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
On friday 2/26 at ~ 1:15pm, i was driving my 2010 prius. It was raining hard outside. As i put on brakes, the car seemed to accelerate / did not brake and drove into a parking lot curb. Damage was done to the front end of the car. There have been multiple occasions during which my husband and i have separately noticed this same type of acceleration / failure to brake - particularly when driving in the rain, down a…
Crash reported
ODI 10317935
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The driver stated that she was traveling 35 mph when she switched lanes. When she applied the brakes and the vehicle started to stop but then it lunged forward and accelerated on it's own while her foot was on the brake pedal. The driver stated that the vehicle then came to a stop after her foot remained on the brake pedal. The driver did notify the dealer of the failure. The…
ODI 10314232
Vehicle Speed Control
Our 2010 prius was experiencing surging over bumps, we had it re-programmed last week and today we experienced the surge again when we went over a bump, just like before. *tr
ODI 10314000
Service Brakes, Electric · Vehicle Speed Control
When i am driving my toyota prius 2010 and the vehicle goes over a bump or hole in the road the vehicle "jumps" especially is i am braking to slow the vehicle down. *tr
ODI 10312667
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden acceleration or surge while going over a pothole or bump. *tr
ODI 10320104
Vehicle Speed Control
2010 toyota prius - i was driving my 2010 toyota prius for a short period as a company car. I noticed that when the battery got low while in park the engine would kick in to recharge the battery. The engine would cause the car to slightly jerk forward or back which would be expected by the force of the engine thrust. What was strange is that when i was crossing the street after coming out of an oil change, my foot…
ODI 10318307
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2010 prius purchased in august 2009. Surge when applying brakes. Occurred 4 times including 2/15/2010. Has occurred in same place 3 times. Each time there were potholes. When they were fixed, did not happen until they returned. Complained to toyota dealer and was told this was normal when hydraulic and electronic brakes exchange. I suggested it was a dangerous normal. No damage or injury in any case. Was always able…
ODI 10311440
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
My issue is similar to others that have complained. When traveling a low speeds and i hit an unexpected bump the vehicle surges forward. This is very dangerous and one that i would hope toyota take notice and address immediately. *tr
ODI 10425188
Vehicle Speed Control
2010 toyota prius; when shifting into reverse is sporadically difficult to control acceleration. Lifting my foot off the brake a tiny amount causes the car to feel like it is "surging" backward. The car is controllable, but it is a very different experience from being in reverse most of the time. Shifting to park and back to reverse seems to make it go away. This has happened to me 4 times since i bought the car in…
ODI 10313934
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately between 50-55 mph on a snow covered road surface, while braking the vehicle suddenly surged forward unexpectedly. The driver was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. There were no injuries. A police report was filed for the incident and the vehicle was able to resume normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an…
Crash reported
ODI 10318533
Vehicle Speed Control
Soon after i got my 2010 prius in august, i experienced a braking problem. This has happened about 8 more times so far. While braking as i slowly approach a stop sign or light, if i simultaneously go over a bump or break in the road, the car will lurch forward a couple of yards requiring me to push harder on the brake which then stops the car. This problem has also happened 2 times in the last week while driving…
ODI 10307330
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
My husband and i bought a 2010 toyota prius in november 2009. We both have noticed a sort of jerky feeling while braking over a small bump or pothole but we didn't think much of it until last night when i was driving home with my children. I was driving down a residential area at about 30 miles/hr. And was slowing down to stop at a red light. While i was braking i hit a medium sized pot hole. My car just leapt…
ODI 10306530
Vehicle Speed Control
I've also experienced braking issues with the prius. This usually happens going over potholes, rough road, or railroad tracks when braking at certain speeds while applying the brakes at moderate force. It momentarily feels like the car is accelerating - it's quite disconcerting. I've also noticed variability in braking distance even on smooth dry pavement where i've had to step harder on the brakes because the car…
ODI 10306326
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
At 8:00 am this morning, i was driving through a street at a speed of 20 miles to 30 miles per hour. Suddenly, the car jumped a little probably hit a small potholes or bumps. I felt like the car surged forward or may be the brake didn't respond immediately. Fortunately, no other car right in front of me and the car speed is not very fast. I was able to brake it and slow down. I have called the dealer and the service…
ODI 10305636
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving over uneven terrain (ie.; railroad tracks, bumps in the road) my 2010 prius seems to accelerate. I read about the brakes failing... But it really feels like it is accelerating too. It is very scary when this happens as it feels that you will be thrushed into whatever might be in front of you. *tr
ODI 10305587
Vehicle Speed Control
Design flaw on a brand new 2010 toyota prius that makes rattling noise near the gear shift lever that could brake the gear lever. *tr
ODI 10305480
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving in reverse out of the garage he experienced an unintended acceleration at least three times within a month. Also when he was driving at 5 mph and coming to a stop, the vehicle lunged forward and as he jammed his foot harder on the brakes, the vehicle kept going . The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two occasions; however, during a test drive they were unable…
ODI 10314701
Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2010 toyota prius. Sometimes, particularly when i'm driving over bumps, applying the brake actually causes the vehicle to nudge forward instead of slowing down. Once i have cleared the bumps, the brakes then take effect. The problem is that the car may not actually slow down for an extra 10 to 20 feet. There was one incident where this happened near a crosswalk where people were crossing the road. The car…
ODI 10305879
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2010 toyota prius..purchased in august 2009...currently going for 15k miles on the odometer. I want to report issues with sudden acceleration even when i am stepping on the brake. I noticed every time i pass thru uneven road, for example potholes, icy roads, snow. The most common issue i have is as i am going down the road and car hits a pothole or manhole (those with metal covers) the car will suddenly…
ODI 10305031
Vehicle Speed Control
Was parking on slight incline facing downhill. Hit brake to put car in park, but car lurched forward, over concrete bumper in front of parking space. Just happened, have not taken corrective measures yet. Also have noticed car lurching forward when slowing around turns, has not caused significant problems yet, no action taken yet. *tr
ODI 10304875
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2010 toyota prius using cruise control on a highway. I disengaged cruise control to slow down as a vehicle entered the highway in front of me. Once the second vehicle had accelerated ahead, i re-engaged cruise control at my desired speed. The cruise control engaged, but continued acceleration, as if i was activating the cruise control mechanism's accelerate "paddle", which i was not actually doing.…
ODI 10305404
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
Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota prius 2010, my problem is sometimes the gas pedal does not release when trying to stop, i have found that by releasing the brake pedal the throttle releases, this always happens under the speed of 40 mph. This problem is always random, and you never know when it will happen, it has happened about 30 times so far, this started about 6 months ago. Is this problem part of the recall. *tr
ODI 10347000
Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle is a very new prius version 3. There is no problem with the floor pads. There does not seem to be a problem at higher speeds. The problem is short, unexpected bursts of acceleration at lower speeds, especially as the car is slowing down, with or without braking. I believe it occurs especially when the engine shifts from hybrid to all electric. For example, on a curving exit ramp off a road, as the car…
ODI 10306632
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden, unintended acceleration--2010 prius on freeway, accelerated with gas pedal to 75. Put on cruise control. Several seconds later, car surged forward, hard and sudden acceleration. First time happened--three days ago, not driven since. Have done nothing yet . *tr
ODI 10306501