2001 Toyota Prius brakes problems

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · WA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota prius. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle lost complete power and braking ability without warning. As a result, the contact drove over the median aand crashed into a pole. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (titus-will toyota, 3506 s sprague ave, tacoma, wa 98409). The vehicle was not declared destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

Filed Sep 10, 2014 · Brakes · 218,000 miles · WA

Complete brake failure, shop said it was the turbo brake booster.

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 84,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota prius. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the breaks failed without warning. The breaks pedal traveled to the floorboard with no response. The contact then crashed into another vehicle and the air bag did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to salvage lot for further inspection. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Aug 25, 2013 · Brakes · 130,450 miles · CA

A renter from relayrides.com was driving my vehicle, the brake pedal went to the floor and the ABS, traction control and brake lights came on. Luckily he didn't have to stop immediately and was able to slowly get the car to stop with the bare little brakes left. There was very little braking power left, even with pumping.

Filed Jan 24, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 120,000 miles · MA

Car rapidly accelerated without my foot on the gas pedal and did not slow down until my foot hit the brake. Brought the vehicle to mcgee toyota and they replaced the gas pedal. It was a $600.+ repair. Within the year the news reported abnormal acceleration with the prius line and I quickly contacted toyota management. They denied my claim saying that these incidences were as a result of floor mats? I reported it to [xxx](ma) representative for consumer protection and have not received a response (this was over two years ago). I recently heard about your agency and decided to file a report. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 17, 2010 · Brakes · 175,000 miles · CA · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota prius. The contact detected toxic levels of mercury inside of the vehicle. The contact stated the mercury problem was contributed to a specific type of metal content in the brake pads. The contact was advised by a physician that a chronic exposure of mercury was in his body which resulted to such symptoms as fatigue, itchy skin, hair loss and a tingly sensation within the body. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they did not have the equipment to perform a diagnosis for levels of mercury. The contact planned to replace the brake pads due to the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2010 · Brakes · MA

When I am braking and go over a bump or dip in the road the brakes stop working and I immediately have to let up on the brake and reapply. This has happened several times but did not think anything of it until the latest recalls for toyota. This is happening with my 2001 prius. Yes I said 2001. This has happened many times in the past 9 years. I thought it was normal until the recent reports of newer vehicles having this issue. My vehicle is 9 years old.

Filed Feb 8, 2010 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · UT

My 2001 (yes, that is 2001) prius has the same issue that is behind the recall of the 2010 prius: "momentary loss of braking capability while traveling over an uneven road surface, pothole or bump." momentary = less than a second.

Filed Feb 8, 2010 · Brakes · UT

Toyota has announced a recall of the newest generation of prius cars to install software to repair a braking problem. I am the owner of a first generation (2001) prius. My car has always had that braking problem. When the road is wet or bumpy or at unpredictable times due to road conditions, the brakes momentarily fail to engage and it is as though there are no brakes. The toyota dealer has never been willing to admit that there was a problem. I think that all models of prius have this problem because of the unique nature of the braking/charging system inherent in the car's design. Since it is a safety issue, earlier models of the prius should be investigated as well.

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Brakes · 63,932 miles · GA

On 12/21/06 the brake pedal went to the floor, as I tried to stop for a light. Had to use the park brake to stop. Prior to this my wife complain several time that the pedal was soft and went down. We complain several time about that and the ABS light coming on, answer we can not fine anything. On 01/10/07 the ABS light did not go away they replaced the master brake cyl. Not fix they replaced ABS actuator assy fix 12/10/09 brake light and ABS on, brake pedal to the floor.