2009 Toyota Prius Service Brakes, Electric Problems
- 44
- 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 44 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- feels like · 6 records
- stop sign · 6 records
- foot brake · 4 records
- light comes · 4 records
- several times · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 32 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Electric
Going over pot holes it feels like the brakes skip. It occurs almost every time i go over a hole of some sort and apply the brake. I asked toyota to double check that the abs brakes were working correctly. Toyota says its normal and that the abs system works by momentarily interrupting the braking force to prevent a skit and the resulting loss of control. *tr
ODI 10331814
Service Brakes, Electric
I own and drive a 2009 toyota prius, and i have noticed a lapse in braking while braking on rough roads. This goes back to dec. 2009, shortly after i purchased the vehicle. On my current commute, i'm noticing this lapse in braking almost daily. *tr
ODI 10331105
Service Brakes, Electric
Toyota 2009 prius loses brakes temporarily when going over bumps in the road. *tr
ODI 10331093
Service Brakes, Electric
On 4/05/2010 as i was driving west on galbraith road i was headed downhill to a red light and applying my brake to slow down for the light. As i was slowing the road became extremely bumpy and my brakes all of a sudden felt like i was sliding or floating even though i had the pedal depressed. With my stomach in my throat i lifted my foot off the pedal and reapplied. It then began to slow again. I thought i was…
Crash reported
ODI 10325756
Service Brakes, Electric
I keep hearing about prius brake problems on 2010 models but my 2009 has the same problem. I read this in an article online and realized that my 2009 model has the braking problem as the 2010 model. Article: "going downhill and approaching a stop sign. My foot is steady on the brake and i am gradually coming to a stop. Then, i inadvertently go over a bump in the road and the prius lunges forward. I had to…
ODI 10314126
Service Brakes, Electric
Braking issues with a 2009 toyota prius model. Under rough road condition the brake system does not seem to engage immediately causing a overrun of the distance needed for the vehicle to stop. *tr
ODI 10312738
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Electric
I own a 2009 toyota prius. I was pulling into a parking spot in a shopping center when my car suddenly accelerated. I hit a small tree and the car beside me. The car is being towed to camelback toyota in phoenix az. The car seemed to accelerate even though i stepped on the brake. I did not step on the breake hard but the car just pulled ahead *cn
Crash reported
ODI 10307568
Service Brakes, Electric
I have a 2009 toyota prius. The problem i describe has been happening since i first purchased the car, it is not a new problem. Occasionally, when i step on the brake to slow down when approaching a stop sign, stopped car or red light, the car does not stop immediately it seems to be delayed in it's response and then i have to step down harder on the break to make it stop and then it becomes a "hard" stop. This…
ODI 10306537
Service Brakes, Electric
1. Brakes fail to work properly 2. Occurs at least once or twice weekly; consequences -- emotional duress and concern; no accidents yet, thank god. 3. Nothing has been done to correct this yet. I went to my toyota dealer, toyota cavender in san antonio, tx 48 hrs ago to get usual oil change and to get the brakes checked for this problem. I was told by the service dept. That they were closing in an hour and the…
ODI 10306867
Service Brakes, Electric
Braking over uneven road surface such as manholes, railroad crossings and broken pavement, the car's rate of deceleration is briefly halted (giving a sensation of acceleration). *tr
ODI 10305560
Service Brakes, Electric
I own a 2009 toyota prius and notice a delay in braking specially over bumpy roads or ice, also at higher speeds. When you apply the brake the vsc light comes on in the dashboard and the car travels freely for a couple of meters sometimes even accelerating a bit before the brakes actually engage. This is observed very often. *tr
ODI 10305173
Service Brakes, Electric
I was driving home from work in my 2009 prius. When coming to a traffic light (icy conditions) i took my foot off of the accelerator, started to coast and then began to brake. I had total brake failure. The car kept going and i heard a thumping like the anti-lock brakes were trying to engage. I finally had to throw the car into neutral. *tr
ODI 10306540
Service Brakes, Electric
I own a 2009 prius and anytime that i apply the brakes and hit a pothole or any raised object on the roadway the vehicle skids or accelerates forward. The prius was purchased in february of 2009. This failure occurs everytime i hit a pothole, manhole cover or any raised object in the road while braking. When the failure occurs the yellow skid warning light in the dashboard illuminates. I have no control over the…
ODI 10305789
Service Brakes, Electric
The brakes on my 2009 prius are dangerous. When i go over a bump or rough part in the road, i can feel the pedal roll under my foot and it feels like i momentarily lose control of the brakes. *tr
ODI 10305721
Service Brakes, Electric · Vehicle Speed Control
I recently read the following article http://money.cnn.com/2010/02/03/autos/prius_complaints/index.htm and would like to report that this problem occurs in my 2009 prius. I have had it since 4/09 and it occurs consistently when i am exiting my workplace. I descend a fairly steep paved road and when i hit a specific bump in the pavement, my car accelerates for a split second. This is a regularly repeatable…
ODI 10304404
Service Brakes, Electric
2009 prius brake failure in less than 1" snow covered road. Car slid to stop with no brake control. Pedestrian in road uninjured because they moved out of car path!! Second time no brake control in snow. Car had been recently inspected with no brake findings. Will no longer drive car in snow until remedied. *tr
ODI 10304721
Service Brakes, Electric · Vehicle Speed Control
I noticed on my toyota prius 2009 takes about a second or two to actually brake. I noticed that even when i start braking slightly the car does slow down but i have to press harder (more than half way in) for the car to respond on braking. *tr
ODI 10305377
Service Brakes, Electric
2009 toyota prius hit pothole and car lurches forward. Brake light comes on for a second. *tr
ODI 10305567
Service Brakes, Electric
I purchased a 2009 toyota prius from my local dealer and have had the brakes do the same skipping as the 2010 model. When brought to the local dealers attention they stated that is the way the brakes work in anti lock mode. This has happened several times to her and just recently to me at night. So far there has been no accidents but i am concerned that it is only a matter of time. Thank you. *tr
ODI 10305641
Service Brakes, Electric
I have a 2009 prius, purchased in march 2009. Several times my brakes have stopped working on rough surfaces and the surged forward. Each time i was attempting to stop for a traffic light. I would brake, the brakes would work, and then i would hit a rough patch in the road, the brakes would stop working, and the car would surge forward. The most recent incident was in january of this year. Each time i was able to…
ODI 10306387
Service Brakes, Electric
I own a 2009 prius, purchase dec 2008. I have experienced similar brake problems as 2010. When i hit a rough or bumpy road, the brakes get squishy & less effective. I note the anti-skid caution flashes, brakes do become slightly less effective. I am an engineer. I reported this to toyota 2/8/2010.
ODI 10307459
Service Brakes, Electric
My 2009 prius, which i leased in november of 2008, has had brake problems since the day i drove it home. Occasionally the brake will catch (when applied), then release, then catch again. I've reported it to toyota 3 times and told each time by the service dept that they can't find anything. It happened as recently as 3 weeks ago, while traveling 70 mph on a highway in arizona in 22 degree weather. It was a little…
ODI 10305656
Service Brakes, Electric
My 2009 prius consistently experiences locking brakes when small bumps are hit. I can recreate this issue consistently on specific roads. *tr
ODI 10305831
Service Brakes, Electric
My company provides for me a 2009 toyota prius and it has been my primary vehicle for the past 36,000 miles. I've noticed braking issues ever since i got it brand new at the dealership. The brakes normally work exceptionally well. This car stops extremely well under normal conditions. However, if while braking, i hit any type of bump or hole or any rumble strips or anything like that, the car feels like the brakes…
ODI 10304943
Service Brakes, Electric
I purchased a 2009 toyota prius from dunning toyota in ann arbor, michigan in october 2008. Unfortunately i, as well, have absolutely experienced sudden brake loss when hitting my brakes "hard and suddenly". It feels like you are sliding on ice and the vehicle is "locked" - you have no control. As others have stated recently, this suddenly locked brake loss occurs for approximately a second to second and a half.…
ODI 10305566
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2009 Toyota Prius.
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