2010 Toyota Prius Engine Problems
- 6
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
After car sits for several days engine will idle very roughly upon starting for almost one minute. Idle is so rough that i thought the engine mounts would break and creates a very 4 loud rattling sound. This has happened three times, two after sitting for several days and once after just sitting overnight. *tr
ODI 10390231
Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Loss of braking effectiveness. Happens when going over bumps while applying the brakes. You don't lose braking power completely, but it would be like you had lifted your foot off the brakes partially. It has happened about a dozen times since i have owned the vehicle (a little over a year). I am unable to determine what factors make it happen. I don't know if it is speed, severity of the bumps, or braking pressure,…
ODI 10360953
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System · Engine
2010 toyota prius. The consumer stated he experienced two safety issues; loss of brake effectiveness and engine race *tgw when the consumer applied the brakes when going over bumps/rough roads, or in marginal conditions due to snow/ice when approaching a stop sign, he would lose braking effectiveness. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for a recall repair on march 24, 2010. However, he continued to…
ODI 10327421
Engine · Service Brakes, Electric
I was driving on the freeway with my cruise control on. It was set to 56 mph. All of a sudden, the vehicle started lurching. It was like it was trying to accelerate then slow down, then accelerate, then slow down. I immediately shut off the cruise control. It has also happened again today when i tried to use the cruise control. *tr
ODI 10320610
Engine · Parking Brake
2010 prius ii - when in park, or just slightly on the brakes and the engine switches from electronic to gas motor, the car rocks forward 1-3 inches. Very terrifying, but according to kendall toyota of eugene, oregon, this is "normal". I don' t know of any world in which a car moving on its own while in park is normal.
ODI 10321662
Engine · Service Brakes, Electric
Prius 2010 braking issue - problem has occurred at least 5 times; on rough surface, downhill surface or when wheels encounter a manhole or steel plate road cover. Problem is recurring. Car has 12,600 miles on it. *cn
ODI 10307575