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. The contact stated that when he applied the brakes while driving 30 mph he heard a harsh abnormal sound. The noise was heard one thousand times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the brake boosters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50.
ODI 10620931
Service Brakes
When i go over a patched in the roadway and apply my brakes my car feels like it skips.momentarily.. Veh.icle was in motion.
ODI 11048489
Service Brakes
While i was braking to stop at the red light, the car accelerated. I moved the steering wheel to hit the curb to prevent crossing the red light. It happened to me couple of times. Then i realize it happens only when i am driving over uneven surface or over bumps. It is really scary. I almost hit a car seattle downtown going down the hit because my car accelerated instead of stopping. I took it the car dealer but…
ODI 10510855
Service Brakes
We have experienced inconsistent break feel after abs actuation during slow and steady application of the brakes on rough or slick road surfaces. We noticed also that there was a recall on this issue in 2010 but our particular car (by vin number) did not qualify. We think that the recall should have included a broader sample of same year and model. We have brought the problem to the attention of the dealership…
ODI 10724115
Service Brakes
When i encounter a bump while applying the brakes in my 2010 toyota prius, the brakes fully disengage momentarily. This causes the car to jolt forward unexpectedly. My foot is not coming off the brake at all when this happens, so i know i am not the cause of it. I received a recall notice by mail in february 2010 to address just this issue. I took the car to the nearest toyota dealership to have the recall work…
ODI 10479349
Service Brakes
This has occurred on multiple incidents. This car does not stop properly on rough roads. When hitting a pothole, bump, manhole cover, rough road while applying the brakes, instead of stopping, the car surges forwards approximately 5-10 feet as though there were no brakes. Eventually, the brakes work and the car stops. But it can be really scary. I have taken it to toyota several times, but they cannot "replicate the…
ODI 10579172
Service Brakes
This brake problems has occurred many times. During application of the brakes at low speeds on rough road surfaces the car suddenly loses braking power for a brief time then starts to work again if the brake pedal remains depressed. This has almost caused accidents a number of times and is quite frightening. The car was brought in for the recall and safercar.gov states that there are no open recalls. When we bring…
ODI 10694269
Service Brakes
Please let me state that i am extremely happy with the dealership that i bought the car from. All services from oil changes to repairs have done by this dealer only. But ever since i purchased this vehicle, i have been constantly complaining about a strange braking issue. When i am traveling 25 mph or above and hit any kind of imperfection in the road ( ie. Railroad track, dip, pothole, manhole cover etc.) my brakes…
ODI 10574698
Service Brakes
Back in 2010, we noticed that, when braking, the car would lurch forward. This happened several times at random. At that time, we took the car in to fix the problem. Victory toyota in canton, michigan, told us that there was nothing wrong; their diagnosis and computers showed that no errors had occurred. We drove it for a short time, and it continued to have the issue. We took it back in to the dealership, they…
ODI 10606419
Service Brakes
Continual braking problems with my car. At low speeds applying the brakes on a slippery or bumpy surface, there is a complete lack of braking for a very short period of time. The car seems to accelerate. This was supposedly fixed by a toyota recall. (ssc aob) which i had performed. Still have the problem. I have complained many times to different toyota service departments. The answer is always they cannot duplicate…
ODI 10585067
Service Brakes
When braking, if a pothole or bump in the road is hit, the car seemingly jerks forward/accelerates for a split second. This happens on almost a daily basis and has been experienced by all drivers of the car. *tr
ODI 10586536
Service Brakes
I own a 2010 prius, when the brakes are applied, the brake pedal is even with the accelerator pedal. I find this a dangerous situation. If i were to apply the brakes suddenly, my foot could possibly hit the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal at the same time possibly causing an accident! I complained to the toyota dealer, and was told the brake pedal is lower on the prius then conventional vehicles.i was always…
ODI 10598263
Service Brakes
Brake pedal loses pressure while braking over bumps in road. Pressure returns after bumps are passed. Recall issued and software fix provided by dealer in march 2010. Software fix didn't help. Similar condition has persisted since then. Bought vehicle new. Mileage and date when first noticed condition are estimates. After software fix, noticed condition again immediately. *tr
ODI 10663789
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
As many previous owners described, i am also having problems with the brakes at low speed since the beginning of owning this vehicle (october 2009). Dealer couldn't replicate the problem. Although the car went through the recall for the break system is still having the same issue ever since. The other issue with the brakes happens after rain. It makes a screeching noise without performance being effected. It goes…
ODI 10735732
Service Brakes
I read the complaints & found one listed recently dated 5/22/15 that describes the exact problem i have. My prius is a 2010 purchased in 7/09 & shortly thereafter, i noticed the braking issue. The following info in quotes is copied from the other complaint which is the same issue i have - (other complaint stated) "when you are at lower speeds and hit a pothole or big bump while breaking, there's a sudden 'jolt' and…
ODI 10722435
Service Brakes
Sometimes after starting the car, brakes will only response to hard braking. Cannot brake to slow down gradually. Brakes will not respond at all when lightly pressing down on brake pedal. Only after driving about 1 mile will normal braking functionality return. This has been an issue ever since i first bought my car new.
ODI 11154814
Service Brakes
The abs system on my 2010 prius seems to release the brake when applied on rough surfaces going downhill which gives a sense of acceleration and lack of vehicle control. The same effect occurs when driving on some level surfaces. I have recently read dozens of accounts about the prius brakes acting this way as far back as 2006 models. I'm am now concerned about the brake system integrity when i drive and feel…
ODI 10548470
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that the brake delayed to engage while decelerating. The contact was able to steer the steering wheel away and avoid crashing into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure and a diagnostic was performed, which indicated that the computer system needed to be reset. The computer system was reset but the failure was…
ODI 10537845
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2010 Toyota Prius.
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