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.
Body · Service Brakes
The following event happened twice with this vehicle. Tin both instances, the car was running and in park with no one in the vehicle. It then down the driveway with no one in it. In the second occurrence, it appears to have gone into reverse on its own and rolled into a retaining wall causing damage to the rear passenger side bumper and back panel. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10499206
Service Brakes
If you go over a bump while braking - the brakes fail, and you have to take your foot off the brake and re-apply in order to stop. This has occurred numerous times - and is a serious flaw on this automobile. This car is a fleet vehicle for my company and i have asked peers if this occurs on their cars - and they have confirmed the same experience with their brakes. With all the toyota recalls - i am unclear why this…
ODI 10488950
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the brake and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle became difficult to stop when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the brake booster pump assembly would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10515341
Service Brakes
This is a recurring problem. Anytime i am slowing down for a red light and there is a pothole or other rough surface condition, the car lurches forward and jumps, so to speak. Given the condition of the roads in chicago, this is a pretty regular problem. I usually have to press the brake much harder than normal while this is occurring because of crosswalks and lights. I think this is a serious safety issue; however,…
ODI 10496000
Service Brakes
I was in the right lane traveling west bound on tennessee street in tallahassee, fl, and as i was going through the light at the corner of tennessee and monroe street, the traffic stopped just past the intersection. As i was entering the intersection, i applied my brakes but they went straight to the floor and a warning light started blinking. I had one of two choices; hit the car in front of me or hit the curb for…
Crash reported
ODI 10488731
Electrical System · Service Brakes
ODI # 10556900 FURTHER INCIDENTS WITH MY PRIUS.
ODI 10583175
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
When parking, my 2010 prius accelerated forward causing it to go over a curb form damaging the front bumper. Unexpected acceleration has caused four accidents damaging my car. I have records of these repairs. The hybrid system went out 8/30/2013 and in march,2014 the back brakes fell off: no bolts, pads, caliber, fluid were in place when it was towed to robbins toyota in texarkana, tx. The front right booster was…
ODI 10582801
Service Brakes
This has happened atleast 4 times in the last year, where the car has lost complete braking power and at the time this happens, all the lights on the dashboard light up for a few seconds and on subsequent pumping of the brake pedal, the brake power returns to normal. On one occasion i almost ended up in the middle of an intersection, thankfully there was no oncoming traffic and was able to recover without getting…
ODI 10532750
Service Brakes
Multiplie incidents: we will be driving the vehicle and hit a bump / pot hole and be braking, but the car will accelerate. *tr
ODI 10507261
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
On tuesday october 02, 2012 at approximately 0510 the vehicle brakes went out and the brake, abs, and stabilization lights came on along with alarm. Vehicle was towed to toyota dealership for repair - told it was the master cylinder. Vehicle picked up on morning of october 4, 2012 from dealership drove approximately 20 miles and the exact same thing occurred. Brakes, abs, stabilization alarms came on. Toyota…
ODI 10478683
Service Brakes
Vehicle activates abs while stopping and brake disengages, causing vehicle to not stop when brakes are applied unless brakes are reapplied, potentially leading to accidents due to braking failure. Dealership is not addressing the issue in a timely manner. Delaying this recall months might lead to accidents affecting all passengers, including children. Continued delay of this matter could lead to legal action due to…
ODI 10548782
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Traveling on parkway when we were approaching a vehicle going south down at approximately 55 we were traveling 72 with cruise control engaged, i tapped the brakes to try and slow and nothing happened i then held the brake pedal down for more than 15 seconds with no success, tried to disengage the cruise by pulling back on the handle on the steering wheel and still it would not disengage, we struck the truck at 72…
Crash reported
ODI 10476613
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle started to lose power lunged forward. The contact attempted to apply the brakes however, the brakes were inoperable and caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. The passenger of the second vehicle claimed an injury and was transported to the emergency room. The police were notified and a report was filed. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10475164
Service Brakes
Turned on car and noticed alot of the dashboard lights stayed on. As i pressed the brake pedal it felt weird and once i put the car on the drive gear i totally lost brake control, the car kept moving and i was not able to stop. I had to shift to "park" and risk the transmission but better than risking my life... I called a towing truck. The car is at the toyota dealer and i don't think they have a clue of what's…
ODI 10474307
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact was traveling 25 mph and drover over a road bump. The contact applied the brakes however, the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 25,000. The current mileage was 75,000.
ODI 10474207
Service Brakes
Experience inconsistent brake feel after abs actuation during slow and steady application of the brakes on rough or slick road surfaces. Stopping distances increase.
ODI 10721667
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The unintended acceleration accident happened on 7/18/2012, ~6:20 pm at company's parking lot. I backed my 2010 prius slowly. Then i saw a car coming on my way. But before i took any action, this prius suddenly started accelerating, it went wildly, and turned more than 360 degree backward in the parking lot in just a few seconds. Since the car parked between a building and a slop, from the front mirror, first, i saw…
Crash reported
ODI 10467713
Service Brakes
2010 prius brake failure. I was able to slow down the car by repeated pumping on the brakes. Fortunately, managed to crawl to a nearby toyota dealer by using the pumping technique and have my foot on the emergency foot brake just in case. Toyota said i need to replace the master cylinder with actuator. Total cost parts/labor $4100. I am upset because my family or others could have been seriously hurt if i panicked…
ODI 10464794
Service Brakes
I have had this problem ever since i bought this car used from a toyota dealership. If i drive over an uneven surface, pothole, etc., my car will skip and then lurch forward. It is worst on wet roads. I have trouble stopping it. On snow i have little to no traction. I got a new set of tires and i wasted my money. No difference. I don't feel safe driving this vehicle. I have been driving for years, had many different…
ODI 10747887
Service Brakes
I applied my brakes approaching a traffic light and hit a small pot hole and the entire vehicle jerked forward even though the brakes were applied and never taken off the pedal. I had to then press down harder on the brake pedal to come to a complete stop. I have observed this type of behavior when the road changes surfaces and is lower than the previous surface and dips in the road. This is all observed while only…
ODI 10463317
Service Brakes
When braking at a slow speed the car will suddenly stop braking, with brakes still being applied, whenever a rough surface is encountered, for example bumps or potholes. This loss of braking happens everytime a rough surface is encountered during braking and is easy to replicate. *tr
ODI 10605546
Service Brakes
Have owned the car since new in 2010. Brakes exhibit the same issue mentioned in other complaints i.e. When going over bumpy roads, brakes "release" and re-engage causing the car to not stop quickly. Had software recall done but did not significantly affect. Have just been living with it but after seeing all other complaints, thought i would weigh in with the same problem as it appears to be a common issue with a…
ODI 10717646
Service Brakes · Service Brakes, Air
While applying the brakes to stop at an intersection one of the front tires was over a manhole cover and the car skidded over it like i was braking on a patch of ice. As soon as i was past the cover the brakes engaged and stopped the car. I noticed this occurring every time i would brake on an uneven surface where there was space between one of the front tires and pavement. I had bought the same make, model and year…
ODI 10660016
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that whenever braking to drive over any uneven road surface, the braking distance was increased. The contact stated that the vehicle also seemed to push forward as if another vehicle had abruptly crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 38,216. The consumer…
ODI 10470599
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving 10 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
ODI 10723643
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2010 Toyota Prius.
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