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
When applying brakes on my prius 2010 while approaching a stop sign or light, if i hit a bump, the brakes will briefly disengage. This has happened on numerous occasions since i purchased the vehicle last summer. *tr
ODI 10304369
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We took this statement from the nhtsa press release with today's date, which is a 100% accurate description of our problem: "momentary loss of braking capability while traveling over an uneven road surface, pothole or bump" this is not a one-time event as we've noticed it happening numerous times since purchasing the prius in august 2009. The hesitation we've experienced usually occurs when driving down a steep hill…
ODI 10305323
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that the brakes were ultra-sensitive and while driving 5 mph in reverse and lightly depressed the pedal the vehicle lunged forward as if she made an abrupt stop. Occasionally, she had to push the brake pedal extremely hard to stop the vehicle. She has not spoken to the dealer nor the manufacturer to-date. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the…
ODI 10305563
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My prius loses its braking ability when i hit a pothole or if i drive over a sewer grate. I've owned the car since july 2009, it is a 2010 model. It also happens when i drive over bumps in the road. This has happened several times since july. It seems to happen more in wet weather. *tr
ODI 10305572
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2010 toyota prius. When i am braking and i happen to hit a bump in the road, my car lurches forward while my foot is on the brake. I have not had an accident, but it has been close a couple of time. This began happening almost immediately after i bought the car. I bought it in july 2009. Incidents occurred between august 2009 and continue through the present. P.s. I don't know what type of brakes they are:…
ODI 10305297
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brakes were a problem in my prius 2010 from beginning. It would accelerate on braking. Happened 3 times. I had no floor mats at that time in my car. I took it for my 1st oil change to koons toyota, annapolis in oct last yr and complained about it. At that time, i had put mats. They blamed it on mats. They test drove and said its fine. Told me to bring it back if problem persists. I kept driving and this last…
ODI 10308531
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact noticed that there were occasions when he lost braking power and slight acceleration when he drove over a pothole or bump in the road. He stated that the issue occurred when driving at low speeds in normal road conditions. The contact was able to regain control and resume normal operation almost immediately after the failure. He experienced the issue at least 12…
ODI 10304520
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2010 prius has had 4 instances when brakes didn't work. All involved slightly wet surfaces on a sem- potholed road in houston tx. I am taking car into fred haas toyota ,, but i am not sure anyone knows how to fix it yet. After trying to brake, there is a lurch forward before it comes to a stop. I do not feel safe in vehicle. Fortunately, i was going less than 40 mph when it happened, and have not had an accident.…
ODI 10306444
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 prius - confirming reports about brake failure. At the company i work, there are rumble strips leading to a gate when departing the grounds. I have learned to slow way down before hitting the rumble strips because i almost hit the bar that rises at the gate the first few times after purchasing the car last summer (2009). The brakes briefly fail then kick in again. Have not been on rough terrain but i'm sure…
ODI 10305445
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2010 prius that is now about six months old. I thought i was nuts when i described to my wife the incident of braking over a manhole cover and feeling the car seem to slip and jerk forward for a second. Seeing an article at cnn.com this morning caused me to write as this appears to be an issue. *tr
ODI 10304255
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
2010 toyota prius brake failure. Everytime while braking if there is a bump or on even a slight bit of ice on 1 wheel only, the brakes will release completely and go back to accelerating rather than braking. It happens when i exit the highway and there is a change in surfaces from tar to concrete. It happens very often and can happen anytime. This occurs at any speed from 10mph up and i have experienced it from…
ODI 10297290
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving over large and small speed bumps the vehicle accelerated without warning. As a consequence his risk for serious injury and crash were increased. He is in the process of having the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 1,000. Updated 09/14/09 *bf the consumer stated on 6 separate occasions , with 2…
ODI 10281512
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Pressing brakes while turning and hitting a pothole causes car to surge forward. *tr
ODI 10305556
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Loss of braking capability on rough surface or bumps. *tr
ODI 10305224
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I purchased my 2010 prius on august 4th, 2009 and almost immediately noticed issues with the brakes. I distinctly remember driving in the car on this date with my wife as we were on our way back from her ultrasound. I just got off the highway and there was a red light ahead with several cars stopped at it. I applied the brakes slowly and steadily, as i normally do, braking with plenty of time to stop. As i…
ODI 10305159
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I have experienced two problems with my 2010 prius v that i purchased last summer. First, on approximately 6-8 occasions, my car has not stopped immediately when i applied the brakes. This occurred 3-4 times when i approached a stop sign on a road between my home and church. The surface of the road approaching the stop sign had been scraped and roughened to get ready for re-paving. As i approached and applied the…
ODI 10307891
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We own a 2010 toyota prius which we purchased in june of 2009. On six different occasions we have experienced braking problems. One incident was on ice and when the brake pedal was pressed the response was as if there were no brakes at all and the vehicle slid freely for a brief moment. The other five incidents involved braking on a rough surface when approaching a stop sign (3 different locations). In these cases,…
ODI 10306475
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Braking problem noted with prius 2010. On uneven pavement while strongly braking, the car lurches forward for a moment, prior to finally braking (felt as though it was "slipping" until it caught the pavement again). This has occurred approximately 5 - 6 times since purchase 07/31/09. Contacted service dept. In 2009 by phone, but they had no other complaints. At some level i was thinking it was just my imagination or…
ODI 10305624
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
This is in reference to my 2010 toyota prius which has on several occasions exhibited the momentary loss of braking when the pedal is depressed and i hit a bump. This has occurred three separate times since july of 2009 when i purchased a new prius from sunrise toyota in oakdale ny. *tr
ODI 10305216
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
I bought a 2010 toyota prius in august 2009. In addition to the braking problem i describe below, i also have an acceleration problem. I questioned my toyota dealership about the fact that when i am braking over metal (manhole cover, repair lids, etc.) the car is quickly pushed forward about 3 to 4 feet. Several other new owners said they had the same experience. The dealer said that when they checked with toyota,…
ODI 10307856
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving approximately 15 mph over a speed bump or pothole the vehicle accelerated for a few seconds while her foot was on the brake pedal. Although the surge lasts for a few seconds and occurred consistently she doesn't have control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the accelerator pedal was operating normally. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10303554
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2010 prius purchased in july 2009. I have also (regularly) felt a surge forward when braking and hitting a bump or pothole. Based on my readings of chat boards i thought this was normal, although it is quite alarming when it happens. I'm not confident that my local toyota dealer would be entirely honest; when i was in for service during the floormat brake recall i overheard a service manager telling a…
ODI 10305366
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated when depressing the brakes to stop the vehicle it is grabbing and jerking. While using the vehicle's speed control upon setting it the vehicle would accelerate, but when the brakes are applied the vehcile would operate normally. The contact stated that he monitors the failures. The vehicle has not yet been diagnosed by the dealer.the failure mileage 6,200.
ODI 10304467
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius. Consumer states rear brakes released or slipped and vehicle sped up. *tgw the consumer stated within the first month of driving, she drove over an uneven, perhaps potholed area in the road and it seemed as if the vehicle's rear brakes released or slipped, and the vehicle sped up. The vehicle then seemed to correct itself and drove smoothly ahead with proper braking. *jb
ODI 10322049
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
This is not the same 2010 prius brake problem being reported regarding transient brake failure. While waiting in gear at a traffic signal with foot on the brake pedal, the pedal slowly sinks all the way to the mechanical stop. However, the car does remain stopped even when the accelerator pedal is briefly tapped. The behavior is repeatable and consistent. Personally verified that there are no external hydraulic…
ODI 10307030
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