2006 Toyota Prius driver assistance problems

Filed May 29, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · FL

The abs actuator is bad. Cant stop nor use the rechargeable braking. Very dangerous.

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 188,000 miles · TN

The water pump went out causing the hybrid battery to die. Pressing the break is supposed to recharge the battery but the battery is now completely gone

Filed Dec 3, 2018 · Driver assistance · 35 miles · OH

I have two cars toyota prius. The first year of 2006. The second car of 2010. The second complaint is no. But with the first car toyota prius 2006. Many claims. In the first control. When turning the car at speed. The car is set aside. I remind the rest of the cars that I driving the car. Such cases were not observed. They are perfectly controlled in the corners of the road. Secondly, in cold weather in autumn or winter. Car windows are very foggy. From 30 minutes to an hour. While the car is warm and the interior too. Unable to enter the car, can not see anything.

Filed Aug 1, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 220,000 miles · NC

I used a uhual tow dolly to move my car about 30 miles. When I turned on the car to remove it from the dolly the vsc, brake & ABS lights were on. I confirmed that my ABS do not currently work.

Filed Mar 16, 2017 · Driver assistance · AZ

For aproximadamentely two years the brakes ave not been working properly and we took it to get evaluated and we were told it was the brake actuator. Now I was told that this is a security problem toyota dealership sells the part fo a little over $1,700 I was also told it should be your responsibility since it should be considered a recall because of this being a security problem. I run the rick to run out of brakes at any moment and I can not deive my vehicle like this.

Filed Jan 25, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 128,858 miles · IL

"!", ABS, and vsc lights come on and brakes stop working - while driving. Must coast to side of road, turn off vehicle, and restart. Then brakes work for a while until problem recurs. Replaced brake stroke sensor. Fixed problem for 17 months - 20,000 miles. Again, brakes fail while driving. Getting code dtc 1247 - fault in stroke sensor. Told part is out of warranty and must be replaced again. Vehicle shouldn't have a part that fails every 20,000 miles resulting in complete loss of braking while driving.

Filed Jul 29, 2011 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 42,000 miles · KY

In addition to my complaint, odi id #10400072, when I turn my headlights on, the lighting in my console loses it brightness--alot. During the daytime, it is very difficult to see the odometer/speedometer and all other information provided on my console... This includes the built-in GPS/info screen. This is definitely a design flaw that toyota created and approved for sale here in the u.s. I cannot understand why toyota is not held fully accountable for these very serious flaws and are required to correct these very serious flaws at no cost the the innocent consumer that are victims for purchasing these vehicles fully trusting that toyota fully backed up their vehicles and reputation. What will it take to require toyota to make the necessary repairs to rectify these very obvious flaws in their vehicles? A death as a result of an innocent driver and his family trusting the toyota brand name? I sure hope not.

Filed May 25, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · WA

When I go over a bump or uneven surface or grate or slippery surface while braking in my 2006 toyota prius, the ABS (antilock brake system) and/or vehicle stability control/traction control activates. The problem is that when these systems do so, it feels like I lose all braking power and it seems as though the car accelerates. It is most apparent when it is wet out, but I've had this happen even in dry conditions. Toyota dealership says that this is normal operation for the ABS, but they seem to be correcting this same problem for 2010 priuses through a software change--but not any other year models.

Filed May 16, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 500 miles · MI

Whenever brake is being applied at the time I go over railroad tracks or rough road such as potholes, the anti-lock brake light comes on and it feels like the brakes disengage for a short time on my 2006 toyota prius purchased new in 2006.. My husband's suburu forester does not give this unsettling feeling, as if losing control, when in anti-lock braking mode. This has been occurring since I bought the car, on an occasional basis. I reported it to my toyota car dealer's service department before my warranty was up and was told "the anti-lock brakes are supposed to do that." I suspect it may be related to the regeneration of the electric battery while braking since this is a difference from other vehicles.

Filed May 2, 2010 · Driver assistance · 47,000 miles · NY

2006 toyota prius loses all traction when encountering conditions where only one wheel loses traction. This failure occurs on roads with sand on them. Most commonly it occurs when attempting to turn right at an intersection, from the right or turn lane. When to accelerator is pressed, the car starts to move, usually a little way into the intersection, and then stalls because the right front wheel starts to slip in the sand along the curb. This is especially dangerous when executing a "right on red" turn. The car has moved part way into the intersection and is stalled by the lack of any traction. Toyota calls this "traction control". I don't think this is an accurate description. It's really computer controlled traction loss. The occurrence reported is only the latest. It has been going on for almost 4 years. Complaints to toyota have been fruitless, because they say the system is operating within design limits. I have been told that the system was designed to prevent over-revving of engine components and stressing them.