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
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. While traveling at a speed of 25 mph the contact attempted to apply the brakes and noticed that they would not engage. When the brakes failed to stop the vehicle the contact crashed into a curb which caused the vehicle to stop. The vin was not available. There were no injuries or need to file a police report. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 15,500.
Crash reported
ODI 10320717
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2008 toyota prius and i have problems with my brakes after going over bumpy roads or potholes. I notice this when i am applying constant brake pressure through bumpy road conditions as my brakes will simply let go. I personally believe that there is a software problem regarding the abs system and the system believing there is wheel lock up when there is none. This would cause the abs system to engage. It…
ODI 10318003
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Second accident caused by brake failure with acceleration. 2008 prius in stop and go traffic driving in battery (brake)mode about 10-15 mph. Car in front slowed down, i hit the brake and the car accelerated slightly. I look to be sure my foot was on the brake pedal and it was and then rear ended the car in front. Car in front move forward but prius wouldn't stop and started to accelerate again so i pushed on the…
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10316352
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Low speed brake failure resulting in crashing into car in front. Impact speed about 10-15mph. Damage to car >$2800. Stood on the brake and the car would not stop as it should. Updated 03/12/10
Crash reported
ODI 10313441
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brakes cut out any time i hit a rough place on the road while braking. I have encountered this issue approximately once per week. It depends on where i am driving. For example: there is a road close to my work where i need to brake for a stop light right at a place where a rough bridge junction exist. When i drive on this road, the brakes cut out every time. Toyota has announced they have this issue with the…
ODI 10311241
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
2008 toyota prius with anti-slip rear-wiggle upon hitting small bumps in road. The anti-slip electronic system is way too sensitive as it is responding to small bumps in the road. I can understand how this may be helpful at high speeds or icy conditions, but at slow speeds the blinking yellow skid-control dashboard light and rearend wiggle as the system tries to recover does seem annoying. The system is overly…
ODI 10310583
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota prius 2008 less serious - frequent release or lapse of braking by abs (assumed) on irregular roadway small cracks seem to confuse system with significant forward travel of vehicle before brakes reengage. Similar to my earlier 2005 model but more frequent occurrences and longer lapse in pad rotor contact during braking. Most serious brakes failed almost 10 seconds. Travel on wet slushy highway for 2 hours on…
ODI 10322675
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My brakes flash a signal on the dash and feel like they 'release' when i am braking and drive across a rough spot. Also, today my car did the same thing when i went to accelerate from a stop light, the road was wet from rain. This has happened more times than i can count and i didn't realize it was a problem although it is very concerning, until the toyota recall information about the new prius. I drive the same…
ODI 10308030
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 toyota prius - when braking over an uneven surface, the deceleration momentarily disappears - this is usually less than a second, but is very noticeable. This has happened for as long as i've owned the car (late 2007) - and i can reproduce the event. A road was just worked on near my house and a part of the pavement near the intersection has been removed and filled in with gravel - when approaching the…
ODI 10307795
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving over a bumpy road today, i applied brakes to my prius (2008). The vehicle jumped into anti-lock position and would not stop even after applying more pressure. Finally, just before rear ending the vehicle in front of me, i was able to stop. I notified toyota about this today on their web site. Is there anything else i should do? *tw
ODI 10307305
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Hello, i live in israel, software expert, m.sc. In mechanical engineering. On feb 5th 2010 my prius 2008 crashed into the car driving ahead due to the brakes problem. Crash pre-conditions: low speed - 28km/hour (17.4mph), slippery road during the rain, more than sufficient distance to the car ahead. The car ahead started braking sharply, instantly strong braking has been applied to prius with no response for a few…
Crash reported
ODI 10310331
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2008 prius. I have had several incidents of while traveling on bumpy roads, over potholes, loss of braking power. My speed has been on average between 20 and 35 miles per hour the brakes will not catch for 1 or 2 seconds. I have come close to having an accident on three separate occasions because of inability to stop within. This only appears to occur over bumpy roads and the traction control light flashes…
ODI 10308231
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 prius, 2006 lexus 400h momentary brake loss. I believe the 2010 prius brake issue goes well beyond 2010 prius models. I think the momentary (split second) delay in braking happens at low speeds, infrequently, perhaps in the b shift position exclusively (not certain on this in the lexus) and usually on slippery surfaces and/or cold weather and usually when going down an incline. The feeling i got in my prius and…
ODI 10306814
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
I just reported the brake problem for this car, but there's also a problem with the tcs. When trying to accelerate on slick surfaces there is a momentary loss of traction resulting in an overly-long compensated period of seriously reduced acceleration; this has caused safety problems in intersections, where i am unable to quickly accelerate out of the way if conditions are slick or sandy, it is so unsafe that i wish…
ODI 10306620
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
The car's anti-lock brakes fail to engage when the traction control kicks in. Thus, the car slides forward uncontrollably. I have avoided accidents only by swerving. Additionally, the traction control will activate when on dry pavement. Thus, normal stopping can be difficult if the car's traction control is activated (typically due to a bump/pothole). *tr
ODI 10307903
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Summary: brakes hesitate if i have the brakes on before driving over bumpy road transition: driving ~25 to 30mph going up hill, on bridge that is a freeway overpass, where i turn into the left turn lane that has a stoplight that leads to the freeway on ramp. If the light is red or i need to slowdown for the turn, when my wheels go over the metal transition plate between the asphalt road and the concrete bridge, if i…
ODI 10307344
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 toyota prius with a braking condition which i've come to realize isn't normal. Since i've purchased the car, i've had poor braking while traveling over rough roads, potholes and cornering. I thought this was normal as a result of abs brakes and skid control. The feeling is disconcerting and feels as though the brakes aren't initially engaging. I now realize that this isn't normal handling and performance even…
ODI 10305775
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2008 prius and it does exactly what they are reporting the 2010 models are doing. Mine jumps forward while braking over a rough road. My friend owns a 2007 model and his does the same thing. Mine occurs almost daily when transitioning home from work over a particular stretch of road. I will be glad to testify. I also sent a complaint to toyota. *tr
ODI 10305497
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a toy.pri.2008,on 02/03/10 i was leaving driveway applied gas,car took off across st. Into tidalflow of at. Ocean at high tide,the car would not shift. Brake or turn off. The police pic's noteded gas pedal was not visible, floor mat was over it, the salt water was in car and upon leaving car it was waist deep. The car was serviced 1/4/10 at toyota dealer for state inspetion and usual mt. Never mentioned recall…
Crash reported
ODI 10310582
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I am having problems with braking in my 2008 prius that sound identical to the problems being investigated on the 2010 model. When stopping at a stop sign or light, sometimes the brakes disengage and the traction control light comes on the dash and the car lurches forward. This also happens when hitting gravel, pot holes, bumps, wet patches, ice, etc. This has been a problem from the time i bought the vehicle. Just…
ODI 10305980
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2008 toyota prius which i bought new from a dealership in riverhead, ny. The car's braking system seems to temporarily stop working when i try to stop on a slippery or bumpy surface. If i depress the brake pedal forcefully, the car will eventually stop, but the stopping distance is at least 2 to 3 times what it is under other (normal) road conditions. I am a certified nys driver education instructor in my…
ODI 10304601
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When my 2008 prius goes over anything slick, wet, and sometimes loose gravel, particularly on a down-hill surface, the car slips when the brake is engaged. If applied while on the slick surface, it is as if the brake does not respond immediately; if applied previous to the surface, the brake stops responding when it hits the slick surface. It happens very frequently, at least every 50 miles or so. The variable…
ODI 10305717
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I am experiencing temporary loss of brakes while braking on uneven surfaces, bumpy streets, potholes, railroad tracks. This is not the same as normal abs activating, but longer and complete loss of braking for a few seconds. Dealer informed me this is by design. All my other cars (with abs) do not experience this in the same conditions. Incident repeated daily during my commute. I have to drive much slower because…
ODI 10305630
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2008 prius lurches forward after applying the brakes when encountering a small pot hole/ slippery conditions...the traction control light comes on. I have heard of this happening with the 2010 prius, but i am also experiencing this with my older model. This happens every time i encounter some unforeseen obstacles (2 or 3 times/month). *tr
ODI 10305520
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Whenever i drive my 2008 prius over an uneven road surface, the brake abs light goes on and the brakes appear momentarily unresponsive. This happens on a regular basis. It has not caused an accident, in part because i am a very conservative driver. But, i worry that in an emergency situation i would not be able to stop in time. *tr
ODI 10305163
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