2010 Toyota Prius Unknown Or Other Problems
- 72
- 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 72 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- hybrid system · 7 records
- feels like · 6 records
- steering wheel · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 25 |
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Electric · Unknown Or Other
When applying the brakes over a bumpy or metallic surface, there is a uncomfortable delay until the brakes "kick in". This has been going on for some time.
ODI 10307177
Unknown Or Other
I was driving on pleasant grove blvd in roseville ca with a speed of 44 mph. It was about 7:16 pm. On my right a saw a black cat on the curb ahead of my walking, trying to make it's way across pleasant grove blvd. I made an emergency stop (didn't have to come to a complete stop) not to hit the cat. I pushed the brake pedal with full force in order to stop in time. There was no one behind me at the time happily.…
ODI 10307124
Unknown Or Other
The 2010 toyota prius that i have has very grabby brakes when backing up. This usually occurs when backing out of a parked position. It is a recurrent problem and can repeatedly jerk the car to a fast stop when backing up. Such quick jerking can make one lose control of the car. *cn
ODI 10307068
Equipment · Service Brakes, Electric · Unknown Or Other
My 2010 prius stops braking or accelerates when hitting a pothole or bump causing the car to stop later than anticipated. Almost hit a person in the cross walk. *cn
ODI 10307000
Service Brakes, Electric · Unknown Or Other
Brakes disengage momentarily when braking on a rough or rippled surface. It gives the feeling the vehicle is being accelerated. Uncontrolled travel distance can be lengthly. I have experienced four such instances.
ODI 10307424
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
I've been hearing in the news about the potential of a braking issue with the 2010 toyota prius. Just wanted to let you know that i definitely noticed this issue in my new prius. Approximately once a month, when i'm braking over an uneven or slippery surface, especially if it is only one side of the car going over the slippery surface, while i'm braking, there is a moment lasting less than a second where it feels…
ODI 10307182
Unknown Or Other
Since i bought my 2010 prius i've experienced problems with the brakes. The car experiences a sudden surge of power when going over bumps or hitting potholes if the brakes are being applied at the time. This happens at any speed at any time of day, only when the brakes are being applied lightly. This problem occurs several times a week, always when hitting bumps, potholes or uneven pavement. It always is a sudden,…
ODI 10304971
Service Brakes, Electric · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2010 prius. When i go over small bumps while breaking, the brakes stop working and the car accelerates for a bit. Disconcerting. *cn
ODI 10302898
Unknown Or Other
I have owned a 2010 toyota prius for approximately six months. During that time i have experienced on several occasions (6-8 times) a feeling that the car is actually lurching forward while i am driving at low speeds over rough pavement and applying the brake. In my case the lurching of the car happens only when i am slowing down to make a turn. It is a frightening experience when you're applying pressure to the…
ODI 10307313
Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
My toyota prius 2010 (5000 miles) few times already has an "accelerator that goes wild", but luckily for me, i can hit the brakes. It happened only when i drive back from my garage. *jb
ODI 10306182
Unknown Or Other
My 2010 toyota prius seems to lose braking power whenever i hit a bump or slick patch in the road. Not only do the brakes seem completely disengaged, but the car actually feels like it accelerates forward. I've adapted my driving, but only after i'd ended up in the middle of a couple of intersections because the car shot forward while i was ostensibly braking. Fortunately, i've not yet rear ended anyone.
ODI 10307374
Unknown Or Other
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius hybrid. The contact was driving 30 mph when he pulled the cruise control lever up to increase the speed, the steering wheel would turn left and when he pulled the lever down to decrease speed, the steering wheel would turn to the right. He took the vehicle to the dealer who advised him to hold the steering wheel tight when increasing or decreasing the cruise control speed and…
ODI 10323369
Unknown Or Other
I bought a 2010 prius in august 2009. When i apply the brakes on a bumpy road there is a loss of breaking for a short time. It feels like a surge in acceleration before the brakes work again. I do not know if it is a safety issue but it is very disconcerting. *tw
ODI 10307322
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
1.i purchased this 2010 prius in august 2010. I have experienced unanticipated acceleration two times since the last (initial) service. Once with my husband driving on route 17 and the other time while i was driving on a local road. 2.as i stated in my service paperwork when the car was first serviced, there is a problem with the brakes. They do not stop on uneven road surfaces, such as pot holes, bumps, etc. Your…
ODI 10307263
Unknown Or Other
After pushing the power button and then shifting out of park to either drive or reverse, the vehicle lunges and i have to apply the brake, which makes the vehicle jerk. Sometimes the gasoline engine starts before i shift into gear sometimes it doesn't. This process is repeated over several times for a minute or so, then it corrects itself. I am just inching along lunging, braking, jerking... This has occurred about…
ODI 10287144
Unknown Or Other
This is the breaking problem im having with my 2010 prius: when i am stepping on the break, and also go over a small bump in the road, the car seems to accelerate for a moment and then goes back to breaking again.
ODI 10307487
Unknown Or Other
While braking on roadway that has a manhole or a patch in the asphalt that is not exactly level with the rest of the asphalt, the tires feel like there is no traction and the car feels like it is hydroplaning. I have experienced this while driving on two specific roads and now i try to avoid the areas to prevent the feeling of having no control over the car. It feels like the car lurches forward and has no traction.…
ODI 10307321
Unknown Or Other
While braking and on uneven sufrace brakes feel like they have sropped working and then later catch, vehicle seems to actually speed up. It occures at lease 1+ a day depending on where i am driving and or weather conditiond. Speed dosn't always matter, as if coming off expressway and braking, speeds can be 55mph and it still happens. Luckily i have not hit any thing yet.
ODI 10307414
Unknown Or Other
When breaking my 2010 toyota prius, if i go over a bump or pot hole, it feels like the brakes cut out and my car jolts forwards. It seems to happen only when i go over a bump or something that would shake the car a bit. Nothing has been done as of yet to correct the problem. Tw*
ODI 10303072
Unknown Or Other
S10 appropriate handling-letter from regarding toyota problems *tgw
ODI 10327464
Unknown Or Other
2010 toyota prius. Consumer expresses discontent regarding innocent lives lost and regarding toyota defects. *tgw
ODI 10321970
Unknown Or Other
Letter from attorney general concerned about the 2010 toyota prius anti-lock brake issue*cw the attorney general was very please that nhtsa is investigating the matter. The attorney general requested that nhtsa answer several questions. *jb updated 03/10/10
ODI 10316489