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.
Vehicle Speed Control
We were stopped at a neighborhood intersection. As we began to let off of the brake to make a left hand turn, the car accelerated uncontrollably. Depressing the brake had no effect on the acceleration. Before we turned the wheel to the left to begin the turn, the car had sped across the [redacted], jumped a 6 1/2 inch curb, went through a fence, across another street, and was stopped when it hit a second fence. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10302975
Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota prius problem - cruise control malfunction: on 2 jan 2010 (about 0600 hrs) i was driving a rented prius (alamo) from palm beach, fl to miami, fl. I was using cruise control and going the listed speed limit for i-95 (65mph). The car seemed to be performing correctly for the first 35 plus miles but then i got into heavy traffic and had to brake. The cruise control released normally and i slowed to about 60 mph.…
ODI 10310799
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
On 31 december 2009 my 08 prius was slowed down prior to turning into a driveway, when it suddenly accelerated. It went out of control and crashed into trees and a powerpole. The floor mat, that according to toyota is supposed to cause this, was properly attached to the pegs in the floor, and in proper place even after the crash recently, on 6 april, 2010, i again experienced a sudden unexplained acceleration when…
Crash reported
ODI 10318464
Vehicle Speed Control
Approximately 2 months ago i received a letter from toyota re: recall due to potential for car mat causing accelerator to stick open. Letter indicated they would notify me "as soon as a campaign remedy is available for my vehicle." letter further indicated that i could submit a complaint to you "if you believe that toyota has failed or is unable to provide a remedy without charge or within a reasonable time".. I…
ODI 10318302
Vehicle Speed Control
Dec 1 2008 prius - unexpected acceleration in stop and go traffic and with foot on the brake, the car suddenly accelerated and hit the car in from of me ... Approximately a car length or so away. The motor raced high and i was unable to get the engine to shut down until i held on the power button for an extended period of time. The car in front of me was pushed into the car ahead of them it took toyota over a month…
Crash reported
ODI 10317638
Vehicle Speed Control
At 15k miles the car started to lurch when applying brake. Called dealer and was simply told that is how the prius is. This action continued and every time it happened we called the dealer and got the same answer. At 60k we were on our way to service for regular maintenance and 2 blocks away the car lurched into traffic. That was the most aggressive the car had ever got and it scared us to the core. When we arrived…
ODI 10314230
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that while attempting a left turn and depressing the accelerator, the vehicle would not respond. The contact was in the process of making the turn when another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contacts vehicle. The vehicle spun twice and came to a stop. A police report was filed and two passengers were reported injured. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10390607
Vehicle Speed Control
Rapid acceleration while cruise control engaged. While cruise control was set for 68 mph, i found it necessary to pass a semi. While the cruise was engaged the accelerator was depressed and i was able to pass the truck not having to go any faster than 73. Shortly after, i became aware that the car was continuing to accelerate and i was unable disengage cruise control by braking once normally and braking once…
ODI 10356299
Vehicle Speed Control
2008 toyota prius. On 11/18/09. 1) i was parked and ready to leave the parking spot when suddenly the car had an acceleration backwards. I couldnt stop the car but luckily i was in a tight parking spot and the car hit the object behind (like a tree) under the 45 degree angle which left the deep rear corner bumper dent. (still there). I called in and complained to brooklyn toyota and drove in for service the same day…
ODI 10307538
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. While idling at a stop light, the engine revved , and then the vehicle accelerated. She has called the toyota manufactured, and was advised that the floor-mats caused the failure. She was waiting for a representative to call her back. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10294164
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle body lurches forward when gas engine starts. This happens when the vehicle starts from cold, or when the vehicle is in park and the gas engine starts. We told the dealership this, but they said it was nothing. This happens every so often, not sure what leads up to it. *tr
ODI 10293313
Vehicle Speed Control
I am not being melodramatic when i say that i thought i was going to die today. My 2008 prius accelerated almost out of control. I was merging onto an expressway when the accelerator seemed to have a life of its own and took off at an incredibly high rate of speed. It would not stop, kept getting faster and faster. I managed to slow down the vehicle. It was fine for the [redacted] down that expressway. After getting…
ODI 10289907
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle did not stop as expected in stop and go traffic. I bumped the car in front of me in the morning. And then on the way home i almost rear ended another car. This never happened before or since. I thought something was wrong with me that would make my timing be so off that i would hit another car! I told the dealer about it and they said it was probably "brake fade". I disagreed and stopped driving the car…
Crash reported
ODI 10319962
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. She stated that while the vehicle was parked with her foot on the brake pedal, it accelerated on its own without a warning. She then put the vehicle in neutral, it slowed down, and stopped accelerating. The dealer stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle and they could not duplicate the failure. This problem has occurred 2 additional times. No repairs were made to the…
ODI 10313603
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota pruis. While driving with the cruise control set at 60 mph , the vehicle began to accelerate without intention. After repeated brake application, he was able to stop the vehicle. However there were small flames inside of the passenger and driver front wheels. The fire was extinguished. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the…
Fire reported
ODI 10292108
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
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius hybrid. While entering the parking garage the vehicle accelerated without intention. As a consequence the vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. Prior to the failure he noticed that the electric power "off" switch was engaged. The estimated cost for damages for each vehicle was $1,000. The failure mileage was 39,000. The current mileage was 40,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10286665
Vehicle Speed Control
This is about my prius 2008 model. When it goes over bumps or uneven road surfaces, the car tends to surge forward suddenly and unexpectedly. It doesn't occur all the time, but more than enough times for me to notice. Usually, it is when i'm going between 35 and 45 miles an hour over a bump or uneven surface. I correct the surging by applying the breaks gently. I have not yet made the dealer aware of the issue. The…
ODI 10306548
Vehicle Speed Control
Was stopped in traffic, at a light. Light changed to green. Car ahead of pulled forward. I moved forward, ~15-20mph. Car ahead stopped. I released accelerator and pressed on brake pedal. Car did not slow down, kept moving forward as if accelerator was pressed. Brake pedal felt 'hard', it did not move down. I kept pressing the brake pedal. Brakes finally took hold and car stopped. Luckily i did not hit the car in…
ODI 10280896
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota prius, 2008, involved in accident , august 13, 2009 when it accelerated rapidly out of control after being at a stop sign for 4 minutes stopped in a line of traffic, hitting car in front and being very difficult to bring to a stop. Went from 0 to 45 mph very quickly and hard to stop .toyota has not responded to complaint or my insistence that it be fixed. Was deemed by judge who heard the appeal of ticket to…
Crash reported
ODI 10308336
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. While driving 5 mph into a parking space and slowly depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a shopping cart. The vehicle proceeded, crashing into another shopping cart and then into a brick wall. The vehicle sustained moderate damage to the front end bumper. The vehicle was repaired by his insurance company. The manufacturer advised…
Crash reported
ODI 10319189
Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2008 toyota prius. On 12jul2008 i was returning home and driving on hwy 70 east,near goldsboro, nc. I was traveling at a speed of approx 55-60 mph. The vehicle was in cruise control. The traffic was getting heavy and i had to slow down. So i put on the brakes and the cruise control did not respond or disengage at that time. So i kept applying pressure on the brake pedal and pulled off of the roadway. When i…
ODI 10276530
Vehicle Speed Control
Prius accelerates when brakes are applied going over pot holes and sometimes ridges in the road. *tr
ODI 10320809
Fuel System, Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving home from church july 5, 2009 the beach traffic was bumper to bumper. Stop and go traffic. I was stopped behind an suv. The traffic started to move and my prius bolted forward into the suv which in turn pushed it into another suv. My car was totaled. The engine was pushed all the way back into the front seat. This should have been just a fender bender. No one was injured. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10318208
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving my employer's 2008 (or 2009) toyota prius several times in summer of 2009, i pressed the accelerator pedal to the floor to pass, and the pedal stuck in the wide open position. This happened several separate times during the summer of 2009. The car was sent to local toyota dealership, where it was supposedly fixed, however it stuck several times again after repair? This problem had nothing to do with…
ODI 10290766