2010 Toyota Prius Service Brakes, Electric Problems
- 502
- 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 502 stored complaint records:
- 20 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 11 records
- loss braking · 9 records
- brake recall · 8 records
- brake failure · 8 records
- bumpy road · 7 records
- brakes seem · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 444 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Electric · Vehicle Speed Control
Car did not brake properly and slightly surged forward on many occasions when i drove over a manhole cover and speed bumps at lower speeds. In one occasion, i rear ended a car and cracked my license plate frame but since there was no further damage on any of the cars involved, we agreed to drive away. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10305415
Service Brakes, Electric
Brakes momentarily disengaged on 2 occasions while i was traveling at a low speed on a slippery surface. *tr
ODI 10305015
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Electric
Upon braking approaching a stoplight, my 2010 toyota prius hit a pothole and suddenly jerked forward, then returned to slowing. I kept my foot on the brake and the car stopped normally. *tr
ODI 10306729
Service Brakes, Electric
2010 toyota prius - while braking car has occasionally lunged forward - seemingly when hitting an uneven section of road. Feels as if car suddenly hit a patch of ice -none present of course. More noticeable when turning. This has happened approximately 6 different times. *tr
ODI 10304387
Service Brakes, Electric
From august 1st of 2009, i had been driving a 2010 prius. It is a great vehicle for economy but there is a problem with brakes. When brakes are applied and if there is a bump, the vehicle jumps forward or accelerates and the stopping distance increases. Usually a safe distance behind a vehicle is when the tail pipe of the vehicle in front of you is visible. With the prius, to be safe, i stop at least ten feet behind…
ODI 10304244
Service Brakes, Electric
When applying the brakes on a bumpy road the car speeds up. *tr
ODI 10308487
Service Brakes, Electric
Our 2010 toyota prius is experiencing periodic, temporary brake failure/unintended acceleration. My wife is the primary driver and states that on 4-5 occasions over the past 9 months, when braking over uneven surfaces at speeds of 10-30 mph, there can be a temporary period of unintended acceleration lasting 1-2 seconds. *cn
ODI 10307610
Service Brakes, Electric
After applying brakes at a bumpy intersection the car s brakes were non functioning and it traveled into the intersection. This has happened on three separate occasions. *tr
ODI 10306303
Service Brakes, Electric
At 10mph on the freeway, my 2010 prius hesitated to brake properly and as a result my left fender made contact with the vehicle in front of me. As result, my insurance increased, i had to pay $500 deductible to repair my bumper. The back brakes have squeaked going in reverse since purchase in november 2009. *tr
ODI 10305893
Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have on at least 4 occasions experienced the braking issue (that is being investigated) on my 2010 prius. It happens when i go over railroad tracks, or hit a pothole. Please add my complaint to the others that report similar problems.
ODI 10307486
Service Brakes, Electric
I own a toyota prius 2010 and i live in a snowy city. I have experienced "unusual" problems with brakes three times in month of january. First time i was taking my two children to school and as i was approaching stop sign, i slowed down as usual and applied brake. When i was almost at the stop sign, i realized that car wasn't stopping, so i panicked and pressed brake pedal hard and then i noticed the abs started to…
ODI 10306786
Service Brakes, Electric
I bought at 2010 prius on new year's eve, and since then, on several occasions (probably about 7-8 times) when hitting a pothole, the car feels like it lunges forward, or almost accelerates. Maybe it's just that the brake goes out completely, but it's always when braking for a pothole or dip that my car goes lunging forward. Luckily no accidents or anything have resulted as of yet, but it concerns me. I've been too…
ODI 10305495
Service Brakes, Electric
I have a 2010 prius i purchased in october of 2009. Two different times i was driving on ice and was sliding while applying the brakes. While braking the brakes completely stopped working for a second or two, then began working again. The second time it happened i almost crashed into cars at an intersection because i could not stop at the intersection. Both times this happened i was going at a very slow rate of…
ODI 10305294
Service Brakes, Electric
1. I live in minnesota. After the first big snowstorm when i was braking on snow and ice, there was a very strong burning rubber-like burning smell, and the braking changed. I started sliding through stop signs and into intersections when on icy pavement. I was very concerned and took the car to the dealership on december 12. They reported there was nothing wrong with the car. 2. On january 5, i was on a totally…
Crash reported
ODI 10307728
Service Brakes, Electric
I have a 2010 toyota prius purchased at a dealer in boston in july 2010. On half a dozen occasions while travel at speeds < 30 mph and going over either a bump, ice patch or metal on road (i.e., sewer), when applying brake my car has sped forward for a few splits seconds. It is a sensation of a momentary loss of control. *tr
ODI 10306560
Service Brakes, Electric
When initially starting the car (prius 2010) to back out of a parking spot and applying the brakes, i have noticed a loss of braking (i have pressed the brake pedal to the floor with no noticeable braking). When the brakes are reapplied, the brakes "grab" and cause sudden, jerky stopping. This has occurred twice. *tr
ODI 10306390
Service Brakes, Electric
I purchased a 2010 toyota prius in october 2009. I had two incidences with the brakes that were similar to what has been reported in the papers. The first was within the first six weeks of owning the car. I was slowing down to enter a gas station and the car accelerated. I had been applying the brakes already, but the acceleration took me by surprise. I applies the brakes more forcefully and the car slowed. The…
ODI 10306327
Service Brakes, Electric
I currently own a 2010 toyota prius and over the past few month i've noticed a momentary loss in my braking when turning corners or coming to a stop. I'm alittle concern that this might be a degenerative issue that may cause a serious accident at high speeds. *tr
ODI 10306288
Service Brakes, Electric
In early january, when backing our 2010 toyota prius out of the garage, the brake pedal became overly-sensitive and began locking the brakes when any pressure at all was applied to the pedal. This went on for about a dozen iterations until the transmission was shifted to drive. At that point the brakes began behaving normally. This has only occurred a single time since purchasing the vehicle in july, 2009. *tr
ODI 10305621
Service Brakes, Electric
Brake failure on my 2010 prius; three times on snowy/icy roads in jan. 2010. Causing me to run two stop signs and narrowly avoiding a collision with a stopped vehicle. *tr
ODI 10305274
Service Brakes, Electric
I have a 2010 toyota prius that has often quit braking when i was driving on (a) a bumpy dirt road (2 times), (b) bumpy paved road (bumps caused by compacted snow) (2 times) and (c) a large dip in a road near my house (approx.10 times). The lapse in braking is probably less than a second, but scares me every time. Before my prius, i have always owned all-wheel drive vehicles, and i just attributed the lack of…
ODI 10304091
Service Brakes, Electric
Prius 2010 purchased 12/26/2009. When i'm braking downhill and hit a pot-hole, i get a big kick from the car. It feels like the abs system engages. It's happened a few times, and is predictable in certain routes. Over time, i've adjusted to it and learned to apply the brakes differently. I'm also more careful to avoid the potholes. It's not happening as often now. It's startling, but i'm not sure it's dangerous. *tr
ODI 10303786
Service Brakes, Electric
I want to complain about the braking problem with my toyota prius 2010 which i purchased in november of 2009. On several occasions, about 4 or 5, the brakes don't work when going over a bump hitting a pothole and the car slides forward. This has happened while slowing down at lights and intersections. *tr
ODI 10305632
Service Brakes, Electric
Approaching a four way stop sign in my 2010 prius, i applied the brakes but the car continued for approximately a second before the brakes took effect. There was patchy ice on the road before the stop sign. I went through the intersection, past the stop sign by about 20 feet. I originally thought it was just the abs braking characteristics however now i realize it was an actual delay in the breaking itself. I drove…
ODI 10305462
Service Brakes, Electric
I have a 2010 prius. When i brake over a bumpy surface, i loose braking power for 1-2 seconds. I have experienced this very serious problem at least 10 times. I noticed this problem soon after the purchase and continues. I have brought it back for service at toyota but i was told there was no reported problems and they could not find the problem when they road tested my car. This is documented in the maintenance…
ODI 10304139
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