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
I have a 2010 prius and have experienced surges when coming to a stop on snow or ice. I have almost hit the car in front of me several times. This is dangerous and should be fixed *tw
ODI 10307342
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius - sometimes when braking the car has a power surge and you start moving faster. *tr
ODI 10306257
Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I drive a 2010 toyota prius. On multiple occasions while attempting to slow down on rough surfaces, the brakes temporarily stopped working for 1-2 seconds even though the brake pedal was depressed. The most recent incident occurred while exiting the highway and attempting to slow down quickly on rough pavement. Luckily, there were no other cars in front of me or there would have been a collision. If a car had been…
ODI 10306156
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When braking at lower speeds and traveling over a transition (manhole cover, pavement break), the car will act as though the brakes lose grip for a second, then regain stopping power. I haven't hit anything, but it's been unsettling. *tr
ODI 10305882
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I purchased a 2010 toyota prius about 6 weeks ago and have experienced a brake surge problem at least three times. In each instance i was traveling about 20 mph and had applied the brakes. When the car hit a bump in the pavement it surged forward for about 0.5 second before the brakes grabbed again. The road surface was dry on each occasion and my impression at the time was that the brakes just let go. *tr
ODI 10305713
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Purchase 2010 prius in nov 2009. On smooth highway ( ny lie ) traveling 70mph to pass a car. Gently applied brake to slow down but the prius lurched forward for 2-3 seconds ( 200 - 300 feet ). Almost hit car in front of me. *tr
ODI 10305113
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Incident 1: weather condition - cold and dry. Road condition - bumpy, washboard just before a stop sign pressed on brake pedal, car slowed until washboard section of road came up, then brake seemed to disappear briefly and then car stopped. Very frightening. If there was someone in front of me i would have hit them. No injuries, no crash. Incident 2 weather condition: snow, snow falling, 1" on roadway. Location:…
ODI 10305105
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
His happens about once every two weeks with our new 2010 prius. When we press the brake the car accelerates for a second. It seems very dangerous. When i call my dealership they have been dismissive and said it was a problem with the mats, we tried different mats and even took them out and the problem still persists. I haven't called the dealership i n a while but last time they still said it was a floor mat…
ODI 10305010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 prius - braking effectiveness is lost on rough surfaces. The car gives the sensation of lurching ahead. In addition, we have experienced surging problems when using the cruise control. Rather than accelerations to the preset speed, the acceleration continues past the setting until the cruise control is canceled by tapping the brakes. *tr
ODI 10304807
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The car has hyper-sensitive brakes whenever i am backing up from a parked spot (e.g. Backing up from a parking space at a store.) when backing out of a space (using just idle speed and tapping lightly on the brakes to control the speed) tapping lightly results in the car brakes forcefully engaging and slamming the car to a stop. This happens only after the car has been warmed up; parked (like going to the store to…
ODI 10304583
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When i brake my 2010 prius and hit a bump it lurches forward, causing momentary loss of control. *tr
ODI 10304524
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius - owned car for 8 months. Five times car has accelerated while i am pressing on the brake. Happens when i am slowing down and hit a pot hole or bump. Very scary! Have a teen who is learning to drive and she is not allowed to use the prius. Mechanics at dealership looked at me like i was crazy. Said they would have to exactly re-create problem to investigate. *tr
ODI 10304365
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius braking problems. Not always consistent braking pressure or braking force. *tr
ODI 10304342
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We own a 2010 prius and several times since we purchased it in november 2009 we have noticed issues with the braking system. On each occasion we were driving over an uneven or slippery surface (e.g., potholes, icy manhole covers) and when the brake was pressed it didn't immediately engage or catch. Rather, the brakes engaged after the car passed the slippery or bumpy surface. The problem seems to result in an…
ODI 10304225
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When i hit particular intersections or when the ground is covered with ice or snow, my brakes will begin to slow down the vehicle. But then they fail. I lose control of my vehicle. I have to re-push the brake pedal for it to actually brake. It is scary and dangerous because i have no control over my car when the brakes are out and one of these times it is going to cause an accident. Since i purchased the car brand…
ODI 10301798
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I knew something was wrong, even before reading the online complaints about the 2010 prius and its braking problems that echoed my suspicions---- when sometimes braking over a pothole or railroad tracks or ice or any kind of bump, there is a surge of acceleration. To the extent that one time my 15 year old daughter said, 'what was that?" i'd driven a saab 93 for 130,000 miles before we recently bought the prius--i…
ODI 10300061
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving approximately 45 mph and applying the brake pedal, the vehicle would not respond. She felt the vehicle accelerating while attempting to brake. On one occasion, while depressing the brake pedal on a hill, the vehicle accelerated down the hill. This occurred on several occasions. The dealer was contacted and advised bringing the vehicle in for a diagnostic test.…
ODI 10299055
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Braking irregularity on icy surfaces, vehicle feels like rear wheels skid 4-8 feet then all wheels grab when normal braking for a stop sign. Enough deceleration to have seatbelt grab and dog projected into front seat area from rear cargo platform. Same feeling as if brakes were locked up while moving on solid ice and the surface changed to dry road. *tr
ODI 10298967
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a new gen iii 2010 prius ii and have noticed that when braking the car seems to surge forward before decelerating when i hit a series of bumps or a pothole. It is un-nerving in that even at slow speeds like when coming to a stop at a stop light, the car wants to continue forward with an uncontrolled burst. I have changed my driving slightly to give my self move stopping room, but sometimes there is a series…
ODI 10305271
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Applied brakes at a stop light. The prius (purchased in july of 2009) ran over a bump, and it seemed like the brake disengaged. I removed my foot from the brake pedal and reapplied the brakes. The brakes seemed to engage and came to a stop. *jb
ODI 10306121
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2010 prius hesitated to brake properly/caused a delay at 10mph on the freeway, as a result my left fender made contact with the vehicle in front of me. As result, my insurance increased, i had to pay $500 deductible to repair my bumper. Also the back brakes have squeaked going in reverse since purchase in november 2009. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10306776
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Multiple times when braking in my 2010 toyota prius, the car has suddenly lurched forward instead of stopping. In all these incidents, the road was either slightly wet or the car had just moved over a bump or pothole. *jb
ODI 10306169
Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have on at least 4 occasions experienced the braking issue (that is being investigated) on my 2010 prius. It happens when i go over railroad tracks, or hit a pothole. Please add my complaint to the others that report similar problems.
ODI 10307486
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When driving at moderate speeds on city/surface streets in my 2010 prius, a braking problem occurs. If i hit a bump in the road while braking, the vehicle lurches forward as if the brakes have disengaged, even though i am still pressing the brake. I push the brakes down harder and nothing happens. A few seconds later, the brakes come back into play and the car slows down again. This has happened several times, and i…
ODI 10304475
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My vehicle has gone into a slide when braking...feels like the brakes are locked although i have antilock brakes. I have slid into an intersection twice and i would say there was sand left over from snow melt. This is a brand new car and i definitely can feel a difference that has caused alarm possibly 4 or 5 times in 4 months. *tr
ODI 10304473
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