2010 Toyota Prius Control Unit/Module Problems
- 122
- 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 122 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 57 records
- failure mileage · 38 records
- failure occurred · 25 records
- current mileage · 24 records
- mileage current · 13 records
- lunged forward · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 106 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was driving my 2010 toyota prius (which i'd taken delivery on about january 6), and i noticed what seemed to be a power surge or a momentary brake failure when i went over a pothole while i was slowing down after exiting a highway. The car seemed to lurch forward, so that i had to take my foot off the brake and re-apply it. This happened first on january 20, but has occurred three times since then. I've been…
ODI 10306077
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I bought a 2010 prius in october. I live in maine where winter driving conditions are not great. I have had three incidents now of driving at a low speed on plowed but snowy roads where the brakes did not catch when i applied them. Once was going around a downhill curve which was scary. Each time they eventually catch but not until i have skidded for about 3-6 ft. Fortunately, i have not hit anyone yet. I called my…
ODI 10306043
Control Unit/Module
When applying the brakes to come to a stop at a red light, my 2010 toyota prius iv hit some rough road and began to surge/accelerate even with my foot on the brake. I pressed harder until the brakes were re-engaged. This has happened under similar circumstances (rough road) three times since taking ownership of the car sept 15, 2009. *jb
ODI 10306109
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When driving i sometimes momentarily feel a pause in the braking system of my new prius. This occurs every time i drive on a certain street at a fairly high speed. While i am braking my right front tire goes through a pothole while my front left tire remains on flat tarmac. As my front tire comes out of the pothole i feel as if the brakes stop working for half a second and then they start working again. I estimate…
ODI 10306038
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 prius brake applied in zero temperature weather approaching a red light on slight down sloping road covered in ice/snow. The brake pedal was pushed as would normally be applied (maybe approx 1/3 - 1/2 brake pedal travel) and there was no applied braking. The car kept rolling forward to where i had to make a decision to continue rolling with a right turn into the intersection and continue travel. Luckily the…
ODI 10306027
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2010 prius accelerates over bumpy road conditions irrespective of whether or not my foot is on the brake or not on anything at all.
ODI 10306051
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that whenever she attempts to stop on an uneven road, the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Whenever the failure occurred the speed varies. The vehicle also briefly lunged forward and accelerated. The brakes squeak continuously when the vehicle is driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the vehicle was functioning normally since it has…
ODI 10305097
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While the contact was driving 20 mph, she attempted to stop the vehicle and noticed hesitation when the brake pedal was engaged. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 2747.
ODI 10306543
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius braking problem. I bought a 2010 toyota prius approx 4 months ago. During the approx 10000 miles i have put on the car, i have experienced a braking issue approx 5 to 6 times. Most times i was braking for a stop sign in a 30 mph zone. Once i was braking for a red light in a 45 mph zone. Each time, there was bumpy road during the braking, and the brakes released. I can't say if the car accelerated,…
ODI 10306119
Control Unit/Module
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated when driving downhill and attempting to brake, the brakes would not engage and intermittently could not be depressed. The contact had received repairs under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 10v039000 (service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module). The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and no further repairs were made to the vehicle. The…
ODI 10339369
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving approximately 40 mph on uneven roads, the vehicle failed to stop immediately when the brakes were applied. The vehicle also lunged forward. The failure mileage was unavailable. The current mileage was 5300.
Crash reported
ODI 10306597
Control Unit/Module · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius hybrid. While driving approximately 20- 25 mph on a slightly snow covered road surface there was pressure applied to the brake pedal, followed by an unintended acceleration. The driver continuously applied pressure to the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to slow down while proceeding through an intersection. An opposing vehicle crashed into the front passenger side and…
Crash reported
ODI 10306283
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Applied brakes at a stop light. The prius (purchased in july of 2009) ran over a bump, and it seemed like the brake disengaged. I removed my foot from the brake pedal and reapplied the brakes. The brakes seemed to engage and came to a stop. *jb
ODI 10306121
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. She stated that while applying the brakes at any speed more than 5 mph and over a pothole the vehicle responded as if the brakes had failed and it attempted to accelerate. Within seconds, the brakes would reset and function normally. The manufacturer nor the dealer were notified. There were no related recalls. The failure and current mileages were 8,400.
ODI 10305939
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While engaging the brake pedal driving approximately 20 mph over a pothole, the brakes temporarily failed to function. The failure occurred whenever he drove over rough road surfaces. The dealer stated that when a fix becomes available they would notify him. The manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was approximately 4,000. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 10305752
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. He stated that while depressing the brake pedal at speeds of 10-15 mph and going over a rock or a speed hump, the brakes would loose traction momentarily. The dealer was contacted and advised that was a normal function of the abs braking system. No repairs were made to date. There were no recalls. The failure and current mileages were under 5100.
ODI 10305365
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving speeds of less than 15 mph over a pothole, the brakes malfunctioned and reset themselves within minutes without having to shut the engine off. Neither the manufacturer nor dealer was contacted. There were no recalls. The failure and current mileages were 2200.
ODI 10305418
Control Unit/Module
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated whenever she was applying the brakes, the brakes cease to work periodically when going over a bump or a pot hole. The vehicle lurches forward as the brakes are depressed whenever she hits a bump. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and contact was told it was her imagination and nothing is wrong with the brakes. The toyota manufacturer had not been called…
ODI 10312650
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While the contact was driving 5 mph traveling over an icy road surface, the brake pedal was engaged causing the vehicle to slide. Suddenly, the vehicle crashed into a snow bank. The anti-lock brake system was inoperable during the failure. There were no prior warnings. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 400.
Crash reported
ODI 10321058
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph while driving over pothole with his foot on the brake pedal when the vehicle accelerated on it own. This failure occurred 5 times and has continued to occur every two weeks. The dealer confirmed that the abs system caused the failure to occur. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.…
ODI 10305942
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving 15 mph in snowy conditions the contact applied the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and it failed to stop and proceeded through the intersection and crashed into a pole. No one was injured during the crash. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer to repair the front end. The contact stated that the braking system failed and caused the vehicle to crash. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10305960
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. Whenever he engaged the brake pedal while driving various speeds ranging from 5 mph or higher over a pothole, a bump in the road, ice or any change in the road surface the vehicle momentarily accelerated before the brakes would engage. He also stated that he heard a rattling noise within the engine compartment after the vehicle was started. The dealer was contacted and a…
ODI 10306510
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. When the contact attempted to apply the brakes while driving on a slippery surface the brakes did not fully engage which increased the stopping distance. The dealer was unable to reproduce the failure. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 5000. Updated 03/09/10. *lj updated 05/13/10
ODI 10305306
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 prius - brakes stop working if they are being applied when car goes over bump or uneven road service. *jb
ODI 10306130
Control Unit/Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately between 35-40 mph and encountered a bump in the roadway. There was pressure applied to the brake pedal, followed by no power response for a few seconds. The vehicle resumed to normal operation. In addition, there was an excessive knocking noise coming from the engine during the start up which occurred on two separate occasions. The…
ODI 10305066