2010 Toyota Prius Traction Control System Problems
- 38
- 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 38 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- traction control · 6 records
- brake pedal · 6 records
- stop sign · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 33 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving 65 mph, the brake, air bag, and traction control warning indicators illuminated continuously. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. When the contact depressed the brake pedal slowly, the vehicle engaged. The contact called roadside assistance and was informed that there was no failure. The vehicle was taken to…
ODI 11048640
Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. When the brake pedal was depressed at 35 mph, the vehicle skipped, jerked, and hesitated to respond. Also, the abs and traction warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake booster pump assembly accumulator was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated…
ODI 10904298
Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving approximately 5 mph, the brake pedal had to be depressed to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The traction control, abs, and brake warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake pressure accumulator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa…
ODI 10888414
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Traction Control System
2010 toyota prius. Consumer states when one of the front tires travels over uneven payment specifically an indentation in the road the braking action fails momentarily *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle lunged forward a few feet, before the brakes engaged again. The dealer informed the consumer the issue had to do with the abs/trac system. *jb
ODI 10428529
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
My 2010 toyota prius comes equipped with an intrusive traction control system that can't be turned off manually. Due to the restrictive system, the car had been stuck on small inclines in several occasions. If i carry too little speed, the traction control would slow the car to a crawl and prevents me from going up since it doesn't allow itself to spin any tires and therefore all forward momentums are lost. On the…
ODI 10378032
Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System
Accident 12/22/10 turned left as i pulled into parking space nearest to handicapped spot. It was very sunny and there was a patch of what looked like ice. As the car went over that spot it started to accelerate. I applied the brake, only to find myself hitting the curb. After hitting the curb the car lurched over the curb and i continued applying the brake. In a fraction of a second my car was on the side walk, just…
Crash reported
ODI 10372378
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
On 2010 prius, brakes seem to release, generally for a moment, at low speeds when going over a bump on passenger side of the car. Car seems to accelerate momentarily, until brakes are hit again. This has happened a number of times but is sometimes hard to recreate. Car has 3000 miles. Dealer says brakes operating as designed and recall adjustment has been made. *tr
ODI 10359858
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving prius 2010 model ii with brake software applied by dealer about 1.5 months ago. Today (7/27/2010) i exited highway and began gentle braking on offramp, as suggested by manual to maximize regeneration. About half-way down offramp, i realized car in front of me was completely stopped and that i had to stop much more quickly than i was planning to. I don't recall being particularly distracted, but i can't…
Crash reported
ODI 10345638
Traction Control System
The problem still exists. The car when going over uneven terrain and braking jumps forward. I can replicate the problem almost 100% of the time on my ride home from work. The problem also happens in random areas where the road is sub-par. Took the car to my toyota dealer and they basically said we are going to see if any error codes come up but most likely we cannot help the problem. Very very very dissatisfied with…
ODI 10328000
Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
2010 prius engine accelerates when braking over bumps/gravel. Brought car back to toyota dealer for recall modification and problem still exists, in fact, seems worse. *tr
ODI 10334045
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
2010 prius repeatedly exhibited the braking defect at issue in recent recall (sudden lurch forward upon encountering bump while braking to stop)--recall service performed 5 weeks ago. Although the sudden lurching stopped (until today) after the recall service, the braking behavior then had a consistently odd feeling requiring increased pressure to fully stop (though no more sudden lurching forward when encountering…
ODI 10321099
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System
My prior prius was repurchased by toyota 09/09 with severe electrical issues which only escalated. I believe the man in ca because that happened to us on the highway, and our car behaved as if it were 'possessed'. Now my 2010 is having intermittent issues, including an anti-skid/ braking light that we'd thought was remedied by resetting an abs actuator friday-it was on since test driving the car-but i was told many…
ODI 10319623
Service Brakes, Electric · Traction Control System
While applying moderate pressure to the brakes on my 2010 prius and while driving over a bumpy road, the brakes seem to momentarily, but completely fail. Then the car seems to briefly accelerate (or at least free-wheel) before the brakes feel like they're starting engage and work again. This has happened with this new car since the day i purchased it in july of 2009. It does it every single day, as i drive over the…
ODI 10308022
Traction Control System
While driving 2010 prius iii today, as approaching stop sign at about 10mph, with right foot depressing brake pedal for gradual stop, car made sudden lurch as passed over slight depression in pavement. There was no ice, but the sensation was like sudden slide on ice spot. Same thing occurred three weeks ago while approaching stop sign. Vehicle has 870 miles and is three weeks old. *cn
ODI 10307040
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
I have a 2010 prius and had a 2005 prius with all the safety features. When i had the 2005 prius, i noticed on some roads that during braking, the brakes would release then reengage, giving the sensation that the car is accelerating. This happens when the road has a series of dips (washboard). The first couple times this happened, it was rather frightening because the car in front of me had stopped, and i felt as if…
ODI 10305909
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
When slowing to a red light on md 212 at us rt 1 in beltsville, md, my 2010 toyota prius rolled over a bumpy stretch of road and the regenerative brakes stopped braking. The car rolled forward in "free wheel" fashion until i stomped on the brakes hard at which point the friction brakes kicked in and stopped the vehicle in time to avoid an accident with the vehicle in front of me. The traction control indicator lamp…
ODI 10305303
Traction Control System
I have experienced multiple incidents of loss of braking control in my 2010 prius. Today i went to put on my brakes and the system locked up on me and then, luckily, released and i regained control of my brakes before hitting the car in front of me. *tr
ODI 10305272
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
2010 prius. Car lurches everyday when braking at stop signs. Car drifts forward and does not immediately respond to brake pedal being pushed down. Often happens in the middle of the stop. Brakes will start working but then "slip" in the middle at very low speeds. Doubt the anti-lock brake system could be the problem as speed are very low. Has been occurring since the car was purchase in the summer of 2009. *tr
ODI 10304485
Traction Control System
February 4, 2010 i own a 2010 prius purchased 09/01/09 brand new from a toyota dealership. On sunday, january 31, 2010 i was in my neighborhood approaching a "t" intersection at a stop sign. The main roads had been cleared of ice but there was some ice remaining on our street. I was traveling very slowly, put on my brakes and nothing happened. Then i tried pumping the brakes since i got no response otherwise. I slid…
Crash reported
ODI 10305336
Traction Control System
New 2010 toyota prius brakes fail briefly when car passes over bumpy surfaces at low speed. This feels like a surging forward, or sometimes as if the car has been bumped from behind. No corrective measures yet being offered. Car purchased 1/7/10.
ODI 10307400
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
I own a 2010 toyota prius. Since purchasing it in august, i have been aware of odd, completely reproducible braking behavior. I have not reported the complaint until now because i assumed it was something normal within the operation of the prius, but with the report in the new york times that japan is investigating the prius braking system, i thought i should file a report. I live near train tracks that have a grade…
ODI 10304708
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
I have noticed on a few occasions that my 2010 prius lurches forward for a brief second in the middle of braking at a stop sign. I have noticed this happen occasionally, but was more frequent in the last month, about 3 times. I made a written complaint to toyota service a week ago, but was told it was not unusual. However, i just read in the news about the issue with braking in this model car and am alarmed and…
ODI 10306844
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
01/13/2010 - i went to the service dept at toyota of wallingford to complain about the loss of brakes in a new 2010 toyota prius while driving over uneven ground. I had owned the car one month with 1500 miles on the odometer. The loss of control of the car is terrifying because the car seems to accelerate forward. The service attendant was aware of the issue and described the situation. He took the car on a test…
ODI 10305139
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
During braking, my 2010 toyota prius would "lunge" forward as though the brakes did not work for a few seconds when "hitting" small bumps in the road. This happened twice. *tr
ODI 10311958
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Bought a 2010 prius in october 2009. It currently has 3500 miles on it. At least three times the car felt as if it slipped on ice when applying the brakes (weather conditions were perfect - no ice, snow or rain). Their is difficulty in clearing fog from the windows and one time i had trouble setting the cruise control. *tr
ODI 10306841