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. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph on an uneven road. Suddenly, when pressure was applied to the brake pedal there was a temporary delay of braking power. The vehicle was able to continue in normal operation. The failure occurred whenever encountering an uneven road surface. The vehicle has not been inspected for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 28,000.
ODI 10313061
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Starter Assembly
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. While driving 2 mph in reverse, the contact shifted the vehicle into drive and noticed that the vehicle was still reversing. The vehicle was then shifted back into reverse and then back into drive before the vehicle would drive forward. The failure has occurred on three different occasions the vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealer. He contact also stated that when…
ODI 10319889
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I wish to report a breaking problem with my 1999 toyota prius. This occured in about sept. 2009. I have a 2009 toyota prius that had about 18,000 miles on it at the time of this failure. I had just pulled out of a gas station (for gas only) when i got a number of warning lights on the dash board. (about 4 as i recall) all the warnings were either tire of break related warnings. I immediately noticed a big problem…
ODI 10307590
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving on a wet city road, the car in front of me stopped abruptly. When i applied my brakes, my car was over railroad tracks. Initially the brakes didn't respond and my car didn't slow down. I didn't hear anti-lock or other brake noises. After a 2-3 second delay, the brakes began to work normally. Had the brakes delayed much longer, i may have collided with car in front of me. I have about 6,000 miles on the…
ODI 10308922
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
In may 2009 i purchased a 2009 toyota prius my prius has had similar braking problems as those described as affecting the 2010 prius models. In august 2009 i brought my prius in to the toyota service department because i had experienced a significant lag in braking (more than 1 second) while slowing to a stop. Since then i have experienced the same problem on several other occasions. Unlike the first time i…
ODI 10305401
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Any time the "slippery condition" light comes on (for instance, when going over a pothole or a patch of water on the road), my 2009 prius jumps forward. I told the dealership about this in the fall and was told that the car was working properly. Now, it appears that there are others with 2010 priuses with the same problem, but mine is a 2009. I have a young daughter and i won't put her in this car anymore because…
ODI 10305027
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. The contact stated that whenever the brake pedal was engaged while decreasing the speed driven, the vehicle lunged forward and accelerated. The dealer advised the contact that when the electrical engine switched to the gasoline engine it was normal for the vehicle to lunge forward. The contact stated that the malfunction occurs frequently when the brake pedal was engaged. The…
ODI 10305702
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2009 prius, on three occasions i experienced a slight hesitation in the braking of this car. I emailed toyota about the problem on 2/15/2010, and bib not receive a answer until 5/10/2010. I made an appointment with the local dealership before i received their answer on 5/10. The local dealer said they did not find a problem or any brake error on the computer. Why should it take so long to answer my email and i still…
ODI 10330650
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When driving my 2009 prius in either wet or snowy conditions, i've noticed that the car "skips"/doesn't hold the braking when i apply my foot steadily to the brake pedal. I've noticed this in wet conditions from the time of purchase, in june 2009, and again more recently in snow. I've wound up not driving the prius when the roads are either wet or snowy now, but obviously have been caught in these conditions when…
ODI 10308454
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We rented a 2009 prius when we were in las vegas. We almost got into a collision in the parking lot of a casino when someone pulled out in front of me all of a sudden. I pressed on the brake pedal as hard as a could and the car did not want to stop. I t was if the pedal was pushing on air. It did not go down as expected and the car barely came to a stop. This happened well before all the recalls with gas pedals…
ODI 10318780
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Last may, i purchased a 2009 toyota prius. For some time now, i have been aware of braking issues that sound eerily similar to what is being described with the 2010 prius recalls. I have not reported anything until now because i was able to identify when the problem occurred, and adjust my driving accordingly. Whenever i hit the brake pedal, while simultaneously going over rough, bumpy, or potholed areas of…
ODI 10308110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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Crash reported · 3 injuries · 1 death
ODI 10304779
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. While driving 5 mph into a parking space, the brakes did not work when the pedal was depressed. On two separate occasions, the vehicle struck a garage door and the contact rear-ended another vehicle due to the brake failure. There were no injuries. The dealer has not been notified. Currently, the vehicle is in the repair shop for the body damage, not for the brakes. A police…
Crash reported
ODI 10263612
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
I live on a dirt road 2 miles long with 1 mile uphill. I bought my new 2009 prius on march 10th 2009 and on march 12th could not drive out. Going up the hill when ever the drive wheel slipped the traction control would brake the wheel until, with many brief braking, the prius came to a stop. I was unable to go forward and had to back down the hill till i could find a place to turn around. This created a very…
ODI 10310211
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. While approaching an intersection the contact tried to apply the brakes and stop the vehicle. The contact stated that he was driving approximately 15 miles per hour when the brakes did not engage. The contact crashed into a vehicle in front of him. The vin was not available. The failure mileages were 7,000. The current mileages were 21,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10311232
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2009 pruis had a braking problem i took it back to dealer i told them i thought it was a software problem and it caused my car to spin out on a wet road it is fixed now and has not done it again. *jb
ODI 10306101
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Fax on behalf of re a safety concern related to their 2009 toyota prius; respond attn caroline/nyc office. *tgw four days after purchasing the vehicle, the consumers wife was heading down a gentle incline toward a traffic light at an intersection shortly after a light snowfall, the street was wet, but there was no ice on the road. As she braked to slow down, she noticed there was no deceleration and continued to…
Crash reported
ODI 10323153
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
S10 appropriate handling re toyota brake problem fm owner of a 2009 toyota prius. *kb four days after purchasing the vehicle, the consumers wife was heading down a gentle incline toward a traffic light at an intersection shortly after a light snowfall, the street was wet, but there was no ice on the road. As she braked to slow down, she noticed there was no deceleration and continued to press down on the brake pedal…
Crash reported
ODI 10316460
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We bought a 2009 prius on 2/14/09. On 2/18/09 while driving 25mph on a local road during light snowfall, the brakes failed. To avoid hitting the car in front of her, my wife steered into the curb sustaining extensive damage to the wheel, axle, and undercarriage. The car was towed to our local toyota dealership. They found nothing wrong with the braking system and maintained the accident was her fault. A few months…
Crash reported
ODI 10310336
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. While driving approximately 25 mph on a lightly snow covered road surface, the brakes did not respond when the pedal was depressed. The vehicle failed to slow down. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact crashed onto the curb in order to stop the vehicle. The driver was uninjured, but the vehicle sustained severe damage. The vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10259676
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns 2010 toyota prius. While driving 25 mph in the rain or turning a corner the tire warning light illuminated and the brakes would not engage. She will take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 250. The current mileage was 900.
ODI 10314512
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. The contact stated that in slippery weather, when he depressed the brake pedal, he did not notice an immediate response in the braking system. It seemed to "lag" so he would continue pressing down until it kicked in. He noticed the issue everytime it was raining or there was slippery weather. He took the vehicle to the dealership but the dealer could find nothing wrong with…
ODI 10305095
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Toyota prius ii brake issues. I have a 2009 prius that exhibit similar braking problems as the recalled 2010 prius. When i'm coming to a stop and hit a bumpy patch, the brakes will release momentarily. The release is for a second resulting in the car traveling 3 feet before i have to apply additional pressure to the brakes. This could easily mean a fender bender if i'm a bit closer to the vehicle in front of me. It…
ODI 10306793
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2009 Toyota Prius.
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