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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Service Brakes, Electric
I have a 2010 prius. If something happens where i need to use my brakes firmly and the road is not 100% smooth the brakes stop working for a few seconds. I thought it was something i was doing, but i am realizing now its not, its something in the car. In wet weather it does it even more. I have had more then 10 instances commuting 50 miles a day where i thought i was going to rear end someone. The brakes don't work…
ODI 10306578
Service Brakes, Electric
2010 prius. Purchased 11/23/09. When slowing down to turn into the parking lot at work, there is a manhole cover right before my turn, if my tire goes over manhole cover my car bolts forward as if i step on the gas. This happens 1-2 time a week and has been happening for since december. 18-20 occurrences to date. There was one other time when stopping for a traffic signal and i hit a slight bump and my car bolted…
ODI 10306208
Service Brakes, Electric
2010 prius brakes appear to become inoperable during transition from electromagnetic to hydraulic braking. I've had this occur an three occasions, twice during aggressive braking (near misses). Once this occurred at low speed on a patch of so-so road during light rain. The other two times this happened at 40+mph on very good dry road. I took my car in to my local toyota dealership yesterday to evaluate this concern…
ODI 10305381
Service Brakes, Electric
I have had two instances when i lost at least half of my braking power when going over a slight bump in the road. The first instance was about two months ago and the second was on feb. 2nd. In both cases i was coming up to a freeway on ramp stop light and went over a bump in the road. I went beyond the light both times and fortunately there were no other cars in my way. I also have a problem with the brakes grabbing…
ODI 10305262
Service Brakes, Electric
I own a 2010 prius since august 2009. In the past month or so, i noticed that when i made a slow right turn or stop on a drainage grill, i suddenly lost brake power. The car lunges forward for a foot or two before it stops upon hard stepping on the brake pedal. I had a near accident on feb 2, 2010 as i stopped at a red light under a bridge. This anomaly happens primarily around corners and bumpy roads. The problem…
ODI 10305243
Service Brakes, Electric
We purchased a 2010 toyota prius in july 2009 and have been having problems with the brakes that correspond precisely to what is now being widely reported in the news. Specifically, when going over bumps in the road while braking, several times i have experienced the car suddenly and momentarily speeding up and lurching forward rather than slowing down. My wife has also report braking problems. Indeed, just last…
ODI 10305166
Service Brakes, Electric
I purchased a new 3rd generation toyota prius in august of 2009. I have noticed two incidents where my brakes did not respond properly immediately after passing over distinct potholes. They had way too much "give." on the second pump of the brakes, the full braking power appeared to be restored. *tr
ODI 10305053
Service Brakes, Electric
When braking at low speeds, vehicle accelerates for a second before braking. This occurs when hitting a bump. I experience this almost every day on my way to work at the same location. The road is sloped slightly downhill in a residential street. I have not contacted toyota yet. *tr
ODI 10304927
Service Brakes, Electric · Vehicle Speed Control
We live in chicago and own a 2010 prius. We also have experienced the acceleration (forward surge) upon braking on uneven terrain reported by other owners. No accident, but it happens often on our city streets and it is a little unnerving. The last time it happened was yesterday. *tr
ODI 10304745
Service Brakes, Electric
I have a 2010 prius. I have noticed a problem with the braking in certain conditions as described: when the prius hits a patch of uneven pavement or is taking a sharp turn while lightly braking, the prius' brake ecu interprets that as a situation where the computer needs to step in and keep the wheels from locking up. The brakes do end up working but it is an unsettling and definitely a potential dangerous situation…
ODI 10304534
Service Brakes, Electric
2010 prius i have definitely been getting the lurching over bumps that i've heard other 2010 prius owners complain about. Happens a lot when i drive over a manhole cover, the car seems to speed up for a brief moment. I haven't had an accident from this yet, but wanted to register my complaint with whomever else is having the same problem. *tr
ODI 10304517
Service Brakes, Electric
1. I am driving on a regular road. 2. When i am braking and my car hits a bump it seems to jolt forward briefly and i need to hit the brakes harder to stop. *tr
ODI 10304413
Service Brakes, Electric
While driving at a normal speed (20 - 60mph), i start slowly pushing on the brake pedal each time i run over a pothole or a bump in the road, and for a split second i feel the car accelerate slightly even though i am braking. I have noticed this 95% of times i go over a pothole and probably in a few other situations as well (possibly when driving on slick or icy roads). I have not complained about this before, so…
ODI 10304343
Service Brakes, Electric
The brakes on my 2010 toyota prius failed during heavy traffic on the south 405 freeway in los angles nearly causing an accident. I almost rear ended a nissan 370 zx. In general the brakes seem substandard and feel mushy after driving in traffic or especially rain as we have been having in california. I am concerned about the brakes on the car and have started shopping for any upgrade kits that might be available.…
ODI 10304264
Service Brakes, Electric
On feb 1, 2010, i was approaching a stop light intersection at about 7 mph. When applying the brakes it was like stepping on a solid steel pole or ice skates. The pedal would not depress and the brakes would not engage. I released brake pressure and again pressed the pedal and then the brakes operated satisfactorily. The street was smooth asphalt, dry and in good condition without bumps. On feb 28, 2010 the dealer…
ODI 10319112
Service Brakes, Electric
4 instances of failure of the brakes to stop the car 1st time in june 2009 at a stop sign - had to push brake very hard to get car to stop 2nt time in aug 2009 again approaching a stop sign brake would not engage until pushed very hard 3rd time sept 2009 same situation last incident 2.1.[redacted] had some snow on it. *cn
ODI 10307016
Service Brakes, Electric
Driving a brand new 2010 toyota prius iv approaching a set of rr tracks. While braking to make a left turn i crossed the tracks. The prius surged forward and i almost collided with the automobile in front of me. *tr
ODI 10305602
Service Brakes, Electric
I have a 2010 prius. When i am coming to a stop and there is a slope in the road or a pothole, the brakes will momentarily disengage and the car lunges forward. It has happened multiple times. I can predict when it is going to happen based on the bumpiness of the road. And the distance i am from coming to a complete stop. *tr
ODI 10305562
Service Brakes, Electric
When driving my 2010 prius over bumps with my brakes on, the car lunges forward as if the brakes are not working. This occurs each time i hit a bump when i have my foot on the brake pedal. *tr
ODI 10305392
Service Brakes, Electric
2010 prius surges when a bump is hit while braking. This is fairly repeatable and can occur as much as once a day. We have not taken back to the dealer, because being in the automotive electronics industry, i am certain it is a software bug and that the dealer will not find anything wrong or know how to fix it. *tr
ODI 10305037
Service Brakes, Electric
BRAKE FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10304924
Service Brakes, Electric
This is a recurring problem with my 2010 prius. When i go over a small bump, such as a metal plate on the street, so far always at low speed it feels as though the car accelerates. I think it's probably just not braking the way i expect it to, or perhaps the brakes momentarily fail. It lasts less than a second, and of course i was worried that it represents the same problem that has caused the big toyota recall. But…
ODI 10304340
Service Brakes, Electric
The brakes on our 2010 toyota prius momentarily stop working at low speeds on bumpy roads. The brakes stop working for only a second or two when braking on a bumpy road surface, the reengage. This has happened multiple times since we bought the car new in july 2009. *tr
ODI 10304127
Service Brakes, Electric · Vehicle Speed Control
2010 toyota prius. Going downhill and approaching a stop sign. My foot is steady on the brake and i am gradually coming to a stop. Then, i inadvertently go over a bump in the road and the prius lunges forward. I had to immediately slam hard on the brakes in order to keep the car from going into the intersection. Fortunately, there was no car or person in front of me as i was stopping. *tr
ODI 10304094
Service Brakes, Electric
We have a 2010 toyota prius purchased in july 2009. From the start, we noticed an issue with the brakes seeming to skip as you applied pressure at lower speeds. Two calls to the dealer about this were met with the phone equivalent of "blank stares" and we got nowhere. With the recent news reports describing the issue we found, i called two toyota dealers yesterday in my area about getting it fixed and they were…
ODI 10306535
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