2010 Toyota Prius Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 738
- 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 738 stored complaint records:
- 48 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 639 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl- the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. Whenever the contact drives the vehicle at any speed and travels over and bump or a pot hole the contact noticed that the brakes will momentarily disengage and then return to normal. The vehicle has not been diagnosed and the contact has noticed the failure since the day the vehicle was purchased. The current and failure mileages were 5500. Bml
ODI 10305235
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving in the rain 10 mph over a bump in the road he lost the braking power and the vehicle surged. The dealer has not been contacted. The failure mileage was 2,800. Updated 02/19/10. *lj
ODI 10300235
Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Loss of braking power (weak braking) when rolling over bumps, pot holes and even cracks in the pavement. *tw
ODI 10307270
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I purchased a 2010 prius (which was in stock) on january 8. After hearing about the brake delay problem, i realized that i had had a similar problem. I was traveling at medium speed when i felt the car dip, then shudder. I felt that i had lost control of the car. It felt like it was sliding (as though on ice). Now i realize that i must have put on my brakes, but the car continued to proceed. I had not noticed any…
ODI 10307035
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When using the brakes, on several occasions, my vehicle briefly lurched forward. Most of the time it happens when the pavement is wet. It has happened about 15 times over the past 4 months. *tr
ODI 10306810
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Toyota prius anti-lock braking issue has happened 3 times in our 2010 prius as described in media reports. It happens on slippery surfaces when the anti-lock brakes kick in, there is a split second of hesitation before they do. It causes a pretty good adrenalin rush for the driver. *tr
ODI 10306528
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Sudden brake loss. When braking and when the car is at low speed, if the car hits a bump or manhole cover or snow, suddenly the brakes no longer work. *tr this happens once a week. I have experienced it 10 times in two months.
ODI 10305038
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is an apparent momentary loss of braking ability that we have experienced several times. Going over a rise in the road, or bumps, and beginning a descent to an intersection, pressing the brake pedal seems to have no effect for about 500ms. This seems somewhat more pronounced when the road is wet, although possibly the explanation for this is we brake earlier in the descent as a precaution in less-than-ideal…
ODI 10303480
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Toyota prius 2010- car surged while braking to a halt. It felt as though i had suddenly lost braking power for a few moments, like i had hit an ice patch. But the road surface was dry. This was the second time it happened to me, the first about a week or 10 days ago. Car was purchased on 1/4, delivered on 1/8/2010. The problem is not reproducible, but both times the car was moving at relatively low speed (10 mph or…
ODI 10300090
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On two distinct occasions our 2010 prius brakes appeared to disengage with the car continuing forward without slowing. This occurred regardless of how hard the brake pedal was pushed. This is not related to the accelerator pedal. In each instance, our local toyota dealer was contacted and they insisted there was no problem. *tr
ODI 10310356
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Regarding my 2010 toyota prius i purchased in november 2009: sometimes on icy, snowy streets there has been a delay after i press the brake pedal before the anti-lock brakes activate. The car has just skidded at first. This delay in braking has also occurred when i have applied the brakes on bumpy surfaces. Total incidents have been five--three on ice, two on bumpy surfaces. *tw *tr
ODI 10307304
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have experienced the momentary loss of brakes on my 2010 prius numerous times under various driving conditions. All of the instances occurred at fairly low speeds and i considered it more of a nuisance or " nature of the beast " than anything else. Once was on a level, dry, residential road approaching a stop sign. Another has happened a number of times at the same spot (a right hand turn onto a residential street…
ODI 10307240
Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We have twice experienced a brake cut-out, where we are coming to a stop sign with foot on brake and hit a bump/pot hole and the car lurches ahead as though we have temporarily removed our foot from the brake even though we haven't. *tw
ODI 10307173
Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Toyota prius 2010 - breaks failed to stop car on 3 separate occasions during the past month. Each occurrence was at an intersection (roads each time were plowed for snow, but still a bit slick). The car eventually stopped due to the vehicle slowing down, but still not breaking. One occurrence was at an intersection where the car did not break at a red light and i quickly turned the wheel to the right to proceed onto…
ODI 10306899
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
I have noticed on a few occasions that my 2010 prius lurches forward for a brief second in the middle of braking at a stop sign. I have noticed this happen occasionally, but was more frequent in the last month, about 3 times. I made a written complaint to toyota service a week ago, but was told it was not unusual. However, i just read in the news about the issue with braking in this model car and am alarmed and…
ODI 10306844
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Lack of braking when hitting a bump in the road. In my case, there is a bumpy section of road under construction at the intersection of shiloh rd and fm 1171 in flower mound, tx. This problem occurs every time i brake at the traffic light at that intersection. *tr
ODI 10306375
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I bought a 2010 prius in late december and about two weeks ago, i was driving on a local street, which had some potholes on it. I could see a pothole ahead of me. Another car was coming from the opposite direction, which prohibited me from avoiding the pothole. I therefore braked slowly and came almost to a full stop as i went over the pothole. My foot was on the brake during this entire episode, but as i went over…
ODI 10306213
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 prius braking problem: when braking and vehicle encounters a bump in the road vehicle accelerates and surges forward. This has occurred approx 15-20 occasions. Fortunately we have been able to stop the vehicle safely. Reported to dealer and was informed this was "normal". *jb
ODI 10306172
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When driving i sometimes momentarily feel a pause in the braking system of my new prius. This occurs every time i drive on a certain street at a fairly high speed. While i am braking my right front tire goes through a pothole while my front left tire remains on flat tarmac. As my front tire comes out of the pothole i feel as if the brakes stop working for half a second and then they start working again. I estimate…
ODI 10306038
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 prius brake applied in zero temperature weather approaching a red light on slight down sloping road covered in ice/snow. The brake pedal was pushed as would normally be applied (maybe approx 1/3 - 1/2 brake pedal travel) and there was no applied braking. The car kept rolling forward to where i had to make a decision to continue rolling with a right turn into the intersection and continue travel. Luckily the…
ODI 10306027
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius: after turning car on, taking emergency brake off, foot on brake pedal fully depressed, shifting from park into reverse, the car will begin to move on its own without me taking foot off brake. Have to shift it back to park and turn it off for it to stop. Toyota service said "this is normal". Has happened 8 times, most recent jan 15th. All on level surfaces. Only happens if car is on in electric…
ODI 10305574
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2010 prius. On at least three occasions, in the last six months, the following has occurred. When i am traveling and i apply brake pressure the vehicle begins to accelerate. No matter how hard i press on the brake pedal it does not slow down or stop the vehicle. It actually begins to speeds up while my foot is pressing down on the brake pedal. The acceleration has only lasted approximately 5-6 seconds.…
ODI 10305464
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We own a 2010 toyota prius and noticed that the car "kicks" a little when applying the brakes lightly. We didn't think much of it at first because we live in chicago and the streets are quite weathered. We thought the "kicks" we felt might be the car bumping along uneven roads. Thankfully, we have not been involved in any accidents. Other than this issue, we are pleased with the car. *tr
ODI 10304947
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius bought on sept 28, 2009. I have experienced the following thrice "when braking, if a pothole is hit, the car seemingly jerks forward/accelerates ." the first time i thought i was imagining it, but when it happened on a couple of occasions after that i realized it is real. I am extra cautious while driving this car compared to my family's other cars. In normal course of operation the brakes are…
ODI 10304929
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2010 prius brakes briefly stop working when i'm braking while driving over a bump or pothole. I have not been in an accident however this can lead to an accident in the future. This happens periodically and can be recreated. *tr
ODI 10304546
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