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 have notice a definite release in braking action when my 2010 prius goes over a patch of bumpy road, within 1 minute of leaving my home and going down the block. I experience this "release" of braking as a sudden brief acceleration that occurs while there is pressure on the brake pedal to slow down while going over the bumpy patch of road ( a 20 foot stretch of road with numerous shallow potholes). I bough this…
ODI 10715561
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
My brakes has always had a weak feel and it would lose stopping power when braking on a bumpy road. Its almost like, the brakes releases when you hit a bump. There are currently two recalls for the 2010 prius but for some reason, my vin number is not included in it. Is there any way we can get the dealer to perform the recall? Its just a software computer update, but i have a feeling they will not do it since my vin…
ODI 11197042
Service Brakes
I continue to have a problem with braking when going over a bumpy surface. This has happened numerous times. Most recently, while driving over a bump in the road, i applied the brakes and the car lunged forward. Luckily, there was enough distance between my car and the car in front of me (which had also applied the brakes). I am afraid this will cause a serious accident someday. This has also happened at stop signs.…
ODI 10645064
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving down a hill at approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes failed to respond without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the brake booster pump leaked nitrogen into the master cylinder brake booster assembly that caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10645059
Service Brakes
Oncoming car stopped at traffic light while i was proceeding straight in the opposite direction. The oncoming car then made a left turn across the road in front of me. I started a turn to the right assuming that the other car would see me and stop. At the same time i hit my brakes. My car seemed very slow to decelerate. I now realize that car brakes can give much more significant stopping. At the time, because of my…
Crash reported
ODI 10870890
Service Brakes
Even after having my vehicle repaired under the recall for the abs braking issue in 2010, i continue to have braking problems when braking on uneven roads. 9/12/14 was my most recent incident when i came to a stop on a dirt road at an intersection and my vehicle lunged forward when i went over a hole in the road while braking. I was not going fast, maybe 15 mph, and there were no vehicles in front of me, but it…
ODI 10633064
Service Brakes
Upon braking if on a bumpy road or happen to hit a pothole the brakes feel like they are disengaged for a few seconds. *tr
ODI 10631335
Service Brakes
MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AND BOOSTER, $4700 REPAIR. *TR
ODI 10641843
Service Brakes
Vehicle continued forward with no braking for 2 seconds after applying the brakes. Vehicle did not stop in time to avoid striking the vehicle in front. Front bumper was dented and punctured by striking the trailer hitch on the car ahead. No damage to other car. Brake booster was replaced last year under recall for same problem. Repair has done nothing to correct the problem. The same problem has occured…
Crash reported
ODI 10621524
Service Brakes
I would like to file this claim as the same incident described below happen two times in less than two years. This is a big safety issue which could have been fatal. -- first event occurred on 8/17/2012 (odometer 55899). Brake totally failed on a freeway and almost lost my life that day. Towed to the dealer and they replaced 1) break cylinder assembly pn#47050-47060, 2)gasket, break boost pn#44785-02060 & 3) break…
ODI 10626500
Service Brakes
I continue having this issue when braking over a bump or braking while turning. The car speeds up instead of slowing down when pressing the brakes. This is very dangerous issue and an cause an accident. I talked to toyota who advice me to take it to the dealer. Dealer finds no trouble. I have reported this many times to my dealer and toyota with nothing really done. *tr
ODI 10649853
Service Brakes
I brought my 2010 prius into the toyota marin (california) dealer in january 2014 in response to their recall related to problems with stepping on the brake and having the prius accelerate rather than stop. The corrective software was presumably installed. Fast forward to father's day, june 15, 2014. I am parking my prius for a father's day brunch. I'm going about two miles per hour into a parking space. I put my…
Crash reported
ODI 10614771
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated while driving in reverse approximately 2 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle crashed into a pedestrian and also an occupied parked vehicle. The contact did not sustain an injury however, the pedestrian suffered unknown injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to an authorized…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10597930
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to slow down. The contact had to depress the brake pedal with extreme force in order for the vehicle to stop. The yellow and red brake system warning indicators and the abs warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the brake pedal felt like a sponge once the brake pedal…
ODI 10851174
Service Brakes
Driving down street slight down hill , depressing brake as i approach stop sign, hlt a small bump or pot hole in street. Car brakes release even though my foot is still on the brake. I lurch forward and have to stomp on the brakes. If there was a car in front of me or a pedestrian, i would probably would have hit them. I thought this problem was fixed in the last recall !!!!!! *tr
ODI 10588993
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that the brake pedal was applied several times and there was an abnormal noise and vibration. The vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal, but the failure continued. The dealer was notified several times, but was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The vin and…
ODI 10937890
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact was driving 10 mph in a parking lot and made a left turn when another vehicle crashed into the front passenger door. The contact depressed her brakes immediately but the brakes failed, causing the contact to drive over a stop sign, a curb and then crashing into two apartment a/c units. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was…
Crash reported
ODI 10585241
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
If the vehicle hits a pot hole while slowing down, there's a sudden loss of braking power and the vehicle moves a few feet forward. The vsc light comes on at the same time. I'd noticed this a few times in the past but with the roads deteriorating after a bad winter, the pot holes are bigger and this is very prominent and scary. Going to take to the dealer for inspection. I feel it's definitely an issue with the…
ODI 10584074
Service Brakes
2010 toyota prius 2, depressing brake as i approach stop sign, hlt a small bump or pot hole . Car brakes release even though my foot is still on the brake. I lurch forward and have to stomp on the brakes. If there was a car in front of me or a pedestrian, i would probably would have hit them. I thought this problem was fixed in the last recall . Experiencing it everyday, i thought this problem was fixed in the last…
ODI 10593174
Service Brakes
Applying brakes, either gradually or with force, while front left or front right tire travels over a pothole or sunken manhole cover results in temporary (< 1 second) complete loss of braking power. Brake pedal is depressed through the entire duration of the incident. Loss of braking power results in driver applying brake with more force. When brakes resume power, the increased force results in a sudden drop in…
ODI 10578852
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I came to a red light and was braking and as it almost came to a complete stop it jerked forward. Thankfully there wasn't a car in front of me otherwise i would of hit it. I'm taking it in soon. I don't drive it everyday and when i do it's less than a mile. *tr
ODI 10574998
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
As i was approaching a red light i applied the brakes and then shortly after hit a pot hole and the car lunged forward as if accelerating on it's own. Fortunately there wasn't another vehicle in front of me as i would have most definitely rear-ended it. I almost shot into the intersection and most certainly shot past the normal stopping spot for waiting at a red light. Scary incident to say the least. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10576420
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Inverter · Service Brakes
On monday february 24th 2014 my 2010 toyota prius, hybrid inverter failed while i was driving and my car suddenly stopped on the road. I looked on the instrument panel and the check hybrid system was illuminated. The car would not start. I decided to call a toll truck company to take me to the nearest toyota dealer. Once i arrived the service advisor informed me, the 2010 toyota prius has two active safety recalls.…
ODI 10566408
Service Brakes
The abs/brake/stability lights are "on" prius dash. The brake lost pressure and mushy. The brake must be pumped a few times to get pressure and to stop the car. Either this is abs accumulator(just found out there is a recall while getting dealer appointment) failure or brake master cylinder failure. There is no fluid leak visible outside or indicator light but the fluid is almost empty in the reservoir. I don't have…
ODI 10564707
Service Brakes
When my husband was driving out of the parking lot in charlotte on friday 02/07, all 3 lights - brake, abs, skid control lights all went up. When he stepped on the brake, he didn't feel anything. Luckily he was just getting out of the parking lot, so he was driving slowly. When he stepped all the way down on the brake, it had this loud metal rattling noise, and he was able to stop. We towed the car to town and…
ODI 10564959
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