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
When carefully braking my 2010 toyota prius at low speeds (40 mph and lower), a small dip or bump in the road will cause the car to release the brakes and the effect is a sudden acceleration or release of the braking system which lasts approximately 1 second. This failure in the vehicle is seemingly unrelated to a mechanical issue and feels more like an electrical issue, since there is no stiff pedal or obstruction…
ODI 10305094
Service Brakes, Electric
Since i purchased the vehicle, the brake seem to have problems engaging; it is sluggish and i have to depress down hard on the pedal to engage the brakes. *tw
ODI 10307338
Service Brakes, Electric
When i apply the brakes on this vehicle on a bumpy road the brakes either pause for a second to apply or the antilock systems seems to engage and dis-engage causing a serious distraction while braking. This occurs daily as the area i live in is mainly brick paved streets. *tr
ODI 10306330
Service Brakes, Electric
My 2010 prius has seemed to 'go airborne" when i hit a certain spot on a local freeway exit ramp. When i apply my brakes at the end of the ramp, the brakes seem to miss as there is a depression in the pavement. It has happened more than once in that spot. I know it is the car because when i drove my saturn over that spot it never happened in three years of exiting there. I called my dealership two weeks ago and they…
ODI 10306659
Service Brakes, Electric
Momentary lack of brakes during uneven road surface. Situation has happened approximately five times. During braking, either uneven surface or on a dirt road, the car feels like it loses all braking for approximately 1-2 seconds. I first though it was the abs kicking in, but there is no pulsing just a loss of braking. Does not happen all the time. I noticed condition within the first week of use. Dealer said that it…
ODI 10307293
Service Brakes, Electric
Vehicle - toyota 2010 prius. This particular problem is ongoing yet intermittent. Description - the brakes grab unexpectedly. Happens after vehicle has been driven, parked and then re-started. We never know when it is going to happen. We have to completely stop the vehicle (not turning it off) and begin again. Then the problem appears to go away. The description of the brakes grabbing is as follows: when the brake…
ODI 10306682
Service Brakes, Electric
This complaint is regarding my 2010 toyota prius which i purchased in august of 2009. Before my first oil change was due i had noticed the vehicle's tendency to not respond instantly to my stepping on the brake, and then lurch forward when the brakes did engage. My brakes also squeal even when the weather is dry. I reported this to the dealer when i took it in for tire rotation and oil change. Of course they told me…
ODI 10305116
Service Brakes, Electric
2010 toyota prius while braking, if the car drive over a bump, the car accelerates. To stop the car, the brakes must be pressed to the floor board to stop and avoid an accident. The car has had this problem since purchased 8/2009. *tr
ODI 10305099
Service Brakes, Electric · Vehicle Speed Control
On 8-21-09, i took delivery on a 2010 toyota prius hybrid. Since taking delivery, i have experienced intermittent ,momentary ,unintended acceleration and intermittent,momentary loss of braking. On 1-10-10, i took it in for the 5000 mile maintenance check, but did not tell the dealer my problems ,because i thought the car was still in a "breaking in" period and would resolve itself. But when i heard today 2-4-10,…
ODI 10305627
Service Brakes, Electric
2010 prius ii with 2070 miles. Purchased 8/2009. When going over a bump while stepping on the brake the car seems to act as if there is no brake on the downside of the bump. It feels like a slight acceleration then the brake engages.. This has occurred at least 4 times, but does not happen in every instant of a similar situation. *tr
ODI 10306265
Service Brakes, Electric
While driving our 2010 toyota prius, we have noticed frequent occurrences of the car lurching while braking. This typically happens as the car hits a pothole or bump in the road while depressing the brake; the car lurches with enough force to sometimes push our bodies forward, against the safety restraints. Nothing has been done to correct the failure, but we will be calling our dealership to discuss solutions. *tr
ODI 10304886
Service Brakes, Electric
My 2010 pruis brake probelm as reported in the news. *tr
ODI 10307835
Service Brakes, Electric
My 2010 toyota prius has a problem with braking specifically when the car moves on a bumpy or slippery surface, i can feel a pause in the braking and it feels as though i glide a few feet further than i should when i brake the pedal is fully pressed down. This has occurred since i bought the car in august 2009. *tr
ODI 10305592
Service Brakes, Electric
Car loses braking during tight cornering or when driving over minor imperfections in road surface. *tr
ODI 10304972
Service Brakes, Electric
My 2010 toyota prius experiences acceleration whenever i go over a pothole and attempt to brake the car. This has happened since i purchased the vehicle in august 2009. I am reporting it now because i now know that other owners have reported the same problem and it is not a result of my inability to get used to driving a hybrid. This is a serious safety issue as i'm alarmed that i may be unable to brake suddenly if…
ODI 10304510
Service Brakes, Electric
Re: 2010 prius braking issues beginning within the first 500 miles of owning vehicle. When first start up vehicle brakes are overly sensitive, making it impossible to stop the car smoothly. I have been able to correct the problem by shutting off the engine and restarting the car. This problem occurs randomly and has occurred twice within the last week. I have also had two times where the car has had an incredible…
ODI 10305901
Service Brakes, Electric
I am the owner of a 2010 toyota prius, since july 2009. I have had several (approx 5) incidences of odd behavior with my brakes. It has happened each time when i go over a bumpy surface and apply the brake pedal. The car seems to lunge forward for an instant and then maintains. Several weeks back this happened and when i researched this on the net i found many others had this same experience. With the recent events,…
ODI 10306295
Service Brakes, Electric
Every time we drive down a hill near our house and hit a pothole/crack in the road, the 2010 prius seems to accelerate through the pothole even though i am breaking down the hill. This has happened since the first day we drove the car (in august 2009). There have been no accidents or injuries since this road is not heavily traveled, but it makes me hesitant to drive my car if i have to go down that hill. *tr
ODI 10305471
Service Brakes, Electric
2010 prius brake problem--i too have had a few occurrences of the brakes on my 2010 prius briefly failing. It happens if i brake while going over a pothole while braking. Most, but not all of the time this happens on a wet road. The brake pedal feels "mushy" and then in less than a second the regular brakes take over. I have never had the abs system kick in--at least i have never felt the characteristic "shudder" of…
ODI 10305263
Service Brakes, Electric
When driving my new 2010 toyota prius iii model, i have experienced sudden loss of braking when the car hits a bump while braking. For example, when approaching a stop sign, i press down on the brakes, at which point the car begins to brake, and then the car hits a small bump or pothole and the brakes let up suddenly and it feels as though i lose control of the car while still approaching the intersection. I have to…
ODI 10297457
Service Brakes, Electric
On my prius 2010 (that i bought in july 2009) i noticed that when i hit a pothole, and had the brakes pressed; the car quickly accelerated for a split second. This has happened twice. *tr
ODI 10305976
Service Brakes, Electric
Driving our 2010 toyota prius over bumps and potholes the car braking system is not working properly. It doesn't stop immediately after the brakes are pressed. We have brought the car in for service and toyota they say the car is fine. *tr
ODI 10306634
Service Brakes, Electric
When braking while going over bumps, the car lurches forward and doesn't seem to grab until after the bump. It is especially noticeable when exiting a high speed road onto a decelration lane. It has been ongoing since purchasing the vehicle. I have made adjustments in operating the vehicle to minimize the number of occurences, but cannot always foresee the bumps or ridges in road surfaces that precipitate the…
ODI 10307651
Service Brakes, Electric
Experienced brake "slippage" on 2010 prius. "slippage" or quick temporary feeling that brake gave way occurred while descending a small hill with bumpy pavement. Occurred about 6 times without incident. Occurred also more recently once on icy pavement. *tw
ODI 10307183
Service Brakes, Electric
Momentary loss of braking during a turn or coming upon a speed bump. Has happened 4 times since purchase of vehicle. 6/6/09 *cn
ODI 10306884
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