2010 Toyota Prius Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 47
- 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 47 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- traction control · 5 records
- warning light · 4 records
- slow down · 4 records
- braking system · 4 records
- stop sign · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 23 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Brake/abs and stability system failure. Possible actuator or accumulator. Touota knows there is a fault and hides behind a software update. System fails and causes unreliable braking with increased force to apply the brakes. Brakes apply so hard at times the rear passengers heads hit the rear seat.
ODI 11271395
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Even though the breaks seem fine, the electric break system does work at all. All lights are on and the breaks pedals feels loose. When i push the breaks the vehicle keeps going. The abs warning light is on as well as all the other lights regarding to breaks and stability mechanisms.
ODI 11229072
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Brakes went completely out and emergency noise was beeping loudly in car. Talk to mechanic and he said brake actuator is bad and there was a recall but toyota won't acknowledge and repair
ODI 11244047
Electronic Stability Control
Vin # : (xxxx) on february 26, 2019, i asked autonation tyota buena park ( auto nation) to update the software and replace the invert assembly as per the recall notice letter from autonation. Also, i explained that my car's inverter and engine coolant were replaced on november 19, 2015 with showing the invoice of dch toyota of simi valley and i had same overheating problem as before in summer 2018. On february 27,…
ODI 11183181
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Suspension
Brake actuator keeps activating every 10 seconds. The cars abs, traction control, and brakes error lights have all come on. Brakes are compromised in some manner which can pose serious safety issues while driving.
ODI 11129735
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
After changed all the 12v battery and 201v battery pack brand new. All the fluid; oil, cooling water, transmission also been changed new, even clean out the exhaust co2 deposit in the pipe, basically the engine been clean out like new. The problems now is not start or put into ready mode. Due to the inverter and icu u1 circuit board now sending the signal to the dash board. Dash board only show flashing engine…
ODI 11122360
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Abs, brake and traction control lights on. Code c1391 abnormal leak in accumulator.
ODI 11101333
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Abs light on / traction light on / brake light on !!!!!!!! Code c1391abnormal leak in accunulator !!!!!!! $3,000 estimate fix !!!!!!!!!!! Comon toyota proble!!!!!!!! Recall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ODI 11112940
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
The other day my brake light, traction, and abs light came on. Took it to the mechanic and they said it's code c1391 - abnormal leak in the accumilator, electrical issue, and i must go to the dealer. I've seen others complain about this. Shouldn't this be a recall?
ODI 11089956
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
My wife had a 'near-death' experience on 22-mar-18 while driving her prius (2010) back home. She was driving on a high speed interstate freeway (i-10) in houston and suddenly her abs brake system failed and she can she all warning lights in the dashboard (abs warning light, brake system warning light, slip indicator) were lit. As soon as she saw these warning, she tried to slow down the vehicle safely by applying…
ODI 11081029
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
My car completely shut down in traffic, engine, steering, transmission all quit and i was almost in a horrific accident as i could not control the car or get out of anyone's way. The check hybrid warning light was also on. It was towed and the garage said it was a software update that i was not made aware of that caused complete failure.
ODI 11076761
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control
Airbag light started turning on every so often. After recall work at dealer, it went away, but again now holds constant.
ODI 11052744
Electronic Stability Control
Because of,as dealership said,the car was stalled at the highway. I don't have any sticker about recall, but most prius 2010 owners said that owners receiving notification about inverter problem. I'm heading to the dealership, who offered me to fix the car for $3,500. Could you please take a look, do i have any warranty or recalls on this particular vehicle please. Thank you.
ODI 10986159
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Driving down highway at posted speed limit (75mph), i tried to slow down due to traffic and noticed my cars ability to brake was severely compromised. I then noticed my cars brakes, abs, master warning and vsc lights had came on. Given that my car has 103k miles on it, i figured it is time for a brake pad service. With the limited braking ability, i decided to make the short drive to the toyota dealer for brake…
ODI 10979002
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Inverter
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical system fried the inverter and shut down the entire system. The contact stated that the software was an ongoing issue and overheated the inverter, which caused the engine to shut off and the vehicle to completely stop. The…
ODI 10907999
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Car would not drive, or reverse it shifts to neutral since first week i bought the car in aug 2010. I bought a toyota prius iii 2010 (from the dealership toyota of kearney mesa in san diego) in 2010. The car from the beginning would shift back to neutral when i set it to drive or reverse. I bought the car and am the only owner). After i encounter this, within the week i took it to the dealership where i bought it…
ODI 10811536
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
All the lights on the dash associated with antilock brakes, traction control, brake are on. The braking has changed and does not slow the car as fast as it used to, almost hit the car in front the first time i drove it with the lights on that morning. Car has 50,394 miles on it, noticed all the lights on when started car in morning, brakes appeared to work normally when backed out of driveway, but at higher speed…
ODI 10903928
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
My brakes has always had a weak feel and it would lose stopping power when braking on a bumpy road. Its almost like, the brakes releases when you hit a bump. There are currently two recalls for the 2010 prius but for some reason, my vin number is not included in it. Is there any way we can get the dealer to perform the recall? Its just a software computer update, but i have a feeling they will not do it since my vin…
ODI 11197042
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Was traveling about 65 mph on route [redacted] when red lights come on and car slows to 20 mph.pulle to side of road and called aaa/towed to hartford toyota in hartford ct. First told it was a hybrid battery then told it was the inverter which they said is on back order. Now i,m getting the run around from the main office in california.. Brought car in for a recall on software update in feb 2014 and from what i read…
ODI 10607655
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
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Ever since acquiring this vehicle earlier this year, i have been experiencing loss of breaking for a second every time i hit a pothole and bumpy spot. It happens every other time. Upon goggling this problem, i learned that the problem was first reported to nhtsa way back in 2009. But i do not see any recalls related to this problem. Your website says you have received about 33 complains. Unless i missed something,…
ODI 10593185
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
When hitting larger size potholes or bumps in the road i lose control of what feels like the rear end, its as if the vehicle brakes gives way when the rear tires hit the object, car shimmies slightly, the brakes stop working for at least 3 seconds as the car lurches forward. The brake also depresses further to the floor while it happens. There's a particular spot on my way to work that continues to cause the…
ODI 10519362
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
On tuesday october 02, 2012 at approximately 0510 the vehicle brakes went out and the brake, abs, and stabilization lights came on along with alarm. Vehicle was towed to toyota dealership for repair - told it was the master cylinder. Vehicle picked up on morning of october 4, 2012 from dealership drove approximately 20 miles and the exact same thing occurred. Brakes, abs, stabilization alarms came on. Toyota…
ODI 10478683
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
I was entering a parking space. Turned right into space. The vehicle accelerated, steering wheel locked, and brakes did not respond!.the car sped over the curbing and hit the left front fender of the truck in the next space. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10455013