2010 Toyota Prius Electrical System Problems
- 140
- 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 140 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- hybrid system · 19 records
- check hybrid · 14 records
- high beams · 9 records
- head lights · 9 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- software update · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 36 |
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Leased a toyota prius 2010. 2 weeks later the check engine light kept on coming in for no reason. *tr
ODI 10315115
Electrical System
Driving my 2010 prius when suddenly the auto turned off. Interior lights came on and dash stated key was located within the cabin indicating car was off. Dealership notified and computer saw the error message. Dealership stated that they don't know what happened but call back if it happens again. *tr
ODI 10319497
Electrical System
I own a 2010 prius. I have owned the car since oct 2009. Twice i let the car sit in my garage without driving it for 6 days. The battery completely discharge over the 6 days such that the car has to be jumped in order for it to start. Both times i took the car to toyota service center and both times they did not find anything wrong with the car. There solution was to not let the car sit undriven for that long.…
ODI 10318508
Electrical System
I believed the problem is in the brain box of the 2008-2010 prius/etc in are area where the navy generate low frequency signals are garage doors go up and down at will .we had no idea until the navy admitted it. Now whit cell towers set up every where and who knows what signal are generated thru them. Who to say that it is at some point it effecting some of the toyotas after all they are rolling computers when they…
ODI 10320634
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
I own a 2010 toyota prius. Since purchasing it in august, i have been aware of odd, completely reproducible braking behavior. I have not reported the complaint until now because i assumed it was something normal within the operation of the prius, but with the report in the new york times that japan is investigating the prius braking system, i thought i should file a report. I live near train tracks that have a grade…
ODI 10304708
Electrical System
My 2010 prius stalled in traffic cutting off all power including emergency flashers. The vehicle would not restart for 8 minutes. I immediately took car to the dealer and reported my problem. I was told it was a software glitch which was immediately corrected. *tr
ODI 10306297
Electrical System · Fuel System, Other
2010 toyota prius - when braking, if you hit a bump or pot hole in the road, the car lunges forward (accelerates). You have to really pay attention for this occurrence or you will rear end someone. I has happen about 5 times now. This seems to be a electronics issue not a pedal problem. *tr
ODI 10304164
Electrical System · Fuel System, Other
I was on a trip to arizona and when driving in my 2010 prius from flagstaff to phoenix during the evening, the batter display's top segment glowed red many times in the descent from flagstaff. It was a very difficult to drive to keep the top segment from turning red as the vehicle was coasting and i did not want to exceed the speed limit so i really did not now what to do. I decided to shift to neutral so the engine…
ODI 10329299
Electrical System
We recently purchased prius 2010 v with technology option. After driving it for two weeks car design has caused a life-treating situation for driver and two passengers (one of them being a child) by stopping at the intersection in a non-drivable condition in a way of high traffic in the night. Car had to be blocked out by police for 1.5 hours and later towed to dealership. Later investigation revealed that inability…
ODI 10296835
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Electric
1. I bought my 2010 prius new from a toyota dealer in early december of 2009. 2. When i am applying the brakes to slow down, if i hit a pothole, bump, or speed bump the brakes will stop working and the car will lurch forward. I have experienced this brake failure at least 20 times, with varying severity. It can happen any time i am trying to slow down and hit a bump or pothole (e.g.. Trying to slow down because the…
ODI 10306435
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased a 2010 toyota prius in august, 2009. During the fall, 2009, i experienced two incidents, which in retrospect, i think involved sudden acceleration. On both occasions, i was driving home from work and went over a spot on the road which, because it was dark, i couldn't see for sure, but which felt like a pot hole. (i also think it may have been raining on both of these occasions, although i can't recall…
ODI 10307085
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
As many previous owners described, i am also having problems with the brakes at low speed since the beginning of owning this vehicle (october 2009). Dealer couldn't replicate the problem. Although the car went through the recall for the break system is still having the same issue ever since. The other issue with the brakes happens after rain. It makes a screeching noise without performance being effected. It goes…
ODI 10735732
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2010 toyota prius does not always recognize the key and will not open doors and not start the vehicle. The gear shift jumps out of gear going from reverse to drive and vice versa. The heater does not work properly. I am afraid to drive my newly purchased vehicle. Please advise. *tr
ODI 10310375
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius software defect in the engine control system. Consumer states while reversing before the start up operation is complete the brakes grab. *kb the consumer parked facing an upslope at the dealer to get his license plate installed. To leave, the consumer put his foot on the brake and pressed the power button. As the dashboard started to light up, he shifted into reverse, released the parking brake and…
ODI 10312123
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Electric
While slowing down (foot on the brake) for a light or road bump, the car suddenly accelerates until i press harder on the brake. This has occurred about 10 times since i purchased the car summer of 2009. No accident but almost rear-ended the car in front of me several times. Brought to toyota and told nothing was wrong and i wasn't used to the abs system. This can't explain the sudden acceleration and near miss…
ODI 10307038