2008 Toyota Prius Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 134
- 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 134 stored complaint records:
- 46 indicate a crash
- 15 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- cruise control · 13 records
- foot brake · 13 records
- suddenly accelerated · 12 records
- brake pedal · 9 records
- slow down · 8 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 66 |
| 30–60k mi | 33 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
On 09/01/10, we took our 2008 prius in because there were two times the car didn't stop when we used the brakes. I told the service manager, the car was accelerating on its own. It was scary and i feared an accident. After they worked on the car, i was told that it was the floor mats that interfered with the accelerator pedal. It didn't make sense to me because i had to put my foot under the pedal to raise it up…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10585813
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle accelerated without manual force. In addition, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle and the contact crashed into the rear bumper of another vehicle. The contact sustained a concussion, whip lash, and injuries to the neck and back. The driver of the second vehicle sustained whip lash. A police report was filed. The…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10535642
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
While entering a highway onramp in my company's 2008 toyota prius, the car suddenly began accelerating out of control without application of the gas pedal. I had to press hard on the brake just to hold the car at 65 mph. The car was surging and lunging forward, and i worried i wouldn't be able to find a place to pull over before losing control completely. For the next 5-10 minutes, as i approached traffic in front…
ODI 10426408
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. While the contact was driving less than 20 mph when he attempted to park the vehicle and it unexpectedly accelerated upon engaging the brake pedal. The vehicle failed to stop and crashed into a cement garage wall. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The frame and front end of the vehicle were severely damaged. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from…
Crash reported
ODI 10407231
Vehicle Speed Control
My 2008 prius has been accelerating forward after i go over amy bumps in the road. It has almost caused several accidents. I asked my sealskin about it and they said my prius was operating normally. My husband says this is incorrect and it has happened to him too. I drive in heavy traffic and i am scared this will end in am accident or someone getting hurt. *tr
ODI 10392365
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the gate of the garage. The contact turned the ignition on and off and was able to drive the vehicle. The vehicle accelerated a second time and the brakes would not stop the vehicle. The vehicle stopped after the gear was shifted into neutral. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer…
Crash reported
ODI 10381259
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Pedals And Linkages · Vehicle Speed Control
2008 toyota prius. Consumer states two problems with vehicle, the abs release momentarily causes a brief surge forward any time there is a small bump in the road when braking and consumer also states he nearly rear ended another vehicle at a stop light when he almost couldn't stop, even by putting his entire weight on the vehicle. *tgw the consumer also believed the pedals were designed too close together. *jb
ODI 10382288
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2008 toyota prius, when i hit a bump or pothole at relatively low speed, the car sometimes goes into "anti-skid" mode, leading to a brief disconcerting period of lurching/acceleration/loss of braking ability before the car returns to normal. This problem is usually accompanied by the yellow anti - skid icon indicator on the dash.
ODI 10372750
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 3 mph and attempting a turn into a parking space, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal went straight to the floor and he attempted to apply extreme pressure to the brakes but to no avail. The vehicle went over a curb and a sidewalk. The vehicle came to a stop as the rear tires crashed into…
Crash reported
ODI 10359100
Vehicle Speed Control
I was sitting with the car on and in park at sonic drive in when it lunged forward 3-4 feet before i could hit the brakes. The car was taken to the toyota dealership after work. After checking on the computer and test riding it they could find nothing wrong or duplicate the sudden acceleration. *tr
ODI 10344785
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that he shifted into reverse gear and the vehicle moved forward. He was able to apply the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred approximately ten times but he did not take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. He stated that the failure occurred in a parking lot when the brakes were applied and crashed into another…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10346262
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. While driving at 2 mph the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The failure and current mileages were 17,000. Updated 10/01/10*lj while slowly moving into a parking space, with her foot on the brake, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward landing on a parking lot divider. The consumer suffered whiplash. Updated 10/10/05
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10345975
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle accelerated after driving over a bump in the road. On a separate occasion while driving 50 mph with the brakes engaged, the vehicle accelerated without driver intent. In addition, while traveling at an unknown speed, the vehicle unintentionally accelerated while driving over a road bump in the road and crashed into a…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10342706
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. While braking from a speed of 40 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact drove the vehicle off the roadway but was unable to stop the acceleration although he was depressing the brakes. The vehicle proceeded for approximately 400 yards, driving over several bumps, grass and other road obstructions before the vehicle finally came to a stop. The brake warning…
ODI 10336933
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
1. While driving and braking over potholes or rough road, the car veers forward even though brakes are being applied 2. Happens ever since we received our 2008 prius maybe once a month or so: results in scary few moments, although no accidents yet have occurred 3. Dealer claims cannot re-create the issue. *tr
ODI 10333946
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving about 65 mph on a smooth interstate, my 2008 toyota prius accelerated when i tapped the brake to take it out of cruise control. I stepped on the brake again and it stopped accelerating, and slowed down. I had removed the floor mat a few weeks prior. I took it to toyota to have the recall work done, which included a software upgrade. They said after they inspected the car that they determined form the…
ODI 10328437
Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
Hi, while driving to work this morning, my left headlight flashed and then stopped working. My 2008 toyota prius is about 1.75 years old with approximately 28,000 miles. I have heard from other prius owners that they have had problems with their headlights. I have also heard the replacement cost for the headlight is $300.00. I find that hard to believe, nonetheless headlights in everyother car i have owned seem to…
ODI 10324888
Service Brakes, Electric · Vehicle Speed Control
When hitting small bumps travelling at speeds of 25-50mph (such as bumps before bridges) the abs will activate and the pedals go loose. It seems the car can not be controlled for about 3/4 of a second once this occurs. Luckily i have never been rounding a turn or approaching stopped traffic when this occurs or i would not have been able to stop. I had one close call where the brakes seemed to lag before kicking in,…
ODI 10321701
Vehicle Speed Control
My 2008 prius suddenly accelerated as i pulled over to park at the curb 2 hours ago. My foot was on the brake, not near the accelerator, and i long ago replaced my floor mats so i know there was no mechanical interference. This is the 2nd time i have had this experience with the car. Circumstances were identical in the first occurrence. No damage resulted as the acceleration seemed to pulse for less than 1 second…
ODI 10320675
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated while driving approximately 2 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. She maintained firm pressure to the brake and was able to bring the vehicle to a stop. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact left the vehicle in the dealers possession for further inspection. The approximate failure and current…
ODI 10326611
Vehicle Speed Control
I was trying to park my car(toyota prius 2008) in the farmers market and the car didn't stop and continued to accelerate and went further about 50 feet and hit a wood pole. Later toyota service fixed the problem by changing the necessary parts in the vehicle. They confirmed that they took the car for test drive and made sure that everything is ok. But i am still scared to drive that car because of what happened. I…
Crash reported
ODI 10326541
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph into a grassy field to park the vehicle. When the brake pedal was applied the vehicle surged forward and struck a pedestrian. The contact engaged the automatic ignition off button for an immediate response. The vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle has not been…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10319704
Vehicle Speed Control
2008 toyota prius. Consumer states unintended acceleration. *tgw while driving on the freeway, the consumer let up off the accelerator, but the vehicle continued to speed up. The consumer released her foot completely from the accelerator all together, but the vehicle increased in speed. The brake was applied, but it did not slow it down at first. Finally, the brake began to work. The consumer was able to drive…
ODI 10324247
Vehicle Speed Control
Unprompted acceleration - car accelerated on its own accord. This has happened multiple times and lasts for only a second or so. This complaint is prompted by more severe reports which are very concerning to us in regard to potential hazard. *tr
ODI 10318292
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph on wet road conditions proceeding to make a right turn when the engine made a loud surging sound followed by an unintended brief acceleration, however, the vehicle was able to continue normal operation. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the malfunction. The current and failure mileages were 15,334.
ODI 10318453