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
I was approaching a traffic signal, hit a small pot hole, and applied the brakes on my 2010 toyota prius. The pedal went all the way to the floor and the car did not slow. I released the pedal and stepped on it a second time and this time the brakes worked. *tr
ODI 10306775
Service Brakes, Electric
Bought 2010 toyota prius in nov 2009. Over 20 times since i bought the car, i have experienced split-second loss in braking power with my hybrid car when driving over bumpy or slippery roads. This happened again yesterday. Anxiously await a recall / repair. *tr
ODI 10306279
Service Brakes, Electric
2010 toyota prius the braking system does not work when the brakes are applied over bumpy or rough roads. Occurs everytime the brakes are applied at a particular intersection. I have owned the vehicle since august 2009. The problem has existed the entire time i have owned the vehicle. I noticed the problem, it raised some concerns, but recent articles have indicated this is a severe issue. *tr
ODI 10306190
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 10305787
Service Brakes, Electric
I have a 2010 prius and would like to log a complaint that i too am experiencing the lag effect on the braking system. I read today that it could be a computer software problem. Please log this complaint so the real magnitude of this problem is tallied. *tr
ODI 10305137
Service Brakes, Electric
2010 toyota prius model iii. During light braking, when the vehicle is using the regenerative brakes, rather than the mechanical friction brakes, if a pothole or railroad track is crossed, the brakes feel like they slip a bit before they catch again. The car does not accelerate, but the deceleration from braking does decrease for part of a second. This has happened to me several times in the past 6 months and is…
ODI 10305075
Service Brakes, Electric
When depressing the brakes due to approaching a stop light, the vehicle traveled over a man hole cover which was uneven with the road service. The brakes appeared to release, the car drifted forward 3-5 feet, and then the brakes re-engaged. *tr
ODI 10307749
Service Brakes, Electric
This is to report that my prius 2010 car has experienced the delayed brake problem. I find this happens when i am driving over a certain road that has some small bumps. I am going around 20 or less stopping for a stop light and i get a very slight delay in braking, less than 1 second i think. I have never had any trouble stopping in the required distance before the stop light, it just gets your attention and needs…
ODI 10306272
Service Brakes, Electric
Our 2010 toyota prius surges (accelerates) for a fraction of a second whenever the brakes are applied as it hits a small bump or slick spot in the road. This hasn't caused any accidents, but we drive the car primarily at low speeds (40 mph or less) and haven't been involved in any situations (yet) that required evasive action. We are concerned that, at higher speeds, or in a case where someone pulls out in front of…
ODI 10305413
Service Brakes, Electric
Over the past 2-3 weeks we have had unpredictable occurrences of the brakes of our 2010 prius grabbing/locking when only gentle/gradual pressure has been applied to the brake pedal. The sudden full-braking of the vehicle causes it to lurch and, if drivers do not take off the brake completely, to stop short. *tr
ODI 10305207
Service Brakes, Electric
Sudden increase in speed during braking over uneven surface, potholes, snow, rail road tracks. *tr
ODI 10305175
Service Brakes, Electric
In city driving conditions, the brake pedal of my 2010 toyota prius fails to respond when it is depressed and the car hits a bump. The vehicle feels as if it momentarily lurches forward before it begins to slow. This is an intermittent problem that occurs when the vehicle hits an obstruction, such as a pot hole, while the brake pedal is being pressed. The most recent occurrence is detailed below. *tr
ODI 10305029
Service Brakes, Electric
I have a 2010 toyota prius, and i am shocked that this car was not included in the gigantic toyota recall. Why? Because the 2010 toyota prius exhibits brake failure and sudden acceleration while slowing down on bumpy roads. For example, if you're slowing down towards a red light, and then all of a sudden you hit a pothole, the car will suddenly accelerate and may cause a crash with the person ahead of you! This…
ODI 10304989
Service Brakes, Electric
I have a 2010 toyota prius iv and i have experienced the reported problem with the braking; namely with the brake applied and i running over a rough spot or bump in the road ( a good example is braking when going over rough railroad tracks) you feel a momentary surge or acceleration. I have noted this problem quit a few times since the car was new (car has been driven approx. 5000 miles). *tr
ODI 10304765
Service Brakes, Electric
When braking, my toyota prius unexpectedly jolts forward if i hit a bump in the road. This happens consistently nearly every day i drive it. *tr
ODI 10304596
Service Brakes, Electric
When i drive over a bumpy road and apply the brakes, my car does not stop. *tr
ODI 10304580
Service Brakes, Electric
While depressing the brake pedal in the 2010 prius, the vehicle will lose all braking power if you hit a bump or pot hole in the road. I have experienced this several times while depressing the brake, approaching an intersection. When i drive over the bump in the road (and continue pressing the brake) the vehicle surges forward as if my foot had released the brake. The only way to stop the vehicle is to immediately…
ODI 10304505
Service Brakes, Electric
I have experienced problems while braking in my 2010 toyota prius. The problem occurs when i am braking and the car hits a bump/pot hole. When i hit a bump the brakes seem to stop working for a second or two and the car lurches forward. For a moment or two you feel like you are losing control of the car. Luckily this has not resulted in an accident yet. *tr
ODI 10304465
Service Brakes, Electric
The regenerative braking on the 2010 prius lose gripping when going over bumps on the road. What happens is when the car goes over bumpy ground and i am using the brakes, the brakes seem to lose grip and the deceleration is reduced. I have noticed this happening about 10 times in the 6 months that i've owned the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10304449
Service Brakes, Electric
I was driving this morning and hit small pot hole as i was trying to slow down after going over the pot hole, the brake did not seem to work for a brief moment, but it seem okay later on. *tr
ODI 10304163
Service Brakes, Electric
While driving a 2010 toyota prius it sounded like the rotors were squealing so loud we had to pull over and check the rotors and brakes. However, nothing looked unusual so we slowly drove back home. Me and my wife then proceeded to return home slowly and the sound continued all the way home (10 miles). Since then we have parked the vehicle to await results of recall that, which has been announced today. *tr
ODI 10308120
Service Brakes, Electric
Since i bought my prius back in july 2009, my brakes have been great except for the 5 or 6 times when the brakes disappeared for a second as i pulled up to a stop sign on a bumpy road. It's happened twice at one stop sign where i drive just once a week. That one has a big dip in the road where they have replaced a water line and then repaved. My occurrences have all been within 20 feet of the stop sign and never…
ODI 10308059
Service Brakes, Electric · Unknown Or Other
Brakes disengage momentarily when braking on a rough or rippled surface. It gives the feeling the vehicle is being accelerated. Uncontrolled travel distance can be lengthly. I have experienced four such instances.
ODI 10307424
Service Brakes, Electric
Occassional very brief loss of braking when going over uneven pavement, speed bumps or traffic calming devices at a slow speed. No injuries or collisions as a result. Have not contacted dealer yet but am awaiting potential recall notice. *cn
ODI 10306982
Service Brakes, Electric
I have a 2010 prius when i go over bumps the brakes will not engage right away when i depress the pedal *cn
ODI 10306883
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