2008 Toyota Prius Electronic Stability Control 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:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake system · 6 records
- stability control · 6 records
- control light · 5 records
- making turn · 5 records
- anti lock · 4 records
- lights came · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
My car has been having this issue with braking and dashboard lights with 'brakes, abs, vsc. Have taken it to the dealer and have spent thousands of dollars already. Replaced the brake system (pads, drums, etc..), catalytic converter, hybrid battery. Every time i drive out out of the dealer 'all is good' as codes were cleared but a few months after, the lights are on again. These issues have cause are causing my car…
ODI 11258611
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Second generation toyota prius (model years 04-09, an estimated 669,700 vehicles, toyota highlander 06 ~66,200 vehicles (and lexus models~196,000 vehicles) have a known defective brake power booster known as brake actuator assembly. Toyota published tsb 0032-16. The brakes fail. Toyota denied to remove the known faulty part in 2016 because the part had not established symptoms yet and vehicle was over 175,000 miles.…
ODI 11243156
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
While driving on the highway the abs, vsc, and (!) lights came on. The brake pedal became hard, and i had to push incredibly hard to slow the vehicle. After having the codes read and resetting the abs, vsc, (!) lights, the brakes worked again until the lights came on again after about 50 miles. The codes have read "accumulator pressure fault".
ODI 11203307
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
On friday, november 2, 2018. The brake light and lights for abs and vsc came on, i brought it on to a toyota dealership service center. He immediately told me without inspecting it that it would be a very costly repair. I received a phone call after they ran diagnostic test and he confirmed it was the abs actuator that needed replacements at a cost of $2500. And then told me that there was a warranty enhancement but…
ODI 11145143
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Driving on city street while very rainy outside, drove through a puddle and felt the brakes loosen, all the warning lights came on and wouldn't turn off. Anti-lock breaking system was offline. Took to toyota dealership, mechanics said the abs is not communicating with the computer and it would be $2800.00 to fix. Breaks feel loose and are not as responsive anymore.
ODI 11129305
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Powered on vehicle in driveway and while the car was still in park and the brake pedal engaged, the car rolled out of the driveway. I applied additional pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle from rolling out. A week later, the instrument panel warning lights for abs, vsc, brake system and brake illuminated due to internal malfunctions of the brake actuator assembly. Toyota stated the vehicle is outside of…
ODI 11093297
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
If i am applying the brakes when i hit a pothole or bumps in the road the brakes briefly stop working and don't re engage for several feet. Thus, if i am driving 30mph, the brakes won't re engage for about 15 feet. I took the car to the dealer twice and they claimed there was no problem. I checked online and found numerous complaints of the exact same problem by other 2008 prius owners. I believe it is a programing…
ODI 10983434
Electronic Stability Control
I purchased my 2008 toyota prius as a certified pre-owned vehicle in 2014. Every time the car goes over a bump in the road -- be it a man hold, railroad tracks -- the car traction control light illuminates and the car lurches forward for 1-2 seconds. This has happened countless times. It is a commonplace occurrence when going over any kind of uneven surface on the road. From what i have read, this is common in the…
ODI 10744825
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle starts, runs for limited time -2-3 mins. Shuts off vehicle starts no electrical visibility on dash.. Blank. Vehicle starts with electrical visibility, runs for 3-5 miles, looses electrical visibility. Updated 12/4/2017*cn vehicle starts with electrical visibility runs for 3-4 miles .vehicle stops, shuts off in traffic. Vehicle will not start. Requires jump start,,. And runs enough to take car to dealer.…
ODI 10735342
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
My 2008 prius won't stay in gears occasionally gear jumped back from d to n mode. Fortunately, it didn't happen when i drove 70 miles per hour. I went to toyota center and they said i have to pay for the shift lever. I don't know why i should pay for it, it is a defect of this car, not because how i drive this car. Plus, i don't have this money, so i didn't repair for it. I need to report this before someone get…
ODI 10588213
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
It actually happened two times within a month. In one case, i was turning left to take a ramp with a very low speed around 5 mph. Even though some parts of the road was icy, but the car didn't slip. It was exactly a several sudden pushes, unintended acceleration, with my foot on the brake only. I was so scared because i couldn't control the car for few seconds, and i thought i totally lost the control of the car. I…
ODI 10573327
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Traveling at 40 m.p.h. A pickup truck pulled out onto the roadway ahead about 150ft. I depressed the brake and the vehicle slowed quickly at first to roughly 35 m.p.h. When the abs warning light displayed for a brief moment to about 30 m.p.h. After the warning light stopped flashing; 2 flashes, about 1/2 of a second, the pressure was solid and the vehicle slowed minimally. I managed to stop the vehicle in time, but…
ODI 10550527
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
On three separate occasions i started my prius by using the electric start button without the key. The car starts and runs but the instrument panel does not light up. Once i arrived at my destination the car will not shut off. It take approx. 1 hr of running before it will turn off. My dealership indicated they had not heard of this issue but after a diagnostic test, discovered that a computer chip communicating…
ODI 10500540
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
On 09jul2012 4:00 p.m while driving my prius 2008 hybrid, heading home on i15n, the electric power on the vehicle shutdown without any previous warning, or alert. I immediately maneuvered the vehicle to the right shoulder of the highway. Immediately called aaa for a towing into toyota of escondido, located on 231 lincoln parkway, escondido, ca 92026 ph# [redacted]. Today 09/01/2012 - currently experiencing problems…
ODI 10473249
Electronic Stability Control · Suspension
I was leaving the airport and beginning to pick up speed (approximately 30-35 mph) when i had a very scary incident with my 2008 prius. It suddenly fishtailed to the left, several seconds later fishtailed to the right, and as it yet again began to fishtail to the left, i jammed on the brakes very hard and it corrected. It was terrifying and fortunately there was no one to my right or behind me and the taxi on my…
ODI 10371790
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
I own a 2008 toyota prius and have experienced braking problems since i purchased the vehicle. Any time i go over a bump/pothole, while turning, results in a floating sensation, surge forward, and momentary loss of steering. I almost had an accident 2 weeks ago at an intersection when this occurred. Serviced my vehicle yesterday and they claim the skid control system is working as it was designed. There is…
ODI 10355934
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
On 20 may 2010 at 11,966 miles every brake/stability warning light came on (including the warning for the parking/emergency brake which was not engaged), regenerative braking appeared to have failed, and hydraulic/friction brakes behaved as if abs was acting at a very slow pulse rate, approximately a 5-second cycle. For about 2 seconds during the "off" portion of this cycle the brakes were effectively inoperative,…
ODI 10489082
Electronic Stability Control
I have a 2008 toyota prius with vehicle stability control. When the car is going up or down a hill that is slippery, icy or snowy, the vsc kicks in, and all power is shut off to the spinning wheel (s). This renders the car unusable under these conditions. I have been in traffic, and barely escaped running into the car behind me. No injuries were caused, but this feature is potentially very dangerous and even fatal.…
ODI 10362144
Electronic Stability Control
I have a 2008 prius. If i have my foot on the brake and the stability system light comes on, the brake seems to release for a split second. This has not caused an accident, but i wanted to report it since the 2010 prius is being investigated
ODI 10307443
Electronic Stability Control
Can't brake effectively on snow or when car hits a pot hole *tw
ODI 10307244
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System
I own a 2008 toyota prius. I've noticed that when i run over a bump or a pothole on the road, the car seems to accelerate or jolt forward. It happens while i brake to a stop sign and run over a bump or pothole. It has also happened while letting go of the gas pedal but not stepping on the brake. Usually when this occurs the light for the traction control engages as if it detects a skid, even though there is no skid.…
ODI 10307094
Electronic Stability Control
Car seems to slip on uneven road surface. When driven over potholes or bumps in the road, the wheels seem to speed up before stabilizing back. The stability control light flashes on when this happens. *tr
ODI 10306355
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 toyota prius. Brakes fail/inoperative when driving over bumpy roads and/or potholes. It seems as though the abs or the electronic stability control engages when there is no need. This is the same type of incident that is being reported in newer prius models as well. *tr
ODI 10305234
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
2008 toyota prius. On jan 29, 2010, i was slowly pulling into a parking stall when the accelerator engaged and the car surged forward. I applied the brakes and nothing happened. I let off the brakes and slammed them on harder and the car would not stop. My car hit the side of a am/pm arco station building. I turned it into my insurance and paid the $500 deductible. My car was taken to dealership and they could find…
Crash reported
ODI 10325673
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Air · Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My car is a 2008 prius. The incident is that my car didn't stop and skidded into a concrete curb, damaging the right front power steering rack. It was snowing, about 1-2" accumulated. Driving into my office parking lot, there is a street with a steep but short hill - maybe 50feet or less - (it was not plowed or sanded). At the foot of the hill, there is a left turn into a level parking lot or a right turn under a…
Crash reported
ODI 10307159