Toyota Prius Service Brakes Problems
- 961
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 19
- Years with records
- 2001–2019
- 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 961 stored complaint records:
- 155 indicate a crash
- 44 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- brake pedal · 26 records
- brake actuator · 25 records
- extended warranty · 16 records
- lights came · 14 records
- brake booster · 14 records
- brake light · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 220 |
| 60–100k mi | 192 |
| 1–30k mi | 189 |
| 150–400k mi | 158 |
| 30–60k mi | 111 |
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
Service Brakes
Car fails to stop and/or loses traction when applying the brakes at low speeds. My tire shop has inspected both winter and summer tires for tread and inflation, so those factors weren't an issue during the times i lost traction control. Examples include: 1) skidding and failing to come to a complete stop at the exit to a dry, paved parking lot (fortunately my car stopped before entering traffic, but i slid past the…
ODI 11306827
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
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. While driving a squilling came from the brakes. The braking distance was extended. The contact was concern the vehicle unsafe to drive. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle a squilling noise was present coming from the front of the vehicle and when pressing the brake pedal the braking distance was extended. The vehicle was taken to the local service center…
ODI 11308721
Service Brakes
My brakes have failed due to a faulty brake accumulator and brake booster on my 2010 toyota prius. I noticed this problem when attempting to come to a stop at a redlight. The brakes felt spongy and unresponsive. I narrowly missed colliding with the car in front of me by swerving onto the shoulder. Toyota previously acknowledged this faulty part but claims that i missed the deadline by 35 days to get it fixed. The…
ODI 11307396
Service Brakes
Was driving on the highway on my way back to hilo from kona driving the speed limit on my 2007 prius and out of nowhere i lost breaks for a time and it was a terrifying exp and i m happy i m still alive. Breaks came back with warning signs on dashboard that there is a failure in the break system, abs and other. Called hilo toyota deal more than 5 times and each time i give them the vin number they hangup on me in a…
ODI 11306415
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
When i was about to exit while driving on freeway, myabs, brake, tcs light is suddenly on, the brake need power to push and regenerate charger not working when brake pedal push, and make mpg drop.
ODI 11307535
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving at about 35 mph, the brake light illuminated and the braking power was reduced. The vehicle was taken to the toyota of hollywood dealer, located at [redacted], los angeles, ca 90028) and was told that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the warranty expired. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11302223