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
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While traveling 2 mph the contact applied the brakes and noticed that they would not engage causing the contact to crash into a wall. No one was injured and a police report was not filed for the incident. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the failure could not be reproduced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure…
Crash reported
ODI 10358781
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Brake failure. 2010 toyota prius iv -- the vehicle's brakes lose pressure and the brake pedal loses pressure (regardless of how hard i press on the brakes as this is happening). The brakes are temporarily disabled and the vehicle unexpectedly accelerates as a result of its momentum prior to initializing the brakes. The failure occurs when the vehicle passes over a dramatic change in the texture/friction of the road…
ODI 10352036
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving 20 mph over rough terrain the contact applied the brakes and they failed to engage. The vehicle was not repaired nor was there a diagnostic test performed. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 6000.
ODI 10349088
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns 2010 toyota prius. While driving approximately 15 mph and applying pressure to the brakes, the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the technicians were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer stated that they could not assist with repairs if the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,000 and current mileage is…
ODI 10371901
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I purchased a new 2010 toyota prius (model 3) in late july 2010. In almost every respect, this car is wonderful. However, the car has consistently diminished (apparent) braking effectiveness when the brakes are applied and the car goes over a patch of rough road, pothole, etc. When the brakes are applied with a consistent pressure, the car "feels" as if the brakes disengage upon entering a rough patch of road. This…
ODI 10379251
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1. Pulling in to a parking space, slight uphill angle, stepped on brake and car lurched forward over a barrier and into another vehicle. 2. The vehicle gave no prior indication of a problem. Extensive damage to hood, bumper, right fender and radiator. 3. Vehicle was towed to a repair facility. Once repaired, vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostic of brake failure problem where it currently remains. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10349511
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving prius 2010 model ii with brake software applied by dealer about 1.5 months ago. Today (7/27/2010) i exited highway and began gentle braking on offramp, as suggested by manual to maximize regeneration. About half-way down offramp, i realized car in front of me was completely stopped and that i had to stop much more quickly than i was planning to. I don't recall being particularly distracted, but i can't…
Crash reported
ODI 10345638
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes do not work when decelerating and road is uneven or bumpy. We took the car in for the recall fix and the problem persists. Brake failure happens 3-4 times/ week driving in seattle. *tr
ODI 10341319
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While braking and the car is slowing down to below about 10 miles an hour, it will surge ahead if it goes over rough pavement or a bump. The abs recall has been performed on the car, and it was brought back into the dealer after the recall and the dealer confirmed that the recall was applied. The dealer claims that this behavior is "normal". The car has been back to the dealer two times so far. *tr
ODI 10340253
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact's brother owned a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated her brother died in a head on crash. While he was driving at approximately 65mph north bound, a truck waiting at a traffic light was rear ended by another truck pushing the truck into the contact's brother lane of traffic. The contact stated witnesses advised her that brakes failed on her brother's vehicle and he was not able to bring the…
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 10343621
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2010 toyota prius, and last week i had the abs ecu updated per the recall. Prior to the update, braking over a bump or pothole would result in a little 'skip' on the road as the brakes kind of fluttered. I just pressed the pedal a little harder and all was well. Post update, i have a serious safety problem. I have experienced the brakes disengaging completely as the car hits a bump. The little 'skip' is…
ODI 10336074
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2010 prius that has had the brake recall fix applied. But when i am turning right applying the brake and then hit bump/chuck hole the brakes fade for just a few seconds. No accidents but does not give driver any confidence. *tr
ODI 10335901
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius, no accidents, but close calls. When i am slowing to a stop, and if the vehicle hits a rough spot in the road, for example a pothole, the brake pedal lowers slightly and the car appears to have the anti lock braking take over and the car speed decreases slowly under the control of the abs and may not stop in the remaining distance to a stop sigh or traffic light. At least 4 times, 3 since the…
ODI 10359868
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Grabbing brakes: parked and sat in the car on a slight inclined driveway for some time listing radio. When i started backing up and tried to brake, there was no braking and then clunk clunk noise and car stops, tried again, same thing no braking and then little more pressure on brakes, clunk clunk noise cars stops. There was no way to smoothly glide the car down. This happened around 5 times. During last service i…
ODI 10340479
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Today at yet another check for my 2010 prius to try to discover the cause for the continual surging, i was informed that 160 times in the last 1 1/2 months i have driven with both the gas and brake pedals depressed simultaneously. This is a ridiculous assertion and completely false. Obviously there is an issue with the computer software in my prius brakes. This is further evidence that there is a serious safety…
ODI 10334507
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was driving the car on a road approx. 25 mph. I hit a dip in the road right as i was braking to make a left turn. The automobile surged forward despite my foot being on the brake. This has happened repeatedly since having the recall fix!!! This problem must be fixed. We have repeatedly contacted toyota about the problem and get the same answer every time - there is no problem. I do not consider it to be normal for…
ODI 10334352
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2010 toyota prius continues to experience the momentary loss of braking power even after the recall fix was applied back in march. I experience the same loss of braking power as i did in the past when going over bumps, pot holes and the like, especially when hitting the brake on a decline. I brought my car back to the dealership and a field tech specialist was unable to reproduce the problem - but i have…
ODI 10334138
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Our new 2010 toyota prius lost its brakes for a short period when driving down a steep hill at slow speed (10 mph). Although i was pressing on the brake pedal the brakes completely released for roughly 2 seconds and then re-applied. We had just driven over a small but sharp bump. I understand how abs works, and this was not abs. The brakes completely released and the car "jumped" forward - it jumped because the hill…
ODI 10334168
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
All brake rotors had a crack perpendicular to the rotation. *tr
ODI 10334101
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
As noted in nhtsa investigation pe10006. I entered an incident date of 5/19/2010, but this happens consistently with my 2010 toyota prius (purchased oct. 2009). It is as described in the investigation summary; a momentary lapse in braking while traveling over uneven or rough surfaces. I had the software update performed last week and interestingly, it seems to have gotten worse since then. It's very disconcerting…
ODI 10331518
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Regenerative braking - loss of braking, when slowing over rough road surface approximately 5-9mph. Brakes "go away", resulting in further pedal application to avoid striking vehicle ahead. Incident occurs sporadically, however has occurred at least 8 times in the two months we've owned vehicle. *tr
ODI 10331231
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Two issues within 5 minutes (will file two reports). First issue occurred while backing out of level parking space. Brakes grabbed on and off as if i were pressing brakes firmly, releasing, then pressing firmly again, even though i was lightly holding the brakes as i was reversing. Second issue occurred a few minutes later while braking on a descent, going approximately 35-40 mph. My front left tire went over a…
ODI 10331200
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Two issues within 5 minutes (will file two reports). First issue occurred while backing out of level parking space. Brakes grabbed on and off as if i were pressing brakes firmly, releasing, then pressing firmly again, even though i was lightly holding the brakes as i was reversing. Second issue occurred a few minutes later while braking on a descent, going approximately 35-40 mph. My front left tire went over a…
ODI 10331197
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius. Consumer states vehicle did not seem to stop immediately when he hit a bump. *tgw
ODI 10330690
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake failure occurred when vehicle was coming off freeway exit ramp at approximately 40 mph on uneven, curvy road. While approaching intersection from several hundred feet away, brakes failed to engage for about a second; also felt the vehicle "lurch" forward in that lapse of time. Repeated pressure on the brakes finally brought car to stop but not in time to prevent collision with incoming pickup truck on…
Crash reported
ODI 10331791
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