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
Event occurs at slow speeds when coming to a stop on an icy surface. Initially brakes feel like they are working properly. Then the brakes appear to stop working for split second. There is a sense that the car is accelerating, but i believe the sensation is caused by the brakes not working. After a split second the brakes appear to work properly again. Has only occurred at low speeds on an icy surface. The concern…
ODI 10304362
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving over a small utility access cover in the road, at a relatively low speed, our 2010 toyota prius momentarily lost braking power and seemed to accelerate for a very brief moment. Although braking power was regained very quickly, this was alarming since there was a pedestrian in the crosswalk immediately in front of the vehicle. Although this has occurred only once at the time of this report, we have also…
ODI 10304301
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius brake problem. Brakes do not work properly particularly in snowy day. *tr
ODI 10304122
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have been driving my 2010 prius for 6 months and have experienced the following nearly 10 times: when braking, if a pothole or bump in the road is hit, the car seemingly jerks forward/accelerates for a split second. This results in less control over where the car comes to a complete stop. The most unnerving instances of this occur when approaching the end of a road or a crosswalk. I nearly hit a child because of…
ODI 10303800
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Many times while braking, when i hit a pothole or bump, the brakes go out, causing the car to accelerate. I feel a loss of control, which is regained a few seconds later. It's led to several terrifying situations where i've almost hit the vehicle in front of me. *tr
ODI 10301925
Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes seem to fail when braking over a depression in the road or when braking on icy patches of the road. This has happened at least five times in december, 2009 and january/february 2010. Prius *tw
ODI 10307290
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated under normal conditions as she was driving at 45mph and coming to a stop with her feet on the brakes the vehicle lunged forward before stopping. The contact call the dealer and inform them of this and was told there is no problems with the vehicle and they never heard of this failure. There had been no prior maintenance performed on the vehicle prior to…
ODI 10311079
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When applying the brakes on my 2010 prius, there is a surge in the car when it hit a manhole cover (bump). This happened under 20 mph on gentle brake application. Upon pushing on the pedal further, the car resumed braking and stopped. This "surge" lasted only a fraction of a second but was very disturbing and should not occur. *tr
ODI 10306285
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2010 prius accelerates over bumpy road conditions irrespective of whether or not my foot is on the brake or not on anything at all.
ODI 10306051
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2010 prius and am also having brake problems. The brakes intermittently seems to slip for a couple seconds. It seems to happen at low speeds, on hills, and in the middle of the time i am pressing on the brake. It has happened both while continuously pressing the brake and also as i ease off the pressure on the brake. The behavior is occasional, but recurring. *tr
ODI 10305333
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Braking does not occur immediately on occasion on toyota 2010 prius. Traction light even comes on as if you are skidding. This has occurred several time for me since owning the car in sept 2009. I have had a prius from each generation (this is my third prius) - this did not occur in those. Did call dealer on this. Exact dates not kept but will put an estimate of last time below. *tr
ODI 10305190
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
01/13/2010 - i went to the service dept at toyota of wallingford to complain about the loss of brakes in a new 2010 toyota prius while driving over uneven ground. I had owned the car one month with 1500 miles on the odometer. The loss of control of the car is terrifying because the car seems to accelerate forward. The service attendant was aware of the issue and described the situation. He took the car on a test…
ODI 10305139
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When my vehicle is first started in the morning the brakes grab suddenly. This occurs at least twice a week. I have owned the new car for 1.5 months. I have not taken the vehicle to the dealer. *tr
ODI 10299761
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2010 prius that "lurches" when i brake. This only happens every once and a while. I took it to the toyota dealership, they looked it over and said it was fine. To say the least i continue to be very concerned. *tr
ODI 10305977
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Several times since i purchased my 2010 toyota prius on dec. 23rd 2009, i've experienced momentary loss of brake control while braking. It happens for like a split second then return to normal. I haven't noticed any connection between when it happens and rough road surfaces. *tr
ODI 10305843
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2010 toyota prius seems to accelerate when i apply brakes to slow down and car goes into shallow pothole. This event is repeatable and happens every time i slow down at a particular stop sign with a pothole in front of it. Fortunately there has never been a car in front of me and i now know to avoid this spot. Car behaves normally once it has cleared the pothole. This occurs at slow speeds ( 20mph down to 0 ) has…
ODI 10304607
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I bought a 2010 toyota prius in june of 2009. On several occasions, i have noticed the brakes not working properly when i have tried braking while going over a speed bump. Instead of slowing or stopping, the car feels like it actually is lurching forward. It corrects itself almost immediately, but there is that second when it feels like it isn't going to stop. In reading several stories about reported brake issues…
ODI 10304415
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Multiple events/failures, here is a summary: 1) while braking over rougher road conditions -- not potholes, but regular roughness/bumps in roads -- brakes feel like they momentarily no longer function/go out. As soon as you return to smooth road surfaces, the problem corrects itself. This has occurred on numerous occasions, the dealership with whom i purchased my vehicle were unaware of the problem when i called…
Crash reported
ODI 10304196
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
The cruise control on my 2010 toyota prius does not always cancel while braking. This has resulted in unintended acceleration after braking while the cruise control has been set. A driver expects that the cruise control will automatically cancel while applying the brakes but this does not happen under light braking. This is even more pronounced while driving up a steep hill. On january 11th, 2010, i was in a…
ODI 10306449
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius braking problem. I bought a 2010 toyota prius approx 4 months ago. During the approx 10000 miles i have put on the car, i have experienced a braking issue approx 5 to 6 times. Most times i was braking for a stop sign in a 30 mph zone. Once i was braking for a red light in a 45 mph zone. Each time, there was bumpy road during the braking, and the brakes released. I can't say if the car accelerated,…
ODI 10306119
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While braking on a short hill with uneven pavement surface vehicle brakes failed momentarily and then took hold as i pressed harder on the pedal. This occurred 3 times on the same hill. *tr
ODI 10314972
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have had several problems with my 2010 toyota prius. I have found the brakes to be undependable in situations of uneven pavement or anything but perfect road conditions. After applying the brakes, the car continues to move forward as if the brakes were never applied. This continues for several seconds causing a dangerous delay in performance of the brakes. This has occurred several times this winter, and is…
Crash reported
ODI 10312889
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
During braking, my 2010 toyota prius would "lunge" forward as though the brakes did not work for a few seconds when "hitting" small bumps in the road. This happened twice. *tr
ODI 10311958
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brakes on our 2010 prius have repeatedly had problems. Most have occured with my wife driving the vehicle. She had told me several months ago about the car feeling like it was "sliding" or the brakes not being very effective for a short time. I passed this off as the the car being different than other cars since it was a hybrid. Then about 3 weeks ago i had it happen to me. While turning and going over a small…
ODI 10307666
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Toyota prius 2010 - it has happened to me, multiple times this winter, during icy roads that when i try to brake the car accelerates as if someone hit the car from behind. Then, the car eventually stops. I have had the car for 6 months and i live in the midwest and it has only happened this winter when roads are icy or slushy. *cn
ODI 10307609
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