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
SUDDEN TEMPORARY LOSS OF BRAKES IN A 2010 PRIUS. *JB
ODI 10306135
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i am a retired colonel, usaf, but continue to work for the af as a civilian attorney. I purchased a 2010 toyota prius hybrid, [xxx] , on 9 nov 09. Since that time, as recent as last evening when i pulled the vehicle into our garage, between my wife and i we have experienced on approximately six occasions the problem you have…
ODI 10306106
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When the 2010 toyota prius goes over a pothole or over an ice patch is looses braking ability for one or two seconds. This has happened numerous times, the last time on the morning of february 3, 2010. *jb
ODI 10306105
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 prius surges forward when i hit a bump with the brake pedal depressed. I have had a few near misses but no accidents to this point. Last occurred yesterday. *jb
ODI 10306063
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Toyota prius 4th generation purchased one month ago. Surges forward with brake depressed when going over potholes. *tr
ODI 10305981
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 prius when driven over pothole while braking seems to surge forward until the wheels have passed the pothole. Then brakes seems to catch and perform normally. *tr
ODI 10305834
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On feb. 3, 2010 the brakes in my 2010 prius failed on sudden application and the pedal went all the way to the floor. I swerved right to an open lane, reapplied the brakes and this second application was successful and slowed the car. Event took place going 47 mph on crest of hill when car in front braked suddenly, and i went from acceleration to sudden braking. Prior to this experience i had made two complaints to…
ODI 10305777
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We have a new 2010 toyota prius type iv that my wife drives. Several times now she has experienced problems with the braking system; when she applied the brakes the car lunged forward and then she had to apply the brakes really hard in order to get it to stop. This occurred several time upon hitting a bump, but it has also occurred on a smooth surface road. We obtained this new car in september 2009; so the…
ODI 10305773
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We have a 2010 toyota prius ii, and have experienced multiple instances of the brakes not working - especially while driving through our apartment complex and going over speed bumps. This has also occurred while on the interstate, slowing down for traffic. The date listed below is for the most recent occurrence. *tr
ODI 10305679
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving northwest on national bl, just past venice blvd, in my 2010 prius, i applied the brakes and, rather than slowing, the car accelerated forward. I released the brake and pressed it again, very firmly, and the brakes finally caught. *tr
ODI 10305678
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have experienced brake issues about 6 times, and my wife has had it happen to her twice, since i bought my 2010 prius at the end of august 2009. The brake problem usually will happen when braking on an uneven surface such as a pothole or a bumpy road. The issue is that the brakes will momentarily stop working and you get a jerking/speeding up feeling. *tr
ODI 10305598
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When applying brakes on 2010 prius (purchased in sept 2009), the car lurches forward when it hits a bump in the road. This is a reproducible behavior and has been observed since shortly after purchase. *tr
ODI 10305573
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When approaching a stop sign and applying the brakes over a rough stretch of pavement, the brakes "stuttered" or seemed to momentarily fail and then catch again with continued pressure on the brake pedal. Car lurched forward when this happened. This has happened twice at the same intersection. *tr
ODI 10305503
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius. Brakes would not work at low speed when approaching an intersection covered with sand/ gravel from recent snow abatement work. Car rolled through stop sign. *tr
ODI 10305223
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Sometimes when our 2010 prius hits a pothole, ice chunk or other bumpy road conditions we will very temporarily lose braking power. It seems to occur as the traction control or anti-lock kicks in. This has not been a one time incident, but also does not occur every time. *tr
ODI 10305136
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Since buying a 2010 prius in june, i have experienced three "surging" events while braking as i decended hills. Two involved situations involving hitting road depressions, which almost caused me to go through traffic lights, one involved a road covered with 1-2 inches of snow, which almost propelled me into oncoming traffic at a stop sign. All situations occurred as i was descending hills and slowing speed by…
ODI 10305121
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2010 toyota prius..purchased in august 2009...currently going for 15k miles on the odometer. I want to report issues with sudden acceleration even when i am stepping on the brake. I noticed every time i pass thru uneven road, for example potholes, icy roads, snow. The most common issue i have is as i am going down the road and car hits a pothole or manhole (those with metal covers) the car will suddenly…
ODI 10305031
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brakes on my prius have failed three times in three weeks in both city and rural driving conditions--two times i was braking while driving down a hill (both under 30 mph) and once while driving on a secondary blacktop road (35 mph). *tr when brake failure occurs, the prius brakes not only disengage (fail) but the car seems to lunge forward. It's as if i am braking with my foot on the gas pedal and then let up on…
ODI 10304977
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Braking problem on 2010 toyota prius. Vehicle surges while applying the brakes on a bumpy road. I have experienced this on several occasions since purchasing the vehicle new this year. The vehicle has not been taken back to the dealership at this point in time. *tr
ODI 10304876
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I bought a 2010 prius on 7/25/09 and shortly thereafter noticed something a bit unusual with my brakes at sporadic times. I just now read the description someone gave in an article about trouble with 2010 prius brakes and it fits my experience to a t: "when braking, if a pothole or bump in the road is hit, the car seemingly jerks forward/accelerates for a split second." in addition, on sporadic occasions when…
ODI 10304825
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I thought that it was just me but when i heard others complaining about the brakes on the new 2010 prius i confirmed what i have been experiencing. Whenever i begin to brake and either (a) hit a bump or (b) begin a turn, the car jumps or lurches as if losing traction for an overly excessive amount of time leading to a short but significant loss of control. *tr
ODI 10304762
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius - odd braking behavior. On a number of occasions, when the vehicle is completely stopped and the wheels are not turning, when i press on the brake pedal, the orange "skid warning" indicator on the instrument cluster turns on. Something is wrong when i get such a warning, as the vehicle is not moving, and certainly not skidding. *tr
ODI 10304761
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 toyota prius frequently accelerates briefly when braking after hitting pothole or going over a bump. In addition, frequently at start up, the brake pressure is extremely high, and the slightest release of the brake causes the car to lurch rapidly either forward or back, depending upon whether in drive or reverse. *tr
ODI 10304696
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have been driving my 2010 prius for 4 months and everyday i drive over this road near my work that's not a total flat surface with a bump, my prius just jerks and slides forward and accelerates for a split second. This happens every single day i drive to work over this bumpy road. It worries me if a pedestrian is walking in front of me i am not sure if i can pull to a complete stop in time. *tr
ODI 10304681
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2010 prius iv purchased in june, 2010 has on several occasions when i brake at slow speeds and i cross over a bump in the road the car momentary surges forward. *tr
ODI 10304593
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