Toyota Prius Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 206
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 16
- Years with records
- 2002–2017
- Stored years
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 206 stored complaint records:
- 19 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- traction control · 19 records
- lights came · 13 records
- warning light · 13 records
- warning lights · 12 records
- brake pedal · 11 records
- brake light · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 75 |
| 30–60k mi | 36 |
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 24 |
| 150–400k mi | 16 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Upon starting the vehicle it makes a high-pitched beep, followed by a buzzing sound that repeats every five to eight seconds. The dashboard displays the tps, abs, vsc, and brake lights. When putting the vehicle in drive, the high-pitch sound returns for one to two minutes. During that time the brake pedal becomes impossible to depress. If the engaged, the vehicle does not stop until the brake pressure returns. Once…
ODI 11307887
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Traction control, abs and brake lights came on today and brake pressure dropped severely while driving on the highway. Not safe to drive.
ODI 11306621
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
Attempting to travel in my 2013 prius five during xmas was driving and approaching a red and while trying to stop pedal went directly to floor and skid light went on and barely avoided what should be an easy stop!! Weather clear felt a drag and no coasting ability... Car has 21,000 miles and is in perfect appearance but far from in peak condition as this car from brand new had issues i got tired waiting for toyota…
ODI 11296756
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Brake/abs and stability system failure. Possible actuator or accumulator. Touota knows there is a fault and hides behind a software update. System fails and causes unreliable braking with increased force to apply the brakes. Brakes apply so hard at times the rear passengers heads hit the rear seat.
ODI 11271395
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
My car has been having this issue with braking and dashboard lights with 'brakes, abs, vsc. Have taken it to the dealer and have spent thousands of dollars already. Replaced the brake system (pads, drums, etc..), catalytic converter, hybrid battery. Every time i drive out out of the dealer 'all is good' as codes were cleared but a few months after, the lights are on again. These issues have cause are causing my car…
ODI 11258611
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The prius vehicles covered only by warranty enhancement zjb are suffering the same dangers from brake booster pump failures as those toyota covered safety recalls d0h and k0l. By excluding prius with defective brakes from d0h and k0l, toyota has left the owners to helplessly experience life-threatening brake failures or malfunctions before toyota will provide the replacement brake components needed to make the car…
ODI 11256504
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
My 2011 prius very recently has started making audibly noise while pressing the brake pedal, whether in motion or stopped. This noise contains continuous whirring, whining and loud clicking noise. These noises where not seen before completely. I spoke to dealer mentioning a tsb pertaining to this particular issue in specific and was told nothing can be done until it fails completely, which is bad, as i have a family…
ODI 11251981
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Even though the breaks seem fine, the electric break system does work at all. All lights are on and the breaks pedals feels loose. When i push the breaks the vehicle keeps going. The abs warning light is on as well as all the other lights regarding to breaks and stability mechanisms.
ODI 11229072