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
BRAKE NOT RESPONDING WHEN APPLIED. *TR
ODI 10304850
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2010 toyota prius. While driving behind a car on 17th street in manhattan the car in front braked coming to a light i in turn hit the brakes and hit a pot hole at the same time, the car's brakes seemed to jump or release and i had to push down in a panic to try and control the car, i missed slamming into the car in front by inches. *tr
ODI 10297745
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was driving from l.a. To roseville ca on i-5 north in my new 2010 toyota prius. Because i was driving at night it wasn't very busy and i had the cruise control on at 65 mph. In the distance i saw some cars pushing their brake pedals so i wanted to brake as well a little to 1) deactivate the cruise control, 2) reduce speed. Pushing it very gently, absolutely nothing happened. This scared me and i pushed harder,…
ODI 10307122
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
In my 2010 toyota prius, as i'm braking on a rough surface, it feels as though the car accelerates for a split second. It happened most recently on 12/22 as i was coming to a stoplight on a road with patches of snow/ice debris in cambridge, ma. It has occurred maybe 5 times since i bought the car in august, and at first i thought i was just imagining it. When it happens, my heart races and i press the brake harder,…
ODI 10297666
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a new toyota prius 2010 and have experienced the loss of braking combined with a simultaneous acceleration about 4 times now. It is incredibly scary. I have never had this happen on any other car that i've driven. It happens when i hit a bump in the rear. I now see that many people are experiencing this as i saw an article on msnbc.msn.com. I now see that others are experiencing the same problem. This has to…
ODI 10297467
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Regarding our 2010 toyota prius purchased in august of 2009, we have experienced braking issues in two instances: 1) when braking for a stop sign and hit a bump in the road the car surges forward 2) when braking on icy surface the brakes seem to lock up causing control problems. In speaking with the dealer they indicated that they had know knowledge of a fix to the issue and after speaking with toyota they gave us a…
ODI 10307350
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 PRIUS DELAYED BRAKING - MULTIPLE TIMES. *TR
ODI 10306583
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 prius: brakes had momentary failure on a snow-covered speed bump. Vehicle speed was about 10 mph. This was the first of several incidents. *tr
ODI 10305898
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When traveling forward over uneven, bumpy pavement, pot holes, or speed bumps and applying the brakes at the same time the car suddenly accelerates very strongly. The acceleration happens even though you are pressing on the brake pedal and your foot is completely off the accelerator. The sudden acceleration is so strong that it nearly jerks the steering wheel out of your hand. This incident has happened once when my…
ODI 10305722
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have experienced braking issues with a 2010 prius purchased in july '09. While braking on ice or snow when first depressing the brake pedal for light braking nothing happens, no braking. When then depressing the brake pedal more firmly braking then starts suddenly but more aggressive than desired. This problem occurs on ice or snow only but i have not driven on extreme washboard or gravel roads. I have had the…
ODI 10305398
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While coming to a stop, my vehicle (2010 toyota prius, model iv) lost braking power (felt like an acceleration while depressing the brake pedal) as i went over a pot hole in the road. I was at a very low speed (~5mph). I depressed the brake pedal even further and the braking power returned and i was able to stop. *tr
ODI 10304953
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a new 2010 toyota prius. I have always suspected the brake has problem. It happened several times that the vehicle will surge forward on slippery, uneven surface or pot holes when i hit the brake. *tr
ODI 10304855
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On several occasions my 2010 toyota prius accelerated for a few seconds as i placed my foot on the brake. On at least one occasion it happened as i went over a bump in the road. There has been no accident and no injuries. The acceleration occurred for a few brief seconds. I am concerned that this problem could occur when there is a pedestrian or auto close in front of me. *tr
ODI 10301835
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have driven my 2010 prius (which i bought new from local toyota dealer) since july, 2009. I have noticed on several occasions that when the car drives over a break in the pavement (pothole, or roadwork where the pavement height drops), it suddenly feels "airborne," and will not brake or slow down for several yards, no matter what i do. I have worried about not being able to stop and hitting a car or a pedestrian…
ODI 10297621
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was approaching an intersection in december during a snow storm. The road was snowy and i braked, but my 2010 prius did not immediately stop. I went 10 - 15 feet before the car stopped. It was very scary, but luckily there was no other car in the road, or i would have been hit. *jb
ODI 10306166
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We drive a 2010 prius, purchased this fall. On three separate occasions, when i tried to brake in an area with some ice, the car accelerated rather than stopped. On two of the occasions, i failed to stop at an intersection (no one coming in the opposite direction) and on the third, the ice patch was about 3 ft in diameter on one side of the car only. I was going rather slowly, following a car that slowed for a speed…
ODI 10306144
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I've experience braking problems with my 2010 prius. As others have reported i too have had at least a dozen incidents in which i am applying the brakes and there is either a bump in the road or more often a pothole. Usually this has been when i was approaching a stop sign and braking moderately. The experience is such that the brakes seem to disengage at the time in which i hit the pothole or bump and the car…
ODI 10305363
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2010 toyota prius brakes fail ( disengage or release) when braking on icy surface or while braking and a bump or pot hole is hit. I fist noticed this issue on dec. 19, 2009 after a snow storm but it continues to happen even on dry road when a small bump is hit. I reported it to toyota and they told me they could not find any issues with the brakes. Nothing was done to correct the problem. The car actually goes…
ODI 10303578
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes temporarily disengage during braking if can hits a bump or pothole in the road. It is only a momentary instances before the brakes re-engage, but it gives the feeling of accelerating. It has happend to me about a half dozen times since purchasing the car (2010 toyota prius) in august 2009. Luckily no cars or pedestrians were in front of me when this problem occurred. *tr
ODI 10298377
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On december 18, 2009 at 4:40 pm in the still-light late afternoon we struck a deer in the road with our 2010 toyota prius. The car was less than one month old and still on its first tank of gas. We have lived in a semi-rural area of new jersey for over 30 years. Deer in the road is a frequent occurrence here. But in 30 years, though we have had countless sudden collision-avoidance stops in other cars including our…
Crash reported
ODI 10308976
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius brakes on two separate times have almost caused an accident. Both times slippery conditions were present. *tr
ODI 10306406
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When slowing for a stop sign - i struck a bump in the road and the brake did not feel like it applied for a quick moment. It caused me to stop further in to the intersection than i expected, or would have liked. *tr
ODI 10305626
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1. Going slightly downhill, one of the front tire went over a pothole, on other occasions, going over a slightly bumpy wet road 2. Temporary (about 2-4 seconds) brake loss, has occurred about 3-5 times in 3 months 3. Nothing done so far, waiting to visit dealer at 5000 miles or for toyota to issue some kind of recall. *tr
ODI 10304378
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Events leading up to failure: hitting the brakes and hitting a bump in the pavement of the road at the same time. How often: all the time, if you are hitting the brakes, and hitting a bump at the same time. What was done: nothing. Toyota claims nothing is wrong. *tr
ODI 10297292
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2010 toyota prius was delivered on december 15. I have observed that the brake pedal drops abruptly at times while slowing. I am not sure yet if it is after hitting a bump or just the transition of speeds. It is very sudden. It might result in loss of control if one is not aware of this. *cn
ODI 10307679
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