2009 Toyota Prius Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 65
- 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 65 stored complaint records:
- 24 indicate a crash
- 10 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 8 records
- police report · 7 records
- slow down · 7 records
- foot brake · 7 records
- suddenly accelerated · 7 records
- cruise control · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 47 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
While crossing a small bridge over an expressway, applying brakes at the point of bumpy transition caused the vehicle to lurch forward for approximately one second. This caused a sudden panic, but no other effects. This is the second occurrence at the exact same bridge transition and bump over the course of 8 months. There are no recognizable side effects. This has not been reported to the dealer, nor to the…
ODI 10304383
Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2009 prius and on at least 4 occasions in cruise control my car has accelerated without my doing so. All of the times i was able to brake and bring down my speed. We tried to report this to toyota but they were not concerned. We then reported this to the dealership and the mechanic told my husband that " that sometimes happens". No report was filed or action taken. *tr
ODI 10308885
Steering · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
In addition to the traction control, abs, gas pedal/floor mat problems with the toyota prius there is also a safety issue with the power button. In an emergency situation, like the door coming open, throttle getting stuck, etc. You can't power off the vehicle quickly. You must hold the power button for some amount of time before the car will shut off. Unlike the toyota camry example where they suggested turning off…
ODI 10310682
Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased a 2009 toyota prius in april 2009. On at least four separate occasions i have had issues of my vehicle surging forward or being hard to stop after driving over a potholeand when driving on a washboard roads (1 time on the pot hole the other times were while on the dirt road). I just figured the vehicle didn't handle well dirt roads and pot holes so i am just extra careful in those conditions which is why…
ODI 10305069
Vehicle Speed Control
While in 'cruise control' with no use of the gas pedal, the car started to increase speed beyond the set speed. When i realized what was happening, i stepped on the brake which overrode speed control and began slowing down as it normally would if the car was not accelerating but at steady speed, note: date below is approximate. Event happened twice during summer of 2009 at high speed (setting at 70mph). *tr
ODI 10318813
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions when the "engine" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. There were numerous failures with various components within the vehicle. The consumption mpg screen on the instrument panel displayed inaccurate information. The engine exhibited a reduction of engine power. When depressing the…
ODI 10302651
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I am writing to let you know of a problem i am experiencing with a 2009 toyota prius that i purchased new just one week ago and which still has less than 500 miles on it. A couple of days ago i was approaching a stop at an intersection, in town where my speed had been only about 15 mph. While my foot was on the brake, just prior to a full stop, the car accelerated on its own. I kept my foot on the brake, pressing…
ODI 10273020
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. The contact was driving the vehicle at approx 10 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated as the driver's foot was on the brake trying to slow down. The vehicle in front was rear ended but the vehicle still did not stop accelerating so the driver swerved and hit a sign. There were no injuries reported at the scene, but after 3 people in the other vehicle reported injuries. A…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10304410
Service Brakes, Electric · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2009 toyota prius was less than 4 months old. As i was parking in front of my apartment, i could feel the car still accelerating while i had already moved my foot to the brake. Braking as hard as i can i realized my car wasn't responding at all. The car climbed on to the curb into the grass, hit a light pole, tilted to its right side (i was parking to my right) and fell down on its side. I tried to turn the car…
Crash reported
ODI 10269956
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. The contact stated she was pulling into a parking space and the vehicle accelerated into a parking ramp and damaged the bumper of her vehicle.there were no injuries. Vehicle was driven to the dealer and they could not duplicate the problem they told contact if the failure happen again to bring the vehicle back to the dealer. The failure mileage 5,000 the current mileage is…
Crash reported
ODI 10304341
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. The contact stated that while approaching a traffic light at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The vehicle proceeded to crash into another vehicle before coming to a stop. There were two injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle had not been tested or investigated by the dealer. The failure mileage and vin were not…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10320566
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. While applying pressure to the brake pedal at 10-15 mph, the vehicle forcefully surged forward. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer on a separate occasion for the identical failure which there was no resolution. The failure mileage was 5,000. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10289459
Vehicle Speed Control
We purchased a 2009 prius, 11/08. In 3/16/09 it accelerated unexpectedly on the nj turnpike near newark airport, a speed judged at 85 miles/hour. I was the driver, there were 4 passengers. Clearly unattended acceleration not caused by a floor mat. Scenario: traveling in right lane, came up behind cement mixer traveling at 45-50 mi/hour; accelerated quickly to get into middle lane; middle lane traffic constant,…
ODI 10321008
Vehicle Speed Control
2009 toyota prius. Consumer states problem with brakes *tgw the consumer stated on four occasions, when he applied the brakes, the vehicle would continue to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer after the third incident. However, the dealer was unable to diagnose a problem. *jb
ODI 10355330
Vehicle Speed Control
2009 toyota prius. Consumer states extraordinary experience with brake/acceleration problems. *tgw the consumer stated while waiting for her husband, she put the vehicle in park mode. She then decided to return to the front entrance of the building. She put the gear into reverse and let the vehicle go at its own speed. She stated she never touched the accelerator, but as she was about to turn the wheel to go through…
ODI 10321938