2009 Toyota Prius Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 78
- 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 78 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 63 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to brake, the traction warning light illuminated and the brake failed to respond with a reduction in engine power. The contact stated that the failure only lasted for a moment before returning to normal function. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000. The…
ODI 10439054
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
One week after being at the dealership for its routine oil/vehicle check-up (55,000-60,000), my red brake light, the yellow warning sign and the abs lights come up on my dashboard. Towed it back to dealership since the brakes didn't work. They found i needed to change my brake actuator and the solenoid that is stuck. According to what i've read, this should not happen period paragraph but if it does it would be on a…
ODI 10435339
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Braking ability decreases temporarily what appears to be a second or so while driving when applying brakes and going over a bump or small pothole. Decreased braking ability while going over bumps/potholes appears to occur every time. The last time of occurrence it appeared that the car may have accelerated momentarily when initially braking and going over a very shallow small pothole.
ODI 10368951
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2009 prius model1220 a 2 experiences where car seemed to "surge" when brakes applied in traffic. Only lasted seconds but disconcerting. Abs did engage initially (felt pulsing). Took car to dealership 5/17 after first episode. Nothing found wrong; tech could not duplicate problem. Had second experience 5/21. *tr
ODI 10331697
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Inconsistent brake feel on rough or wet surfaces. Though brake pedal is depressed, brakes don't feel like they are engaging properly, it feels like a violent shudder. Recently, on wet pavement i narrowly avoided hitting the car in front of me when i had to stop suddenly and the brakes took much too long to stop the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10331892
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I depressed the brake pedal suddenly going about 35 mph to avoid a car stopped in front of me. The brake didn't "catch" immediately, delaying stopping time and forcing me to swerve off the road to avoid a collision. The brake problem has occurred before, approx. Once a week. The dealer told me its due to the transition between battery and gas engine and there's no remedy. *tr
ODI 10328307
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. While driving at 35 mph approaching an intersection, the contact depressed the brake pedal but when the vehicle went over a bump in the road, it did not slow down. The contact had to apply more pressure to the brakes to slow the vehicle down. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The failure occurred again after the…
ODI 10332633
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When braking on a bumpy surface, the car brakes seem to disengage for a second and the car shoots forward. The last time this happened i was going down a hill at an intersection and the car went around the corner much faster than i would have liked. *tr
ODI 10331156
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was moving toward a stop sign and slowing as usual. The road is level and it was dry. Suddenly there seemed to be no braking and the next thing i knew i had been hit by a truck traveling at right angles from my left. I apparently went through the stop sign. I brought the car to a stop safely at the side of the road to check on the truck which had swerved into a fence. The driver of the truck was cut by glass. My…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10326543
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2009 toyota prius with 15000 miles. When i step on the brake (going less thank 30 mph) they slip for no reason. It was a nice sunny day, temps in the high 70s. I was in the process of making a right turn and the brakes slipped for a few seconds. The yellow light comes on the dash board showing traction control coming on. This happened coming down a small hill to a intersection , it happens with out warning and for…
ODI 10324527
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
I have a 2009 prius that is not a part of the "braking/traction" recall, however i've experienced the same exact problem from day one of driving the vehicle. On wet or uneven surface the traction control kicks in and car seems to lose power in the brake and accelerator for a few seconds and it is not possible to control the vehicle. In other words, you should be able to either brake and prevent a bad situation or…
ODI 10318474
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2009 prius. The issue that i experience which is giving me concern is that when i'm pressing on the brake and i pass over a bump or rough terrain or something, all of a sudden, i feel the braking to stop and the car seemingly accelerate or lurch forward and the slippery road indicator signal (sorry i don't know what it's called) will pop up for a second. *tr
ODI 10318408
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2009 toyota prius, exiting the staten island expressway and as i approached the intersection the light began to turn yellow and i tried to stop (the road surface was uneven). When i put my foot on the brake the car lurched forward into the intersection so i had to go though the red light and i was lucky that the oncoming traffic hadn't begun to move yet. *tr
ODI 10318355
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
2009 toyota prius: when driving over pot-holes, bumps, or uneven patches of road at all different speeds, the car's "traction light" will flash and the car will momentarily surge forward. It seems at this time that the brakes also temporarily lose power. This happens several times a week. This worries me as i feel this could lead to car accidents or put pedestrians in danger. Spoke with many other prius owners and…
ODI 10316745
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
2009 toyota prius my 2009 exhibits similar braking issues to those being recalled on the 2010. At least weakly during slow braking over a bump, pothole, or damp surface, the "slip" indicator comes on and the car lurches forward for approximately one second. *tr
ODI 10310619
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Momentary brake failure when driving over potholes. Also, brakes are "grabby" at very low speeds. Both conditions have existed for several months. Nothing has been done to correct the problems. *tr
ODI 10310209
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
On a daily basis, my 2009 toyota prius loses control, skids, (the traction light goes on), fishtails and has brake failures on ice and snow. When i hit potholes or big bumps, the car accelerates and i have to quickly brake. The northbrook toyota service manager drove it today. The car lost control, skidded, the traction light went on, it fishtailed, and the brakes failed on the ice and snow. His comment was "that's…
ODI 10308573
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2009 toyota prius and i have experienced the same issue as the reported 2010 brakes. When i drive over pot holes or street covers, my vehicle feels like it's out of control. What is the difference between the braking system in the 2010 with the 2009 models? *tr
ODI 10306323
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2009 toyota prius and am experiencing the same problem with braking that the 2010 prius' are having. When braking on an uneven or bumpy surface, it seems like there is a momentary pause or hesitation. *jb
ODI 10306107
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I am experiencing momentary loss of braking capability while driving over an uneven road surface, pothole or bump. This happens frequently in my car. Sometimes even on a stop sign and making a right turn into a state high way it feels like jumping off with no control of the car. *tr
ODI 10305564
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have read about the brake issues with the gen 3 2010 toyota prius. My gen 2 2009 prius has the exact same issues with brakes releasing after driving over a pothole. I can demonstrate this issue to anyone at will any day of the week. It is quite easy to reproduce. There is a pothole near my work that i drive over often and there is a traffic light shortly after the pothole. If the light changes and the car in front…
ODI 10306159
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. While the contact was driving 50 mph he attempted to stop the vehicle and noticed that the brakes were taking longer than usual to stop the vehicle. The contact also noticed that the vehicle lunged forward before coming to a complete stop. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer who stated that the failure could not be reproduced. There were no prior warnings. The current and…
ODI 10305201
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When braking on rough road, like when you hit a small pothole, our 2009 toyota prius handles improperly. The "slip indicator" light flashes. It briefly feels like there is a loss of control. *tr
ODI 10305768
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Toyota 2009 prius brake problem 15 jan. 2010 i took my 2009 prius to lakeland toyota (my dealer), lakeland florida, usa 33880. The brakes had gone all the way to the floor. They have a maintenance record of the event. At the time they could not find any mechanical problems in the brake. I was driving on a rough road on a cold day just prior to the brake failure. Please expand the prius recall to include the 2009…
ODI 10308124
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2009 prius, purchased april 2009. I have more than once, if braking in a section of bumpy road or on slick surfaces (such as in snow or ice), experienced the car jerking forward/accelerating for a split second. It almost seems to stutter as if the abs brakes are engaging, but doesn't feel like they are working. I thought it was my inexperience with the braking system and computer software in the prius, but i…
ODI 10305649
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2009 Toyota Prius.
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