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
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact was able to abnormally depress the brake pedal into the floorboard. The abs warning, traction control warning and the emergency brake warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. After continually depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle came to a stop. The failure recurred four different times. The vehicle was taken to…
ODI 10460049
Service Brakes
Ok, this type of incident (loss of braking at low speeds) has happened repeatedly in this vehicle, despite a recall in 2010 and "software fix". The date listed is approximate. I felt compelled to provide this information after having this happen twice in the past week, in the hopes that some permanent fix can be made available, and to warn prospective buyers to be cautious. In all incidents, when traveling over…
ODI 10487606
Service Brakes
This is a chronic problem with the car: when it hits rough terrain, the brakes do not react properly. There is a hesitation between the time the brake pedal is hit and the time the car slows. (there was an earlier repair/recall for this issue, and the initial problem -- also brake-related -- was helped; but this hesitation problem -- only on gravel or rough terrain -- resulted.) it will cause an accident eventually.…
ODI 10650127
Service Brakes
Car seems to lurch forward before stopping when braking on a rough surface. This is an ongoing problem. Despite nhtsa notice that there is a software fix available for some 2010 priuses, toyota maintains my car is not included in the batch that was to receive them. Update 9/15/15*cw updated 12/06/2017*cn
ODI 10743293
Service Brakes
I had been hearing a lot of grinding noises that just got worse. When i went to the dealer, they discovered that my brake pads had failed/frozen. They replaced my pads and machined my rotors. They could not explain why a car i had for only a little over a year had this problem. They at first blamed my driving, and then the roads (i.e. Too many gravel roads). Now, at 68,300 miles those pads have now failed again. One…
ODI 10503572
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph on a bumpy road, he depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000. ...updated 02-03-15 *bf *tr
ODI 10573387
Service Brakes
This vehicle should be part of the larger toyota recall on brakes that was announced earlier this year. After a few thousand miles, i noticed that the brakes gave way if the prius hits a bump or pothole. Toyota's statement that "customers are perceiving inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady application of the brakes on rough or slick road surfaces" is an understatement. The brakes don't actually work when…
ODI 10543052
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
On multiple occasions, i have experienced issues with the car suddenly accelerating while i'm pressing the brakes. Specifically, this appears to occur when braking on uneven surfaces (ie construction areas, pot holes, etc.). This can obviously become a deadly situation if one is trying to stop the vehicle and with this problem run into the car/vehicle ahead. Most recently this occurred on the surface streets in low…
ODI 10502596
Service Brakes
When applying light to moderate braking in preparation to make a right turn, i went over some bumpy pavement and the car seemed to lurch forward. It was probably a loss of braking rather than actual acceleration, but it was very disconcerting and i'm lucky it didn't cause an accident. I now have over 49,000 miles on the car and this has happened on quite a few occasions. I know there was a recall on some 2010 prius…
ODI 10577736
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving 40 mph over a bump in the road, the vehicle lost braking capability for a few seconds. The failure occurred each time the vehicle was driven over a bump or pothole. The dealer adjusted the brakes, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 09/02/14*lj
ODI 10617667
Service Brakes
This incident has occurred numerous times since purchasing the car, but it wasn't until last week (9/6/2013) that i became terrified as i almost hit another vehicle in front of me. Whenever my prius runs over a pothole, bump, uneven surface, or deep manhole cover as i am braking towards an intersection to come to a stop (for me, all these incidents occurred when i approached an intersection) the brakes stop working…
ODI 10543016
Service Brakes
Brakes on vehicle occasionally momentarily disengages when i hit a bump, particularly on a slipper surface, while braking at low or moderate braking. This has happened multiple times. It is very obvious when this happens. Recently it happened with my wife in the car, i was braking moderately, the brakes fully disengaged for about a second, when they did i increased pressure on the brake pedal and the car severely…
ODI 10575840
Service Brakes
Since purchase of vehicle when stopping vehicle, as approaching a stop sign or stopped traffic, if i hit a small bump in road, the car jumps forward. I have not hit another car yet but feel this jump when stepping on brakes whether in dry or wet weather could one day hit car in front of me. This is intermittant. Did mention to dealer when car was for it's timely services. Dealer says there is no recalls. *tr
ODI 10521071
Service Brakes
WHEN BRAKING OVER ROUGH ROAD, BRAKES FAIL. *TR
ODI 10502476
Service Brakes
When driving on an uneven or wet surface the brakes seem to lag for a few seconds and the car hops forward. *tr
ODI 10493088
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
When braking, such as when approaching a stop sign or stop light, in the presence of bumps, potholes, or rough/uneven road surfaces, the car noticeably and forcefully "lurches forward", and there is momentary loss of control of the vehicle's stopping mechanism. *tr...updated 02-03-15 *bf *tr
ODI 10536514
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the contact drove over a pothole and the vehicle veered to the right. In addition, the vehicle accelerated in excess. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa…
ODI 10725959
Service Brakes
I purchased this car in 2010 after the 2010 brake malfunction recall. I was told the recall software update had been performed to my car. Despite that recall, my car continues to have the following problem on a consistent basis. Whenever braking at slow speeds, if i go over a bump or pothole while braking, the brakes disengage, the car lurches forward, and i have to slam on the brakes to get the car to slow…
ODI 10644727
Service Brakes
While braking at low speeds -- such as while approaching a traffic light or an intersection -- passing over a pothole or uneven road surface often causes the brakes to disengage. The sensation is one in which my foot is in the same place as it was when i began braking, but suddenly there is no give to the pedal, the braking has stopped -- braking does not return until i push further down on the pedal. My foot is not…
ODI 10535298
Service Brakes
For the entire time that i've owned the 2010 prius, the car lurches ahead virtually every time i run over a pothole with the brakes applied (i.e., approaching a stop sign). When i mentioned this at one of my first appointments, i was assured there was nothing wrong. Now the problem continues and i've been reading that many other people have the same issue. *tr
ODI 10516049
Service Brakes
I am the original owner of a 2010 prius. Within the first month, i contacted toyota, complaining of the brakes, which were not consistently smooth. In general, the brakes work fine, but if i hit a bump or ditch, the brakes suddenly stop working for a split second, and the car feels like it is lurching forward, before the brakes suddenly start working again. Toyota service was never able to "reproduce" the problem,…
ODI 10983583
Service Brakes
I have previously (2010 or 2011) filed a detailed report of the consistent anomaly that occurs while braking on a rough surface or upon hitting a pothole, manhole cover, etc. In this situation, the feedback from the vehicle suggests that the brakes have disengaged. Based upon 2+ years of additional experience, i would note that: (1) this anomaly occurs consistently, and it has not disappeared or attenuated, (2) i…
ODI 10515416
Service Brakes
Since we have had the 2010 prius, when we drive it over a bump or rough road, usually at a low speed, and apply the brake simultaneously, the car seems to accelerate briefly. I told my toyota dealer about it the first time we brought it in for service, but they said they'd never heard of something like this. I try to avoid braking when i go over bumps, but i worry that one day i will his something of someone on the…
ODI 10573493
Service Brakes
The vehicle has a nasty habit of losing brake pressure over bumps. This can be duplicated easily and is a known issue that toyota has yet to rectify. Simply drive over a bump such as a break in concrete on a bridge, pothole, etc. And hold on tight. This can result in a crash and serious injury as occupants experience a sudden loss of braking force which can induce panic and collision. *tr
ODI 10514119
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle surges when brakes are applied while traveling over railroad tracks or rough pavement. Surge lasts for 1 to 2 seconds until braking resumes. Vehicle behavior can be easily replicated. *tr
ODI 10509903
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2010 Toyota Prius.
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