2009 Toyota Prius: engine failure

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Brakes · 84,500 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. While driving 25 MPH, the brake pedal seized when it was depressed and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact managed to pump the brake pedal three times and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to toyota of braintree (210 union st, braintree, ma 02184, (781) 848-9300). A second diagnostic test was conducted, which rendered the same outcome. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 84,500.

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 183,483 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. While driving approximately 60 MPH, all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred approximately three other times. The contact also stated that the brakes seized while driving through a parking lot. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact mentioned that there was a technical service bulletin (t-sb-0032-16) in reference to the ABS actuator, but the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and case number: 1806043060 was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 183,483.

Filed Aug 25, 2017 · Engine · 130,000 miles · AZ

Once my car got past 100,000 miles, the non-specific warning light started coming on and the word "problem!" would come on the screen. Manual says to ask dealer what the specific problem is. Certified toyota dealer kept saying they don't know. Turns out after my own persistence that the problem is heavy oil consumption. Not burning; not leaking. Just high consumption. Take car for regular maintenance and it seems toyota is aware of the issue, but keeps pressing me to get a new engine, rather than offering any intermediate solutions. Could have told me thousands of miles ago to at least keep adding oil, but they never bothered. I now know after about a year that I have to start adding a lot of oil just a few weeks after the oil is changed and filled. If I wait until regular maintenance interval, all oil will be gone. Engine would have broken down if I didn't persist in figuring out what was going on. Went through 3 regular service appointments before I realized what was happening on my own. Problem was at its worst when braking, but light came on at other times as well. I have yesterday's date here on the complaint, but this has been happening about a year.

Filed Nov 9, 2014 · Engine · 41,632 miles · CA

Toyota dealer receipt: check engine light on - coolant control valve stuck... Replaced coolant control valve cost/$589.97 including 450.00 labor + engine water pump leaking coolant replaced engine water pump/ engine drive belt cost/$557.98 including $430.00 labor mileage!!! 41, 632 miles 2009 prius total cost $1173.41. Customer complained to toyota motor corp and response was...no financial assistance -36,000 mile warranty has passed.

Filed Apr 30, 2010 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 2,900 miles · CA

2009 prius - on two occasion recently when I went to make a right turn my steering froze and the engine died. I almost hit a car. I have had it into piercy toyota on two occasion and they still have not found anything. I am afraid to drive the car. It only ha 3000 miles on it. They have been nice, but no results. If the car is doing this now and they cannot find it what happens next. Not satisfied with there answer. I need your help.