2010 Toyota Prius Wheels Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Wheels
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 toyota prius. While driving 60 mph, the front wheels shook and the contact lost control of the steering wheel. The contact crashed into anther vehicle, which then caused the other vehicle to crash head on into a median. The air bags deployed. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed totaled and was towed to the contact's home, awaiting an investigation.…
Crash reported
ODI 11270517
Wheels
At approximately 85,000 miles, i noticed a low humming/rubbing sound coming from my wheels. After having the vehicle inspected, it was found that the front right wheel bearing needed to be replaced. Wheel bearings typically don't need to be replaced until around 150,000-200,000 miles, on average. The technician told me that it wasn't yet loose and that i could replace it within a couple of months. I have now noticed…
ODI 10633067
Power Train · Wheels
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED AT 61000 MILES. *TR
ODI 10502179
Tires · Wheels
This a second pair of new tires we buy. They were worn unevenly. We do tire rotation every 5,000 miles and alignment every 10,000 miles. However, the car its the tires very unevenly. The tire pressure is checked and kept at the given manufacturer recommendations. All my friends that own toyota's have similar problems. This is a serious issue that could lead to an accident if the tires get torn when driving. Plus we…
ODI 10476649
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Wheels
While the car was parked in a hill with the parking brake it suddenly went backwards and hit the wall of the residency across the street like 500 feet down. Car was almost completely damage back, train suspension and all doors out of frame. Repair will take 8 weeks at a cost of 14850.00. There were no passengers in the car. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10446966
Tires · Wheels
Front tires chipping on the inside and outside. Told to get them rotated and alignment. 6 lug nuts broke off during the rotation and the alignment was not that far off. Told the tires where the wrong ones for that heavy of a vehicle. Took to the dealer and he laughed at me and said they would love to charge me to replace all my lug nuts and those where the right tires for the vehicle and he said i was lucky to get…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10413875
Tires · Wheels
I turned into a parking lot and stayed way to the right because of a large truck on the drivers side and went over the curb and both tires blew. *tr
ODI 10501074
Wheels
During tire rotation, tech was re-installing tire / hub nut (lug nut) and hub bolt broke. Vehicle had approx 15,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10397293
Wheels
When braking normally and the car passes over ribbed road surface areas which indicate a stop ahead or raised expansion strips, the car often times appears to speed up. It's as if when the wheels come slightly off the ground, braking is interrupted and the wheels spin more rapidly. Normal braking resumes when the tire regains contact with the road surface, causing a minor lurching feeling. Although it creates just a…
ODI 10378204
Wheels
Car: 2010 prius ii driving on wet pavement and approaching a stoplight. Started applying the brakes and hit a pot hole - vehicle sped up for a moment and lunged forward this was not the first time i have experienced this but it was the most noticeable. Each time it has occurred while braking and going over uneven roads. This time almost hit the car in front of me at the light.
ODI 10321510
Wheels
While driving our 2010 prius on or around jan 23rd at around 2:30pm cst, saw a pot hole ahead and started braking. The left front tire went over the pot hole but the brakes skipped and the vehicle didn't stop and continued to move ahead with the same speed. Fortunately, no one was there in front. Re-applied the brakes again quickly to bring the vehicle to a stop. *tr
ODI 10304752
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
I first reported this to toyota prior to the initial 2010 recall, the car was less than 1 month old and i have reported it on numerous occasions via the toyota website. On the few occasions i lent the car to friends they have had the same experience. Description: when traveling at relatively slow speeds and an unexpected bump comes up and the brakes are engaged early, once going over the bump the car losses brake…
ODI 10423778