2010 Toyota Prius Power Train Problems
- 52
- 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 52 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- check hybrid · 11 records
- hybrid system · 9 records
- software update · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 22 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Between august and october 2009 i experienced three incidents of sudden acceleration by the vehicle in low speed city driving, 25 -30 mph. These events were always preceded by bump or irregular surface on dry asphalt or concrete surfaces. In each event i had to apply the brakes to counter the sudden and unexpected acceleration. I have not experienced any further incidents with the advent of colder weather and winter…
ODI 10310802
Power Train
Every time my 2010 prius goes over a dip in the road while braking, the car seems to accelerate or "lunge forward." it has happened since i purchased the car in may 2009. I have not asked the dealership about the issue. *tr
ODI 10304703