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
2008 prius brake acceleration. I pulled slowly into my regular parking spot at work . My prius all of a sudden sped up and i couldn't stop it before the car hit the utility box on the side of our office. I have pictures and a witness. I informed my insurance "allstate" when the problem was brought to public attention but because i had moved and no longer have allstate, they were not concerned. I have notified toyota…
Crash reported
ODI 10305215
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. When braking from speeds of 6 mph, there was an unusual increase in brake stopping time. The contact stated she applied extreme pressure to the brakes before they engaged. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 25,000. Updated 7/26/10 *cn the consumer stated the…
ODI 10331359
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. Whenever the contact would attempt to apply the brakes while driving at a low speed they would not fully engage increasing stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the failure could not be reproduced. The current and failure mileages were 25000. Updated 03/09/10. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle would lurch sporadically, which only occurred…
ODI 10305550
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was in williams, az on may 27, 2009. At the railroad rv park. Got into my 2008 prius to return to conress and immediately smashed into a post about 50 feet from my starting point. It happend so fast i don't know how it happened. Didn't even have a chance to apply the brake. Filed an accident report report with the williams police department since there was property damage to the rv post and my prius. Had moderate…
Crash reported
ODI 10308534
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
No brakes, 2008 toyota prius with only 10,000 miles. Failed sensor. *tr
ODI 10269596
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On my 2008 prius i applied the brakes over anything other than perfectly smooth dry pavement and the "traction control" light comes on and the car stops all braking force momentarily for approximately a second or so. While this is usually just an annoyance i was driving on the washington capital beltway i-495 east near the route 50 the car ahead of me slammed on the brakes, i looked away briefly then hit the brakes…
Crash reported
ODI 10310040
Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When my 2008 toyota prius moves on a bumpy surface at low speed i feel a pause in the braking - same problem that is being reported on the 2010 models. *cn
ODI 10307640
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. Whenever the contact drives the vehicle during wet conditions and applies the brakes the rear tires will lock and then release without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact had the rear brake drums cleaned. The failure is still occuring. The contact has noticed the failure since the day the vehicle was purchased. The current mileage is 46000,…
ODI 10304240
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1. In the k-mart level parking lot when starting to press on the brake pedal the car shot forward about 6 feet. Note that the driver's side has never had a floor mat. 2. Brakes were tested at the dealership where the preowned car was purchased and the dealer said that there was no problem with the brakes. 3. This problem recurred four other times, the most recent of which was on the way to the car dealership where…
ODI 10357176
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
A. Dash lights would just disappear (no display for speed or gear) b. Key "bob" wouldn't release and car wouldn't turn off. - twice c. Car would "rev-up" when engine cool while in gear applying brakes 1. Took to dealer to resolve - couldn't recreate the problems and was told to keep the key in my pocket. 2. Second time was able to take to the dealer while the problem was happening. After 30 minutes came back with…
Crash reported
ODI 10313413
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
This is for a 2008 toyota prius. This problem occurs during normal daily/routine driving, and occurs almost daily. Problem: while braking, if i encounter any non-smooth surfaces (small pot hole, slight gravel, etc) or while braking and turning--the braking pressure/force momentarily releases for about a 1/2 second ,and is immediately followed by a flashing abs light. When this occurs, the car also momentarily lunges…
ODI 10306465
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. While driving in stop and go traffic at 15 mph, the vehicle would not slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. There were no injuries, but a police report was filed. Through online research, he discovered that there is an ongoing issue with the prius' electric brakes. The dealer stated that water may have entered into the…
Crash reported
ODI 10261620
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes totally failed on 2008 prius, causing it to crash into car ahead, which in turn was pushed into the car ahead of it. Wife driving, granddaughter in back seat. Reported to toyota, which investigated and claimed no problem with the brakes. $16000 repair tab. Same syndrome (no brakes) in same car encountered by husband last month (jan 2010). Accident avoided due to car ahead pulling out. Car taken to toyota…
Crash reported
ODI 10304106
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On my 2008 toyota prius, the brakes do not work after hitting a large pothole or bump. I thought it was how they normally worked on the prius as it is a very light car. However, i can make it happen at any time and have since learned of the recall (or pending recall) of the 2010 prius for the same issue. *tr
ODI 10305613
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius hybrid. While driving 10 mph he experienced a delay whenever the brakes were applied unless he continued to apply pressure to the brake pedal. He will take the vehicle to the dealer to diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.
ODI 10307730
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
We own two (2) prius cars. One is a 2008 touring model prius; the other is a 2010 prius v purchased in december 2009. Both cars have the braking issue when the antilock brakes are used on rough roads such as potholes. I have made this known to caldwell toyota - i was told both cars operate within specifications. Both cars "jump and lurch forward" when the brake pedal is "slammed on". I know that the 2010 prius…
ODI 10308808
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
I was involved in a accident in my 2008 toyota prius. I was traveling east on greenback lane in citrus heights ca on dec. 24 2008 slight sprinkling at the time at about 35 mph when the cars in front of me began to stop i couldn't get the car stopped and rear ended a van . The brakes didn't work for a second or so and i kept pressure on and finally they started to work but to late to avoid the collision. I hit a…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10317436
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
Brakes release at stops where only slight road conditions exist and here there should be complete braking. I have found this happens at numerous times during the period i have owned my 2008 prius. I believe there are valid concerns with this vehicles brake system that need to be acknowledged and addressed by the manufacturer. *cn
ODI 10307589
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When applying the brakes , over rough road the car will vault forward before stopping. *tr
ODI 10308587
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius purchased new. He stated while braking at speeds less than 10 mph, the vehicle would violently jerk forward. This incident was described as, the brakes momentarily failing and attempting to accelerate but then would catch itself.the contact stated the failure occurred over 15-20 times within a year and a half. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor were there any recalls…
ODI 10304336
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. No passengers were injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the mechanic stated that the brakes were not defective. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current and failure mileages were…
Crash reported
ODI 10244195
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2008 toyota prius and my problem is with the braking and the anti skid coming on even on dry pavement. I have also a noise that comes from braking when the car is stopped. When you press on the brake it makes a clicking and grinding noise even when the car is not going. I have had it in about 4-5 times for these 2 problems and 3 times they bled the brakes and 2 times they changed the actuator. This problem…
ODI 10306202
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Braking fails when going over rumble strips or rough road surface. 2 accidents in this car both on city streets with somewhat poor surface. Both a speeds less than 30 mph but whole system shuts down utill bumps stop only accidents i have had in 40 years of driving. I work in 3 states avg 60k /yr i asked dealer to disable the anti skid feature as manual said could be done dealer said they had trouble disabling…
Crash reported
ODI 10307659
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that the brakes on her vehicle were highly sensitive. When she barely depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle would come to a complete stop. There were four warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Once the indicators illuminated, the contact depressed the brake pedal and discovered it was soft. The pedal then extended to the floorboard. The…
ODI 10262157
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On september 1, 2008 i had an accident involving my 2008 prius. While driving south on 295 near richmond, va, traffic came to a total stop near the virginia beach exit. I was unable to stop and hit the suv in front of me. After seeing the traffic stopping, i applied my brakes as hard as i could but the car did not stop. I also did not feel the abs engage. Naturally, i was charged with causing the accident. When the…
Crash reported
ODI 10304839
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