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
Our 2010 prius suddenly accelerates when we press the brakes and hit a hump on the road. This is an ongoing problem. *tr
ODI 10304992
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2010 toyota prius (purchased june 2009). The brake system routinely fails for 1-2 seconds if i am braking as i hit a pothole or bump in the road. It feels as if braking starts, then totally disappears for 1-2 seconds, then i feel the abs system kick in after that. This has probably occurred on the average of once per week since i have owned my car. It occurs in routine city driving. *tr
ODI 10304377
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When standing still , the brake pedal can be pushed to the floor, extremely spongy feel . Toyota says this is normal. When the brakes fail due to software error ( recall notice was received today finally ) i can also easily push the pedal to the floor. I do not like this feeling hopefully the recall will take care of this . Visibility is terrible due to the roof supports, are pedestrian accidents up, we can not see…
ODI 10320393
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. He stated when driving over uneven road surfaces or speed bumps in the road the vehicle would momentarily lose braking power. Also, when depressing the brake pedal over any type of uneven road surface the vehicle would surge momentarily. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The failure persisted and the dealer was…
ODI 10319313
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2010 prius, which has experienced the brake delay problem that i read about in the news today. It has happened approximately 3 times since i purchased the car in november 2009. I pressed on the brake, and the car did not slow immediately. Each time there was a momentary delay, which frightened me. *tr
ODI 10305730
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius iii -- brake problem, similar to that described in news release of 4feb10. Car momentarily accelerates whenever hitting bump, even though brakes are being applied. Ongoing over the past several months. *tr
ODI 10305685
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
As owner of a 2010 toyota prius with about 10,000 miles on it, my wife (the regular driver) and myself have experienced an anomaly in brake operation on several occasions. Each occasion involves either hitting a bump in the road while braking or being on wet pavement while braking. When this happens, if feels as if the brakes release for a fraction of a second (creating a short sensation of acceleration) and then…
ODI 10305607
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While approaching a driveway at speeds under 10 mph and making a left turn, the brakes failed momentarily. Within seconds the brakes became to function normally. The dealer was notified and the contact is awaiting repairs. The failure and current mileages were under 200.
ODI 10305242
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Toyota prius accelerates after hitting potholes. Cannot slow vehicle as brakes don't work immediately. This problems is random and does not occur on a regular basis. *tr
ODI 10305083
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We purchased new 2010 prius at the end of last september in 2009. Both of us have had the experience of "losing control" of the car while braking on icy roads. My first experience happened during our first big snow fall. I was approaching the entrance ramp to an express way and had to apply the breaks when a car infront of me began to slow down and slide to the left side of the ramp. As i applied the breaks, the car…
ODI 10306253
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1. Applying brakes normally, but during braking hit a bump, or a seam in the road, or wet pavement, or small patch of ice. 2. Abs system kicks in, however appears to kick in too aggressively and all braking force seems to disappear while car feels as if it is accelerating. Maintaining brake force or re applying brake eventually brings car to halt. 3. Nothing has been done to remedy this. No warning lamps are lit,…
ODI 10297615
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2010 toyota prius (purchased in october 2009). I have noticed on several occasions the brakes momentarily don't work after going over a bump. I feel a lose of control of the car. *tr
ODI 10297613
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I bought toyota prius 2010 in early december 2009 and have experienced at least five times brake problem. I basically can't make my car stop effectively when i hit the brake. It is worse when you drive fast or in a snowy or icy days. Now i have to slow down way before the stop sign so i can avoid the brake problem, and i wouldn't let anyone else to drive the car for the fear of car accident. *tr
ODI 10304566
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We have a very long steep driveway. I apply some braking when descending and then more as i reach the bottom before i enter the street. There is a water diverter bump about ten feet before the end of the driveway. It is about an inch or so tall and about six inches wide, crossing the full width of the driveway. Several times when i have rolled over the bump and i am applying more brakes, the brakes stop working for…
ODI 10310793
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Driving in slippery conditions and we attempted to stop on a manhole cover and the brakes did not catch. We almost had a crash, but managed to stop just in time. This was not the first time that this had occurred. We had a similar incident when we hit a large pothole. *tr
ODI 10306831
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes are terrible. Vehicle computer causes brakes to unload when going over very rough road or potholes. If stopping just behind traffic, collision is always imminent. Brakes are also extremely sensitive, especially at low speeds. While trying to feather the brakes while backing out of a parking space (for instance) the computer seems to tell the brakes to fully clamp down without applying additional force to the…
ODI 10305844
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2010 toyota prius purchased new in october 2010. I have had at least 5 instances of the brake failure that have been described in recent reports. The failure occurs when braking and going over a rough spot like a man-hole cover or pothole. There is a momentary and complete failure of the entire braking system. *tr
ODI 10305578
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes locked up when gently pushing on pedal at low speeds in forward and reverse, anti lock brakes engage while stopped if your foot wiggles on brake pedal, brakes do not engage strong if you hit a small bump while braking causing you to not stop on target and anti lock brake symbol briefly flashes on at the same time. *tr
ODI 10304793
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Coming up to stop sign, perhaps 25mph, at intersection of service roads leaving workplace. Car coming (also probably 25mph) from the left. There was some light snow (not covering), but nothing unusual. Applied brakes to stop. Brakes worked at first, but then seemed to stop working for several seconds, leaving my wondering if i was going to go through the stop sign and have a slow-speed collision with the car coming…
ODI 10297301
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
It was snowing and very slippery. I was slowing down and turning into my driveway when suddenly it felt like i had no brakes. This is different from abs which had gone off occasionally during the trip. As a result i ended up hitting a snow bank at the end of my driveway. *tr
ODI 10297297
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While braking, my car hit a bump and it felt like there was a sudden surge of acceleration. I had to press the brakes extra hard to feel like i regained control of the car. This is definitely a repeatable problem, just drive the car over a pot-hole or a bump while you're breaking to recreate the condition. *tr
ODI 10297420
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
From a dead stop, moving forward or in reverse, brakes will lock or grab & will not release easily. *tr
ODI 10305851
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius - braking issue on slippery service - i find the braking distance required to stop the vehicle is excessive when compared to my previous vehicle on slippery services. This has resulted in the vehicle rolling forward into intersections before coming to a stop. I live in mn where road conditions can become less than ideal. I do not believe that i am traveling at an excessive speed but i have know…
ODI 10304686
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Drove car over several potholes and attempted to bake quickly. Brakes failed and i hit car in front of me. My car bounced off car in front of me and i again hit brakes sharply. They failed again and i hit the car in front of me again. Road conditions were wet and slippery. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10306154
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
In reverse car speeds and brake stiffens and unable to slow reverse speed. Also, two times while accelerating at 25 miles per hour the car seemed to lift up then settle down. Very frightening. *tr updated 02/02/10 *bf the consumer stated when the vehicle was in reverse, the brakes froze. The day after the vehicle was at the dealer, the consumer parked on a small incline, the front facing up. When she started the…
ODI 10297058
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