2008 Toyota Prius Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 157
- 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 157 stored complaint records:
- 32 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- traction control · 18 records
- anti lock · 16 records
- loss braking · 13 records
- braking system · 11 records
- light comes · 9 records
- control light · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 90 |
| 30–60k mi | 38 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Whenever i'm braking the vehicle and it goes over a bump in the road the anti skid braking system engages and blinks on the dash and there is a brief several second loss of braking and i can feel the brakes disengage. *tr
ODI 10447255
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact was braking from 15 mph and entering into a parking lot but the brakes did not respond. The contact continued to apply pressure to the brakes until the vehicle came to a stop. The contact stated that the vehicle sustained scratches due to being in close proximity to a building. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the…
ODI 10394334
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
What happened on 12/23/10 was that i was going to turn around in a short driveway, approximately 6 ft long, that was on a steep incline. As i came up to the driveway, i took my foot off the accelerator to move it over to the brake. My foot was completely off the accelerator and, when the car hit the incline, it sped up really fast. I had to jam on my brakes to keep from crashing into a garage door. My main…
ODI 10380358
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2008 prius. I have complained twice to my toyota dealership that at times, when braking on a bumpy road it feels as if my brakes momentarily release. Some times it will take your breath away. I will not allow my daughters to drive this car because of the uncomfortable sensation. I know the car will stop (it always has) but for a split second it is frightening. Both times i have been told by my toyota dealer…
ODI 10352188
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact heard a squeaking noise when he applied pressure to the brake pedal, whether driving the vehicle or while it was stopped. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the failure was common but it was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000 and the current mileage was 60,743.
ODI 10358496
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2008 toyota prius touring edition has had a consistent problem with the skid light going on under the most innocuous of conditions. I now have 34,000 miles on it, and after it happened again yesterday, and i saw this website address, i decided to report it. Often, when i drive at any speed, especially on city streets, if i go over a tiny bump, a small pot hole, a minor moist spot, not to mention snow and ice, the…
ODI 10342777
Accelerator Pedal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 toyota prius with unintended acceleration. *kb an inspection was performed on the vehicle. According to the dealer, the front and rear brakes were completely worn, the rotors were also worn and were in need of replacement. The brake fluid was within normal limits and there was a fluid leak from the impact damage. The accelerator pedal was in good condition and moved freely with no binding or sticking. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10348754
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
On my 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 (~1/2 second), disconcerting period of lurching/acceleration/loss of braking ability before the car returns to normal. This problem is usually accompanied by the lighting of the yellow skid icon indicator on the dash. *tr
ODI 10334328
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that on may 21, 2010, while driving at 20 mph, the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not stop. As a result, the vehicle rear ended another vehicle. There were minor damages to the vehicle but the contact suffered a leg injury and was he taken to the hospital. There was no police report filed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10336454
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 toyota prius - braking system. Braking on a rough or bumpy road, the brakes will disengage and cause your braking time to increase by 5-10 ft without notice. When this disengagement happens, you feel for a few seconds as if you have lost control of the car and the skid light comes on as well. *tr
ODI 10332296
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
2008 prius. Often when i go over a bump the anti-lock braking system kicks in and it feels as if i have lost control of the car. I don't think i could stop suddenly. I haven't had an accident but i am uncomfortable driving sometimes even in good weather. The service department was no help. *tr
ODI 10331250
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
Frequently while driving on dry, clear and clean roads, my car braking system will seem to fail and feel like the car is going into a skid. The abs warning light comes on as well - although there is no reason for brake trouble. Seems to be happening more and more frequently lately. *tr
ODI 10330740
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When i step on the brakes, and the road is bumpy, the brakes feel like they are not working for a second, and then they grab. This happens every time i am braking and there is a bump in the road. *tr
ODI 10331546
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
During a hard braking event, the anti-lock-brakes take over but for a moment before they do, it feels like i have no brakes and the car seems to go faster. It is a scary feeling. *tr
ODI 10330571
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
S10 appropriate handling-letter to the secretary from re toyota problems *tgw the consumer stated the brakes made a noise. According to the dealer, there may have been rust on the rotors, due to lack of driving. The vehicle was not getting proper gas mileage and the gas motor made a lot of noise.
ODI 10327453
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
I drive a 2008 prius. When braking and driving over a pot-hole, bump, or other road work the anti-lock braking system engages, and the brakes release for an extended period of time (>1 second) causing the car to coast during this time. I drive on busy city streets and on highways with stop and go traffic, and this uncontrolled brake release represents a safety hazard. I have driven vehicles with anti-lock brakes…
Crash reported
ODI 10339395
Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2008 toyota prius that we purchased new in april of 08. On march 19th i was driving in heavy stop and go traffic on a street with construction panels on parts of surface. I was leaving a car length in front of me. When the car ahead stopped, i applied the brakes and nothing happened. The car kept going and crashed into the rear end of the car ahead. No one hurt but damage to bumper and hood of my car. Took…
Crash reported
ODI 10322419
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer is concerned with braking problems with the 2008 toyota prius. *ts the consumer believed the braking problem was related to weight of the vehicle, due to it being so light.
ODI 10317594
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
In my 2008 toyota prius, when i am braking (using the regenerative braking system) and hit a rough patch of pavement that requires the abs, there is a short time when no brake is engaged and the car seems to speed up temporarily (just a split second). Please note that this has happened on numerous occasions, not just the date requested below. *tr
ODI 10330584
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2008 prius has an unacceptable level of abs false activation. I have been waiting for an software update to be developed and deployed, but it seems toyota only acknowledges the issue on the 2010 model. I am a former brake systems engineer and i know how the abs should operate. This tuning is too sensitive on rough surfaces and results in temporary reduction in braking force that is disconcerting and potentially…
ODI 10318143
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Whenever i brake while driving over a bump in the road or a pothole, my brakes give out momentarily. At that same time a symbol flashes on my dashboard. My manual identifies this symbol as "the vsc (vehicle stability control) has been engaged." this form requires a specific month, day, year. The approximately incident dates are every day, every week, every month, every year. *tr
ODI 10317917
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Toyota Prius.
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