2010 Toyota Prius Service Brakes Problems
- 318
- 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 318 stored complaint records:
- 37 indicate a crash
- 9 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 35 records
- brake booster · 20 records
- traction control · 14 records
- brake actuator · 12 records
- brake traction · 12 records
- warning lights · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 78 |
| 1–30k mi | 62 |
| 30–60k mi | 56 |
| 100–150k mi | 54 |
| 150–400k mi | 35 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
My brakes have failed due to a faulty brake accumulator and brake booster on my 2010 toyota prius. I noticed this problem when attempting to come to a stop at a redlight. The brakes felt spongy and unresponsive. I narrowly missed colliding with the car in front of me by swerving onto the shoulder. Toyota previously acknowledged this faulty part but claims that i missed the deadline by 35 days to get it fixed. The…
ODI 11307396
Service Brakes
Hazard lights flashing when driving forward or reverse dependent on the speed of wheel rotation. I am told that my skid control ecu as well as the brake booster and pump are bad and need replacing. I keep reading about this issue, but toyota says it is not a broad issue. It is not clear what systems have failed or what risk there is in driving.
ODI 11297406
Service Brakes
The night before, everything was working fine. The next day, i start my car up at 4pm-5pm, first time i started my car and i have new lights on my dashboard. The ebrake light, abs light, brake system light, and traction light. I release my ebrake and the ebrake light is still on. Concered i checked the break fluid and the 12v battery and those were fine. Drove the car around the block to see if there was an issue or…
ODI 11289625
Service Brakes
Vehicle actuator brake pump assembly making squeaking barking noises when the brake is pressed down and held down the brake pumps back at me. I took to toyota they charged me for running codes and two brake bleeds. Agknowledged that it's the break actuator pump assembly that is a extended warrenty but will not fix and charged me because the warning light system is not coming on. This should be a recall not an…
ODI 11277615
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Brake/abs and stability system failure. Possible actuator or accumulator. Touota knows there is a fault and hides behind a software update. System fails and causes unreliable braking with increased force to apply the brakes. Brakes apply so hard at times the rear passengers heads hit the rear seat.
ODI 11271395
Service Brakes
I was making a left turn, creeping into a parking space, in a residential area. When i pressed the brake pedal to stop the car, the car accelerated instead. I then slammed on the brakes and the car accelerated again, causing me to go over the curb, over the sidewalk and knock down a fence and shed. I turned the vehicle off, some kind bystanders took the debris off the car so that i could get out. I then called…
Crash reported
ODI 11269891
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
While driving back from running errands my car's lights on the dashboard started to come on and noises started to start happening. I was lucky i was only a few streets away from my house so i decided to drive back home. The break was really hard to press. The brake felt like it was a rock and hard to press. I drove with my hazards on unsure of what could happen while driving. There was something wrong and the car…
ODI 11300762
Service Brakes
Brake failure and car went up curb, knocked down stair rail, hit tree and turned over on side
Crash reported
ODI 11244591
Service Brakes
All brake, abs, and traction control lights came on. Checked abs code and received c1391. Mechanic can here the actuator continuously running and believe the pump/actuator is bad. I have seen this recalled on 2010 made between march 2009, and october 2009. My manufacture date is sept 2010. Vehicle was in motion when the lights came on. The car became hard to stop and regenerative braking is no longer working.
ODI 11222016
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to operate. The vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was driven from the crash site to the residence. Sunnyside toyota located at [redacted], north olmsted, oh 44070, [redacted], was…
Crash reported
ODI 11222718
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Even though the breaks seem fine, the electric break system does work at all. All lights are on and the breaks pedals feels loose. When i push the breaks the vehicle keeps going. The abs warning light is on as well as all the other lights regarding to breaks and stability mechanisms.
ODI 11229072
Service Brakes
Even though the break pads are new, the breaks are not working at all when vehicle is in motion. They do not feel tight. The vehicle looses stability in curves at a low speed ( slips) and keeps moving even when breaks are pushed to the end. All the break lights are on. There are several recalls regarding the breaks of this vehicle year 2010 and none applies to the vehicle vin number. It it not reliable at all in the…
ODI 11229070
Service Brakes
Loud screeching noise and vibration at brake pedal. Abs brake and traction lights all lit up along with beeping. Has happened sporadically over last 2 years. Have owens car 5 yes. Approx 120,000 miles. When the brake noise and all lights appear on dash very low braking ability. Happens when driving or staring car. On 6/6 lights and braking failed and do not turn off. Took to service at toyota dealer & tech says…
ODI 11218777
Service Brakes
Started car one morning, immediately noticed the 'abs', 'brake', and 'traction control' warning lights were on simultaneously. Took the car for a drive around the corner, and immediately noticed brakes were very soft and unresponsive. Pedal literally sinks to the floor while air can be heard leaking from the system/pedal. . Also noticed the brakes no longer recharge the system, and they also feel jerky at times. I…
ODI 11206162
Service Brakes
The abs/brake light/ slip inidicator warning triangle on & off. My 2010 toyota prius ii has 153k mile. This has gone on/off for a few weeks now. The brake seems to loose the hydraulic power brake. I feel like the brakes have failed a few times while driving at higher speeds. I have to pump brake and vehicle begins to brake on 2nd pump. I've had to triple my stopping distance as to not rear anyone. I went to…
ODI 11202964
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Brakes went completely out and emergency noise was beeping loudly in car. Talk to mechanic and he said brake actuator is bad and there was a recall but toyota won't acknowledge and repair
ODI 11244047
Service Brakes
The car was moving when the traction light, abs light and brake lights all came on. Thhe brakes felt a little different then. I could still brake but they were more stiff.
ODI 11191015
Service Brakes
When the brakes are applied and going over a rough road surface, or pothole, the brake warning light appears, and the brakes suddenly stop functioning until back on a smooth road surface. This happens all of the time under these conditions. It is really scary when the vehicle suddenly loses all braking while trying to stop. I have a 2010 toyota prius and a 2012 toyota prius. They both have the same problem with the…
ODI 11193352
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Abs failed. Warning lights do not appear. Heard others have similar issue. Toyota will fix the abs only if the warning lights appear. Warning lights appear only when car is not on completely. Brakes went out with no warning at all. Brakes went out with no warning while driving. Light bulb leaks moisture has since purchase. Light bulbs blow frequently.
ODI 11183265
Service Brakes
Upon braking (exacerbated by wet or slippery conditions and hard braking) the abs system does not behave as expected. Instead of pulsating to modulate the amount of braking force and slowing down the vehicle the brakes will completely stop engaging while the car travels a moderate distance (e.g. 10 feet) before the brakes kick in again.
ODI 11182835
Service Brakes
Abs system completely failed while driving, no accident occurred but definitely could have. Vehicle was taken to dealer and i was told there was a recall for the abs system on the vehicle but they declined fixing it free of charge due to mileage, and they gave me a quote of $3000 to fix a problem that they have not taken responsibility for a know about. To my understanding a recall is a recall regardless to mileage…
ODI 11172377
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that the brakes made an abnormal noise and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. Also, various warning indicators and gauges remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal due to the failure. The vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 13v235000 (service brakes), although the…
ODI 11185086
Service Brakes
I am entering this complaint based on reading dozens of accounts that resemble my issue exactly. Ten minutes into a forty minute drive three lights suddenly came on, the brake, abs and traction control lights. The brakes immediately became soft, requiring 50-60% more effort to stop the car and drastically reduced stopping time. This occurred on a dark county road, after a light snowfall and temperatures in the…
ODI 11152535
Service Brakes
I had not any problem with breaks at all....once after taking a left turn.......check pcs sytem with other lights like warning, slippary, abs, front breaks,came on. Emergency lights keep flashing even if you shut the car off. I took off the fuse 16 for turn signals...everything came normal....only that i dont have turn signals. As soon as i put the turn signal fuse back...emergency lights started flashing and check…
ODI 11152269
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 13v235000 (service brakes). The vehicle was taken to toyota of poway ([redacted], poway, ca 92064, [redacted]) to be…
ODI 11155785
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2010 Toyota Prius.
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