2012 Toyota Prius V acceleration problems

Filed Apr 30, 2024 · Acceleration, Body · CA · crash · 1 injury

On February 27 2024 I had spend 2300 dollars on car repairs see enclosed then on April 11 2024 while backing out of my driveway, I experienced a sudden acceleration of my vehicle which led to body damage to my car yet Toyota after inspection says that now the car system works perfectly. Prior to this incident I experienced warning light and windshield wiper malfunction .

Filed Jan 22, 2024 · Acceleration, Airbags · NC

Upon driving out of my school parking lot at approximately 15 to 20 miles per hour I noticed a cushiony filled with a brakes and all of a sudden I heard a shhh all of my lights popped up on my dashboard. When I took my vehicle in to be able to find out what was going on with it I was told that I need a master cylinder and a brake booster. This was after having my vehicle for only 3 years where I purchased it from Rice Toyota Greensboro North Carolina.

Filed Jun 15, 2023 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · NC

ABS Unit failure (may also be called ABS CONTROL MODULE ACTUATOR AND PUMP ASSEMBLY). Three mechanics, including a Toyota dealership, is unable to reset the system to correct. The PCS system cannot be disabled which, in turn, means cruise control is no longer operable.

Filed May 21, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 113,221 miles · WA

Toyota prius v 2012 lost power as I was driving out of the parking lot. I had to make emergency stop on the side of the road because inverter/electric motor failed. Mechanic ran computer test and found that problem codes indeed pointed to failure of inverter.I called local dealer mccord toyota and was told my car does not fall to extended warranty of inverter and did not offer any help. Same day I called toyota customer care at 1‑800‑331‑4331 and they told me that my car does not fall under inverter warranty based on my VIN number, and gave me case number 2005072419. I was able to call my insurance company to arrange towing from my location to repair shop. Repair shop completed work and vehicle is now in operable condition. I feel lucky that I was not on freeway and did not have my children with me when it happened.

Filed Dec 10, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

When I brake the car shakes a noticeable type of shake and starts to make a weird stalling noise.

Filed Nov 1, 2018 · Acceleration · 84,620 miles · WI

Safety risk that vehicle could lose power and stall. Manufacturer recall number j1v. The federal safety agency recall number 18v684 as of october 4, 1918. It is now november 1, 2018. Called the dealership this week and the report was that the manufacturer has not fix to date. Question: what relief is available until fix discovered? Free use of car provided by dealership?

Filed Oct 31, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 130,000 miles · AZ

Was driving down the street in my prius when all of a sudden the car went totally dead. It did not go into a limp-home mode. I was dead in the water in the middle of a street all of a sudden. We had to get out and push it out of the street. Mechanic says its a known issue with prius and inverter. That was pretty dangerous and I was glad we werent on the freeway. We were unaware of any recall. The car went into "disco mode" - every warning light it had was on and blinking but the car was completely dead.

Filed Sep 2, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 125,000 miles · NJ

Engine shake on start up when vehicle is not in motion , seems to be an issue with power.

Filed May 19, 2014 · Acceleration · 38,000 miles · PR

When the vehicle hits a bump, rock or uneven road while decelerating, the vehicle suddenly accelerates. It feels like when you skip a step. I have had the vehicle since december 2012 and this has happened enough times that I do not think its fortuitous. The sudden acceleration makes the car travel a couple of feet. Updated 12/5/2014

Filed Jan 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 15,800 miles · CA · crash

I bought prius v in february 2012. I've noticed few times issues with brakes. While decelerating with my foot on the brake pedal to slow the car to a stop and if the car goes over a pothole or slight bump on the road then car accelerates forward before coming to a stop. This is safety hazard since it almost LED to hitting the other car's rear bumper. Also, I've gotten into an accident in december 2013 where there was another brake issue. I stopped my car in the incline road by putting my foot on the brake pedal. Then, I changed the gear shift to rear and slowly took my foot off the brake pedal so that I can back into the street parking which was only about 4 to 5 feet away. Suddenly, car sped down the road going rear direction to the directly opposite street and hit two parked cars. I had put the foot down on the brake pedal when I noticed the car going rear fast but it would not stop the car from going down the road. I had no control over the car or the speed. This is major safety hazard since someone could have been seriously injured with losing control of the brake and acceleration. I've owned other toyota car (camry) before but never had this issue until this prius v. My car has been in body shop for over a month with repairs. I plan to take the car to the toyota dealer to check out this brake issue.