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
I was exiting exit 3 of interstate 91 in new haven ct and was trying slow down and stop but when i applied the brakes there was no response. I pumped the pedal several times but the brakes still failed. I steered the car to the left to avoid directly colliding with the vehicle in front of me and wound up scraping it and crashing into into a barrier. I have since learned that this has been an ongoing problem with the…
Crash reported
ODI 11151512
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving 55 mph, the park, abs, and vcs warning indicators illuminated and the brakes became difficult to maneuver. The contact had to depress the brake pedal several times to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in tsb: 0079-18. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11142897
Electrical System · Service Brakes
PRIUS ANTI LOCK SYSTEM
ODI 11154597
Service Brakes
Intermittently, several warning lights come on at once while driving: traction control, brake, and abs lights. While on, braking is lessened, brakes feel spongy, and the battery generation indicator shows no energy being produced. I found several similar complaints online. For me, the problem has comes and goes, affecting about 50 percent of my driving time.
ODI 11154142
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Brakes slip and lose grip while braking and traveling over moderate bumps or potholes, also happens while braking hard.
ODI 11139074
Service Brakes
Abs actuator failed while driving vehicle on high speed city street. Loss of braking power noticed/observed. Actuator failure has been confirmed by toyota dealer - car is currently being held for repair.
ODI 11129350
Service Brakes
The brakes make sounds when pressed. Look into the internet and prius chat forums and taking to local mechanic and found the brake actuator is faulty and need replacing asap.
ODI 11124044
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While the brakes were engaged and the vehicle was stationary, a loud abnormal noise was heard from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to germain toyota of naples (13315 tamiami trail n, naples, fl 34110, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that the master cylinder needed to be replaced and the linear off set value needed to be re-learned. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11156634
Service Brakes
I stated to the glendale toyota dealer in california that i hear and feel a buzz/click when i step on the brake and they informed me it is the brake actuator and warranty expired in december 2017. I am requesting is an extension to this warranty or voluntarily make it a safety recall. It is very dangerous and expensive to fix.
ODI 11121032
Service Brakes
I recently noticed that when i open the car door to get into the car (with the engine off), the brake assist primes for quite a bit (> 30 seconds). Then i start my car, i notice that the sound can be heard priming the brake (vacuum?) every 15 seconds or so and lasting about 3-5 seconds. It primes every time i release the brake pedal. The dealer said that the brake actuator is bad and will need to be replace or the…
Crash reported
ODI 11131645
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Suspension
Brake actuator keeps activating every 10 seconds. The cars abs, traction control, and brakes error lights have all come on. Brakes are compromised in some manner which can pose serious safety issues while driving.
ODI 11129735
Service Brakes
When braking while car is going over a pothole, car will briefly accelerate forward before stopping.
ODI 11154815
Service Brakes
Brake pedal goes to floor. Brake light is on. Dealer says accumulator pump is bad. There is a recall for this item. They replaced it under recall in 2014 and refuse to do it again. Quoted $2000 to repair. Called toyota customer service and they won't do anything either. It is a safety issue and still having the same safety issues is not ok. I am 6 months pregnant and cannot afford to fix an item that should be…
ODI 11118601
Service Brakes
Letter from congressman olson on behalf of constituent regarding toyota brake recall on her 2010 toyota prius. *ld the consumer was concerned about not receiving a notice for the safety recall for the brakes.*js
ODI 11119149
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving 20 mph, several warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed that there was a recall for similar vehicles per nhtsa campaign number: 13v235000 (service brakes). Deluca toyota ([redacted], hwy 200, ocala, fl 34471, [redacted]) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The…
ODI 11110758
Service Brakes
After regular check-ups and maintenance at 90000 miles and 8 years of driving, all of a sudden three brake lights came on, the abs, hand brake, and skid control lights all came on. At this time the braking issues seem to be less responsive braking and slight jerking when putting constant pressure on the brakes at low speeds. When brought to the toyota dealership, they noted that there are no issues, however the…
ODI 11105239
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated while parked on a small hill, upon starting the vehicle and shifting to drive the vehicle started to roll forward down the hill. The brake was applied but failed to engage as the vehicle collided with a neighbor's fence and trailer. The brake warning was light illuminated during the failure. The contact stated that the passenger sustained bruising to the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11306959
Service Brakes
I took my prius to the dealer because the brake light was on, to resolve the problem the dealer replaced my master cylinder and brake booster and brake booster pump assembly. I found that there is a recall for the 2010 prius. T-cp-dom date of issue july 1, 2013. The recall is for the same problem i had, i do not know why i am being excluded from the recall. Please reply
ODI 11111422
Electrical System · Service Brakes
My brakes recently stopped working as they normally do (you had to press extremely hard on the pedal to get it to stop) and several lights came on the dashboard. Prior to this the car was making a very strange noise when you start to push on the brakes. Not like a typical squeaky brake sound. I took it to toyota and they gave me a quote for $3,700 stating that i needed a new brake cylinder assembly. I discovered a…
ODI 11111326
Service Brakes
I took my prius to the dealer because the brake light was on, to resolve the problem they replaced my master cylinder and booster on my 2010 prius. I asked about a recall for the parts. I was told no recalls, i found that there is a recall for 2010 prius. T-cp-dom date of issue july 1, 2013. The recall is for the same problem i had
ODI 11104980
Air Bags · Body · Service Brakes
I was on the freeway in traffic, going 60 mph. There was road construction coming up ahead. I depressed the brake pedal and nothing happened. The car didn't slow down at all and i crashed into another vehicle. My car was manufactured when the 'voluntary safety recall' by toyota was supposed to address this, but i received no notification, nor did thousand oaks toyota, where i had the car serviced, communicate about…
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 11104163
Service Brakes
I've counted at least 30 brake booster/actuator complaints on this site year to date for the same issue on this model year car. Our issue is the same as everyone else. Just under 150k miles, brake, abs and traction control lights came on my daughter's car (we are original owners) as she was driving home from work. Non responsive brakes, only rear brakes engage if you push the pedal to the floor of the car. Took to…
ODI 11104164
Service Brakes
While driving on a bumpy surface the brakes slip when applied. Stopping ability is reduced. This happens on a regular basis, on surface streets and highways. I have noticed it while stopping in a straight line, but it may also happen while stopping on a curve.
ODI 11103082
Service Brakes
Park, abs, vcs, (!) warning lights on in dashboard. Other symptoms - barking brakes and continuous pump whine, a cylcing electrical noise while parked. Seems to be an issue with the actuator.
ODI 11141103
Service Brakes
Brakes slip and lose grip while braking and traveling over moderate bumps or potholes, also happens while braking hard.
ODI 11141102
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2010 Toyota Prius.
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