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.
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 prius - brakes stop working if they are being applied when car goes over bump or uneven road service. *jb
ODI 10306130
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We purchased a 2010 prius in june and took it in for servicing in december. At that time we reported exactly the same problem that is now in the news -- when braking at low speed the vehicle occasionally lurches forward for an instant before slowing down. At the time we reported it, the dealer said that it was just the transition from electric to gas at the moment we applied the brakes. It now appears to be a more…
ODI 10305440
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving my 2010 toyota prius on roads with lots of bumps, potholes, sewer covers, etc, i have braking problems. When driving over one of these "obstacles" and i touch the brakes, the car lurches forward as if accelerating or slipping. I can then release the brake and step on it again to slow/stop the car, but if there was a car close in front, i would have certainly hit it. I purchased the car in august 2009…
ODI 10304668
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I purchased a 2010 toyota prius v in november 2009. Shortly afterwards my wife experienced the problem with the brakes. She went to apply the brakes but the car just would not slow down. She practically had to stand to apply enough pressure to bring the car to a stop. We went back to the dealer twice, but could not find anything wrong. *tr
ODI 10304591
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have owned a 2010 prius since august 2009. Since the purchase i have put 10,000 miles on the vehicle. To date i have experienced the braking problem on three separate occasions. My husband had one experience. It appears that when the front tires hit an uneven or different surface the brakes will disengage very briefly and then catch when the tires hit even ground. *tr
ODI 10306588
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
We have experienced engine surges/lack of braking with our 2010 toyota prius on 5 different occasions during aug 2009 - feb 2010: -1: hit pothole with right front tire and experienced surge. -2: hit exact same pothole on another day and same result (surge). -3: while driving on paved road hit some ice and experienced surge. -4: while approaching stop light, applied brakes, when front right side of car hit gravel,…
ODI 10311130
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Experienced loss of braking while decelerating on a down hill slope with ramp from i-55 north to bayless in st. Louis when hitting a pot hole in the 2010 prius hybrid. The pothole has since been fixed and have not experienced any problems since. *tw *tr
ODI 10307145
Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Coming out of a parking lot downhill ... Hit a bump ... Brakes failed and almost sideswiped by oncoming traffic. Hit the brakes a second time and car stopped just in time to avoid a collision. This is the only time we have had this happen ... Brakes have worked ok rest of time. Nothing done yet to correct the "bump" defect at slow speeds. *cn
ODI 10307081
Rear Window Wiper/Washer · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My toyota prius has the problem that has been reported in the news. The vehicle has brake/stability control issues as soon as one of the wheels leave the suface of the road. The anti-lock "system" seems to be too aggressive and thereby is dangerous. There is nothing that the driver can do to avoid this. It is a traction-control/brake issue. Also, rear vision is about as bad as looking out the rear of the oscar mayer…
ODI 10306893
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Momentary loss of braking when abs activates causes car to travel an unexpected 12 feet. Has happened 4 times since dec 2009. Happens when slowing down for stop sign, or making left or right turn in traffic, when there is a slippery patch causing abs to trigger. *tr
ODI 10306361
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I've been monitoring the toyota recall news because i have experienced similar braking issues with my new 2010 prius. The best way i can describe it is as if the braking system "hiccups" when the brake is applied while traveling over an uneven road surface. As this was a new vehicle type that i had never driven before i thought it was inherent. *tr
ODI 10305902
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2010 toyota prius purchased 2 november 2009 that is having the braking problem on an intermittent basis. Sometimes when braking, the car will "lurch" forward when it should be coming to a stop. It happens just before i expect it to stop, and have compensated by braking more slowly in anticipation of stops. I worry about what would happen in a sudden, emergency stop, however. Thank you. (the date below is…
ODI 10305486
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Whenever i hit a bump while applying brakes on my 2010 toyota prius, the brakes stop working for a short interval (about a second). I first noticed this issue about two months ago while driving to a doctor appointment. There was a small, unavoidable pothole about 200 feet before a traffic light. The light had turned red, and i was braking as i hit the pothole. To my surprise, my prius lurched forwarded nearly…
ODI 10305320
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Braking power suddenly gave out momentarily. This occurred at low speed. However, i was approaching a crosswalk with a pedestrian in it. If felt like the car lurched forward. I read the article in the nyt this morning which noted this problem with the prius and this definitely fits my situation. It does not happen frequently (3 or 4 times at most), but it is obviously a safety issue. I purchased my 2010 prius new on…
ODI 10304702
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Driving 35mph on straight road and ran over some unseen potholes. Applied brakes and they did not function as expected. Much less braking power than normal. *tr
ODI 10304639
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1. Events leading up to failure: moderate braking (~0.2 - 0.4 g) at moderate speed (~20 mph) while driving over choppy pavement such as might exist where road work is being done. 2. Failure: as the car passes over the choppy pavement, braking force declines sharply without a change in brake pedal pressure. The consequence of this is that the car stops farther down the road than expected despite reflexive increased…
ODI 10303049
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I am writing in response to an article i read on msnbc.com where people mention a problem of which i have experienced the same thing. I have owned a 2010 toyota prius for 2 months/5,000 miles. On numerous occasions, i can feel the brakes slip. To be more exact, it feels as though, when i apply the brakes, the car lurches forward and then begins braking. There is a specific situation near my house where this…
ODI 10297891
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Something weird happens when i am braking. As i am slowing and braking evenly, there is a very brief surge like i hit the accelerator, but my foot is no where near the accelerator. It feels like the brakes are not working at all for a brief moment. It seems to happen when i hit a bump, but it can also happen for no apparent reason. It has happened about 5 times now and it seems to be increasing in frequency. It also…
ODI 10297633
Mechanical · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Issue with brakes of prius 2010. We lose some control of the vehicle or it veers when the brakes are pushed sometimes. It happens very rarely but when we push the brake, the car will sometimes seems to slow, then accelerate a couple of feet before stopping. *tr
ODI 10305707
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 prius "freewheels" if you hit a bump while braking. This occurs every few weeks. Nothing has been done to correct. *tr
ODI 10295801
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2010 prius purchased in late july 2009. I have definitely had problems with the braking system in winter weather on slippery surfaces. When braking, it feels like the antilock brake system fails and the wheels lock up momentarily. I don't let my wife or kids drive the car in slippery conditions. This is definitely an issue for me and i believe it should be investigated and pursued. I have contacted the…
ODI 10306305
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2010 toyota prius iv. On at least two occasions, when i pressed the brake pedal and hit a pothole, the car's brakes seemed to have stopped working for 1-3 seconds. It felt as if i lifted my foot off the brake pedal but i was pressing it about 1/[redacted] down. This increased my braking distance substantially. Luckily there was no car or pedestrian in front of me. If there was one, i would have definitely…
ODI 10304237
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I purchased a toyota prius 2010 in october last year. I have had one braking failure incident when the car failed to brake as i was approaching a stop street. The brakes did not respond and then a few seconds later kicked in and the car came to a slow stop. I have also experienced about 6 incidents where my car accelerated while my foot was on the brake. These incidents occurred when i traveled over a bump or…
ODI 10304226
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Car hit bump or pothole on the freeway, while braking, braking power was significantly reduce for a short period of time. *tr
ODI 10297624
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
During the first snowfall in dec 09 i was driving my wife's 2010 prius because i wanted to take this new car out to see how it would perform in icy conditions. As i approached a roundabout/traffic circle at less than 10 mph the brakes did not respond at first. I nearly rear ended the suv that was stopped at the circle. The ground was covered in ice. I had to spin the car at an angle to avoid hitting the suv. I am…
ODI 10305184
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