to my garage in order to park my car in front of it like i usually do, the brake acted "iffy" and the car went right into my garage door!…
ODI 10313804
Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System
I have read news reports about the 2010 prius braking issues. As an owner of a 2008 prius, i have experienced near identical behavior. When braking, if the car hits a pothole or a bump, i momentarily (maybe 1/2 -1 second of time) lose all braking power before braking then resumes. After this 'hiccup' the abs/traction control light blinks 3-4 times. The issue has never resulted in an accident, however i have changed…
ODI 10305322
Service Brakes, Electric
In year of 2009, i drove my 2008 toyota prius to visit my friend's house on a local road. The weather was nice. While i saw my friend's house near, i started to hit the brake to slow down, all of sudden, my car got speeding up and i ended up to hit the roadside fence to stop this terrible shock. I spent about $2,500 to fix the front bumper cover and other scratches on my car. Until now i read the news about the…
ODI 10312436
Service Brakes, Electric
When i tried to slow down and hit the break, it took more time, compare to other car. I tried not to hit the car ahead of me and turn left and hit the left front door to the furniture on the street beside garbage can. I didn't crash to the other car and i didn't get hurt. I thought that is usual for hybrid car and i fixed my car in autoshop. Since then, i hit break very early. And last winter, my car didn't stop on…
Crash reported
ODI 10307080
Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
1) the even happens during normal braking from 40 mph over a road with potholes. The location is here: http://maps.google.com/?ie=utf8&hq=&hnear=cleveland,+cass,+missouri&ll=38.67887,-94.675729&spn=0.00139,0.00284&z=19 2) the car loses all braking for 1-2 seconds after running over the pothole. If somebody was in front of me, it would result in a accident. It happens 5 days a week as part of my daily commute. 3)…
ODI 10307381
Service Brakes, Electric
When i depress brake pedal just before stopping it feels like the brake disengages for a second and then reengages before coming to a halt. Been this way since i got the 2008 prius. Every one i speak to just shrugs. No incidents as yet. *tr
ODI 10285758
Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System
I own a 2008 toyota prius and i have been experiencing the same braking as the issues as the recent 2010 recall since i have owned the car brand new. When coming to a stop on a semi rough road (all the time) the cars brakes stutter and the antilock engages and dis-engages creating the car to not have proper braking control. Nothing has been done to correct the issue. *tr
ODI 10308118
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