2010 Toyota Prius Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 274
- 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 274 stored complaint records:
- 33 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 34 records
- brake pedal · 16 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- hybrid system · 9 records
- suddenly accelerated · 9 records
- unintended acceleration · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 204 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
As i was driving on a road, about 25 mph, while my foot was on the accelerator pedal the car just decreased it's speed to a stop as i continually pushed my foot on the pedal.
ODI 11266939
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Car worked flawlessly and we maintained it regularly. Took it in to address recall of jov update pwr mgmt ecu at dealer. Dealer completed recall work. 2 days later engine lite check hybrid system and the ! On and triangle on. The car continued run but now was studdering when was not before the recall work. Took it back to the dealer and he said we need a new hybrid battery. We believe the software update they did…
ODI 11221081
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have been experiencing the safety risks outlined in the following manufacturer recall number: j1v nhtsa recall number: 18v684 i have been dealing with this issue for the past 2 - 3 years and unknowingly may have been spending hundreds of dollars on repairs that may not have needed to be replaced. Currently, my car is not running as i experienced a stall (11/09/2018) while exiting the freeway at a high speed with…
ODI 11155334
Vehicle Speed Control
On two occasions, june 22, 2018 and august 15, 2018 this vehicle suddenly accelerated while using cruise control and traveling at speed on generally flat, straight, [redacted] in good weather. I have attached documents with summaries of each event and maps showing route and terrain during the events. Hard braking slowed but did not stop the vehicle either time. Both times, after traveling some distance while braking…
ODI 11124223
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Brake actuator has failed. Traction control, abs, brake lights illuminated on dash. More effort needed to engage brakes. This affects the regenerative braking as it no longer charges on braking as it was designed. Checked toyota website for recalls since this is safety related, and there are none. Which is quite disturbing. I've researched prius forums and this seems to be an ongoing problem. Toyota issued a recall…
ODI 11097727
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the freeway at about 70 mph when the "check hybrid system" light came on and the car lost all power and ability to accelerate. It completely began to descend in speed and within 2 minutes came to a complete shut down. I could have easily been rear ended had i not moved to the side of the freeway as quickly as i did.
ODI 11003313
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I change the brake booster twice and hace the same problem. My brake pedal loss of braking ability or slipping brakes and the warning brake, abs and traction light permanently on, and no cruise control works at all
ODI 10993977
Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
In the past year i have had 2 occurrences of unintended acceleration. The first in february of 2016. I was exiting a parking ramp up hill and stepping on the accelerator. I was driving straight then turning to the left (90 degree turn). When i took my foot off the accelerator, the car continued to accelerate and i was unable to get it slowed/stopped for about a block even though i was applying heavy brake pressure.…
ODI 10935037
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was in a parking structure going approximately 15 mph when i removed my foot from the accelerator to press the brake. Before i could get my foot to the brake, the car quickly accelerated. It took at least two attempts at pushing the brake peddle before the car came to a stop. And, to be honest, the guardrail the car hit helped actually stop the vehicle. It was totally unexpected and extremely scary. In hindsight,…
Crash reported
ODI 10885303
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
On 05/25/2016 at about 9am, while in motion at a rate of speed approx 25 mph on a street during construction (don't know if the bumpy road had anything to do with it), the change oil soon light appeared and seconds later all the lights on the dash came on with the message to check the "check hybrid system" . I tried to stop the vehicle and it kept accelerating. I pressed on the breaks really hard and the traction…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10870866
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Brake booster pump assembly vehicle in motion when on highway when loss of breaking and steering took place. Vehicle lighted icons appeared on dash along with alarm sound. (abs) (!) (brake) (ss). This unsafe condition could have been avoided if nhtsa would have forced toyota to recall this defective part in 2013 when toyota notified nhtsa of the defective braking system. Or toyota mailed notice to customers as…
ODI 10837510
Vehicle Speed Control
My prius suddenly accelerated today. My wife was not in an accident. My vin is [xxx]. I spoke with my wife and the incident occurred up a hill when she was parking (decelerating), she didn't notice that the floor mat was not stuck at the time and there was no warning of a problem. Also, this has not happened before. Vehicle was going up a hill on a city street, no ice, going strait, no damage to the car, unknown to…
ODI 10837378
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 toyota prius. While parking the vehicle, it unexpectedly accelerated and struck another vehicle before crashing into an apartment unit. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was called and provided the contact with an…
Crash reported
ODI 10991685
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving at approximately 20 mph and slowing down at a stop light, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard while the rpms increased and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle eventually came to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was…
ODI 10712471
Vehicle Speed Control
Today feb 12, 2015 at approximately 11:40 am a white sports car license plate [xxx] was dangerously weaving in and out of cars and could have caused a crash. Location was on redmond way 202 going towards the 520 highway going towards seattle. This person is a reckless driver, please keep an eye out for this car. Thank you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10683119
Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
The headlight hid start to go on and off finally the left side went off . Also while driving the car desacelerated and increased speed by itself. *tr
ODI 10694918
Vehicle Speed Control
I was going up the on ramp to i -75 exit 341 in florida when i lost all power steering and braking and the check hybrid system light came on. Cars were coming at me at 70 mph and could have killed my wife and i. This is the second time i have reported the problem of check hybrid system light coming on and losing all power. This should be investigated a sap to prevent so eone from being killed. *tr
ODI 10660290
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Accelerated to get on highway. Once on the highway the system hybrid warning light and other warning lights and audio alarms came on. We had to exit immediately because we lost the ability to maintain highway speed. *tr
ODI 10633217
Vehicle Speed Control
April 23,2014 entered a parking structure, when parking the car, the car accelerated, without reason. Car hit and broke the parking barrier, which was a oak log. Reported to toyota dealership but did not want to view the car, claimed it was probably operator error. Foot both on gas and brake at same time. I do not drive with two feet, said did not think it was that. He then referred me to the toyota corporate line,…
Crash reported
ODI 10585139
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
If the vehicle hits a pot hole while slowing down, there's a sudden loss of braking power and the vehicle moves a few feet forward. The vsc light comes on at the same time. I'd noticed this a few times in the past but with the roads deteriorating after a bad winter, the pot holes are bigger and this is very prominent and scary. Going to take to the dealer for inspection. I feel it's definitely an issue with the…
ODI 10584074
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I am writing due to having had my 2010 toyota prius self accelerate while driving on four occasions. This began occurring after i took my vehicle to toyota of clermont, florida for a routine service on 3/31/2014. While the vehicle was there, the dealership also performed a recall on the vehicle. This recall is referenced as: tech(s) : 20799 recall eoe motor generator and power management update perform software…
ODI 10619094
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I came to a red light and was braking and as it almost came to a complete stop it jerked forward. Thankfully there wasn't a car in front of me otherwise i would of hit it. I'm taking it in soon. I don't drive it everyday and when i do it's less than a mile. *tr
ODI 10574998
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
As i was approaching a red light i applied the brakes and then shortly after hit a pot hole and the car lunged forward as if accelerating on it's own. Fortunately there wasn't another vehicle in front of me as i would have most definitely rear-ended it. I almost shot into the intersection and most certainly shot past the normal stopping spot for waiting at a red light. Scary incident to say the least. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10576420
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I started noticing a high pitch noise sporadically on my car after it was a few months old. If i stopped and restarted the car, the noise would go away. When i brought it to toyota they could not reproduce the problem. It would happen about 1-3 times per month and some months not at all. On this particular trip about a month ago, i did not notice the noise on start up (i had a cold that affected my hearing), but did…
ODI 10567535
Vehicle Speed Control
While returning from work at 5:30 pm, 02/18/14 on highway 90 west to albany, ny, with cruise control set to 50 mph, the accelerator pedal got stuck on my 2010 toyota prius. The pedal did not return back to its original position even when i turned off cruise control. I spontaneously tapped the accelerator pedal in the hope of releasing but did not yield any results and the vehicle maintained its speed. Applying…
ODI 10565056