I had the toyota prius reflash done on my car. Since this reflash I have had multiple instances of the brake surge. The most recent incident was yesterday. I was driving down a road going about 25 MPH. I noticed an upcoming stop sign and a small dip in the road. I engaged the brakes and slowed to about 10 MPH. Upon hitting the dip the car surged forward toward the stop sign and intersection. Despite applying even and steady pressure to the brake, the car suddenly surged forward on its own accord. We have had multiple instances since the 'fix' by toyota. We tried arbitration to resolve the issue, but we have been ignored. I am concerned that a future surge will inevitably lead to an accident. This is a definite safety concern that must be addressed!
2010 Toyota Prius brakes complaints
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I have a 2010 toyota prius purchased in july 2009. During ownership I experienced when there was a crease, hole or bump in the road when braking - it accelerating and lunges. I avoided situations like that and when the recall came, I took it to butler toyota (also had the floor mat hooks installed prior), on april 5, 2010. They supposedly fixed it. About a week later, I came upon a manhole cover in a road while braking and making a turn so going slow, and the same thing happened. The next day I purposely went through it to "test" and it did the same thing but lunge into the other lane. I was scared and called butler toyota. They told me to call national toyota to report. They contact butler and I went back in may 21, they did not repair it and "shrugged" their shoulders saying it's the ABS. They offered to have a field tech person come drive my car. I called national again and they seem to be "mediating" this with butler. I found a report from consumeraffairs.com that this very similar issue was occurring back in 2008 and they called it "traction control". No one from toyota has told me this. I want it fixed or a different car. I have a teenage with a permit and if he was driving this and it occurred, he would probably run into someone because it takes you by surprise. I do fear him driving it due to his inexperience and I frankly am concerned and am very cautious as a result.
Brake failure occurred when vehicle was coming off freeway exit ramp at approximately 40 MPH on uneven, curvy road. While approaching intersection from several hundred feet away, brakes failed to engage for about a second; also felt the vehicle "lurch" forward in that lapse of time. Repeated pressure on the brakes finally brought car to stop but not in time to prevent collision with incoming pickup truck on straightaway traffic. Police arrived at scene but did not file report because nobody was injured. Body shop estimated damage on front bumper at $1500. Vehicle was brought in to dealer on 05/18/2010 for inspection. Service manager said ecu brake recall had been conducted on said vehicle in february 2010 at different dealership. Currently still awaiting on conclusive report from toyota engineers. Car only has 1000 miles on odometer. Brake failure has been experienced some ten times in the 2 months of owning this vehicle, usually during higher speeds over uneven road. Came close to accidents on three instances, not including this actual one. This is a serious safety defect that could result in fatalities. Please investigate!
As noted in the federal safety agency investigation pe10006. I entered an incident date of 5/19/2010, but this happens consistently with my 2010 toyota prius (purchased oct. 2009). It is as described in the investigation summary; a momentary lapse in braking while traveling over uneven or rough surfaces. I had the software update performed last week and interestingly, it seems to have gotten worse since then. It's very disconcerting and alarming. Fortunately, it's never happened when there is a car in front of me (as on the exit ramp of a freeway or prior to a stoplight), but if it does, I have no doubt that it will result in a crash, for which I will no doubt be wrongly blamed and cited. I'm to the point that I would prefer that my wife not drive the car and am considering what action I can take with toyota --- returning the car, some kind of financial compensation etc. When I had the software update performed, I noted the problem to the dealership and made them write it on the service order to document it. This complaint is also to document the problem. I should note that we own a 1996 4runner and a 2003 highlander (my parents own a 2010 prius and 2010 camry as well), so it's not like I have something against toyota. Also, I travel a lot for my job (80%+) and over the last 6 months have probably driven at least 20 different makes and models of cars. This has never happened in any car I have owned or rented.
After taking my 2010 prius in for the recall fix on april 1, 2010, the vehicle continued to exhibit safety defects. I reported this to the dealer who reported it to corporate and arranged for a field tech to analyze the vehicle on april 13th. They said we would hear from toyota with in two weeks I never heard back from the dealer so I called the dealer last week. Dealer had not heard back. I filed under the lemon law. Then dealer informed me yesterday 5/17 that the car was healthy and there is nothing more they can do. My car experienced the same brake failure this morning, turning into a parking lot.
Regenerative braking - loss of braking, when slowing over rough road surface approximately 5-9mph. Brakes "go away", resulting in further pedal application to avoid striking vehicle ahead. Incident occurs sporadically, however has occurred at least 8 times in the two months we've owned vehicle.
Two issues within 5 minutes (will file two reports). First issue occurred while backing out of level parking space. Brakes grabbed on and off as if I were pressing brakes firmly, releasing, then pressing firmly again, even though I was lightly holding the brakes as I was reversing. Second issue occurred a few minutes later while braking on a descent, going approximately 35-40 MPH. My front left tire went over a manhole cover which caused a mild bump, which resulted in a momentary release of the brakes. Car was purchased new last week (may 13, 2010), has approximately 400 miles, and has no recalls outstanding.
Two issues within 5 minutes (will file two reports). First issue occurred while backing out of level parking space. Brakes grabbed on and off as if I were pressing brakes firmly, releasing, then pressing firmly again, even though I was lightly holding the brakes as I was reversing. Second issue occurred a few minutes later while braking on a descent, going approximately 35-40 MPH. My front left tire went over a manhole cover which caused a mild bump, which resulted in a momentary release of the brakes. Car was purchased new last week (may 13, 2010), has approximately 400 miles, and has no recalls outstanding.
I have a 2010 toyota prius, and have noticed that while braking on uneven pavement, the car lurches forward. The jack safro dealership said to bring it in, as there was a recall. Since they worked on it, I see no change. I called the dealership and told them there was no difference, and they took it for a test drive. The mechanic said he didn't experience any problem. They said they would note the problem, but there was nothing else they could do. I have to be very careful when approaching a stop sign or light on uneven pavement. I fear rear ending someone. Or worse hitting a pedestrian.
2010 toyota prius. Consumer states vehicle did not seem to stop immediately when he hit a bump.
While driving on bowman road in west little rock, I was braking as I approached the intersection at markham. The car suddenly felt like it was surging forward and not braking at all as I drove over a man-hole cover. This was especially pronounced as I was going downhill and turning to the right at the yield sign. My wife noticed it from the passenger seat as well. We momentarily felt as if we would not stop and end up in the path of oncoming traffic. This happened after this vehicle has already been recalled for this same problem. Unfortunately, the software upgrade did not fix this dangerous problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact received a recall notice for recall 10v039000 (service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module) which was performed. However, the contact stated that the problem still occurred and whenever she drove over a bump in the road or an uneven surface and depressed the brake pedal, there was a loss of braking and the vehicle would lurch forward. The vehicle had not been taken back to the dealership at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 7,500. The current mileage was approximately 10,000.
I have a 2010 prius and I have the braking problem that was recalled for a software update. I had the software update performed and I still have a loss of braking control when I go over a bump in the road.
I have a 2010 toyota prius and I received the software recall for the braking system. After receiving the software recall my wife and I have both noticed that there are instances when the brakes do not respond as quickly as they should which is similar to the original reason the prius was recalled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated while driving at speeds of 15 MPH and attempting to brake, the anti lock braking system failed and the brakes would not engage. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and advised the contact that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Previously, the contact received repairs to the service brakes and electronic control module under an unknown recall and stated the failure was not the first occurrence following recall repairs. The failure mileage was 11,100 and the current was 11,500.
I continue to have a loss of braking when traveling over bumpy surfaces, even after receiving the software upgrade that was released by toyota. This is especially troubling when I am traveling over an extended area of bumpy road, and the brakes won't work as expected.
2010 toyota prius. Vehicle repair was covered under a recall, but after a no brake incident consumer questions the repair. *gr the consumer stated the recall was performed on april 3, 2010. However, on april 6, 2010 he hit a slight bump as he applied the brakes and had a momentary feeling of having no brakes. The vehicle did stop. However, the instance did lead the consumer to question the adequacy of the fix.
I have a 2010 toyota prius with braking problems, which have continued to occur even after I took it to my toyota dealer for the recall repair on february 12, 2010. Three times since then the brakes did not engage for about three seconds, when I was trying to stop, on a dry surface that was slightly uneven. This was not the sudden rapid pumping of ABS brakes which I would recognize from years of use with ABS equipped cars. The dealer saw no problem when I brought it back to them last week. I am worried it will cause an accident.
2/13, the day after my car was "fixed" under the recall, my brakes failed. I was on the way to the airport, and the brakes failed . When I returned home from my trip, I brought it in to toyota kearny mesa in san diego, who found nothing wrong. My brakes failed again a week ago. I was driving on a smooth road, slowing down for a light, when suddenly the car speeded up and I went straight though the red light. No cars were nearby, so I did not crash and no one was hurt. Again, toyota found nothing wrong. They tell me that they can't fix it unless they can "replicate" the problem. They want me to return the loaner car tomorrow morning and drive home with my prius and I'm scared.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving at speeds of 5 MPH over a pothole with the brakes applied, the vehicle did not stop. The dealer was contacted but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The failure and current mileages were 5,800. Updated 08/13/10. *lj updated 08/23/10
In my 2010 prius I have had two incidence with my brake when starting out in reverse. First time was in my driveway, don't remember how long I was in the car until my girlfriend got in.. But when I put it into reverse I got a"stiff" feeling in the pedal and it felt like it wouldn't go down all the way... The car seemed to accelerate back faster than expected when I lifted my foot off the brake.... I lifted my foot and put the brake down and I stopped very quickly (as if I was slamming on the brakes) I then took my foot off and reapplied a few times and the pedal felt fine. We then drove to the local market.. I sat in the car with the acc mode on for about 5-8 minutes while she went in... When she came out I started the car, went to back up and the same thing happened.... This was very disconcerting in a crowded lot with lots of people walking in close proximity to the cars.... I believe I just hit the park button... Then reapplied the brake (which now felt normal) and I haven't had the issue since.... This issue has been discussed in prius forums at length and there is a very consistent theme to the incidents that toyota should explore and deal with.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under the federal safety agency recall campaign id number 10v039000 (service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module). Since the vehicle was repaired the brake pedal would fall onto the floorboard when the brakes were applied. There was a hesitation in brake engagement and the contact had to use the emergency brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any further assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 9,000 and the current mileage was 12,000.
2010 toyota prius. The consumer stated he experienced two safety issues; loss of brake effectiveness and engine race *tgw when the consumer applied the brakes when going over bumps/rough roads, or in marginal conditions due to snow/ice when approaching a stop sign, he would lose braking effectiveness. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for a recall repair on march 24, 2010. However, he continued to experience loss of brake effectiveness. The consumer pulled into a neighbor's driveway after driving less than one mile from his home. After pushing the park button, but before pushing the power button, the engine began to race. It was not at an extreme high RPM and it was not for an extended period time, but it did last for several seconds. After the vehicle went down to normal RPM, after a s second or two, it began all over again. The consumer stated it was not a surge as the vehicle was not in gear at the time.
Toyota 2010 prius brake recall patch was only partly effective. In the winter the car could loose braking for 6 to 8 feet after hitting a rough spot, pot hole etc. Now it skips maybe 2 to 3 feet. The dealer and toyota factory people tell me it's normal anti-lock brake action. I say I have driven many cars with anti-lock brakes and they to not loose brake action, they pulse the brakes. The toyota factory people tell me the car is still braking even if it feels like it isn't. I do not agree with that for a second. The dealer wants to test drive the car to determine condition. However it only happens maybe once a week and not at every bump or jolt of the suspension. I feel toyota does not have a proper fix and is not working on one. They are trying to talk us prius owners into accepting this flaw as normal for the car.
I received delivery of my newly purchased 2010 prius on 10/17/09. The brakes locked up on several occasions during nov and dec 2009, on rough roads and during slippery conditions. I had the brakes checked 1/2/10 by the toyota dealer; they were unable to duplicate the conditions. On approximately 2/4/10, the brakes failed during an ice storm and the car ended up on someone's front lawn. There were no injuries or property damage, thus the incident was not reported. Following this incident, I took the car to the toyota dealer for inspection and received a loaner car. While the dealer had my car, toyota issued a recall for the prius' brakes. The brakes on my prius were reprogrammed 2/9/10. Since then I have had four instances where the brakes locked up, the latest of which was 4/21/10. The car is currently at the toyota dealer being inspected. The car was purchased at colonial toyota in milford and all subsequent service has been performed by that dealer.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH on wet road conditions and encountered a pothole. The brakes were engaged with a delay response period between 5 to 10 seconds. The vehicle was able to slow down and continued to travel. The vehicle had a prior recall repair on march 1, 2010 under the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v039000 (service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module). The remedy repair was insufficient and failed to correct the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. The contact was waiting for a response from the manufacturer for resolution. The failure and current mileages were 4,860.
I have a toyota prius and it has been recalled about the brakes. I sent it in to have the brakes fixed, but I am still having problems. When ever I start to stop the car and there are bumps in the road the car seems to accelerate or the brakes release. It only happens if there is bumps in the road. The car will not stop when it hits the bumps. What should I do?
Braking issue - 2010 toyota prius. We purchased a 2010 prius last week, asked the dealership if any/all recall work had been completed and were told 'yes.' yet, I believe that the dealership misrepresented the facts - both my husband and I have experienced temporary loss of braking in our new 2010 prius while going over rough patches in the road and over speed bumps/traffic calming bumps. We both doubt that the ABS recall work was actually done before we took possession of the car last week, so we're taking it back to the dealership today. I am not afraid to buy a toyota and understand that other car manufacturers have experienced quality issues resulting in recalls, but I am very upset that we asked about the recall work and still ended up with a car with braking issues. I don't want to drive a potentially unsafe vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH on a rough road surface and over a pothole. When the brake pedal was applied, the vehicle surged forward with no power response. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall software repair. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The contact was uncertain of the recall remedy. The failure continued to occur after the recall repair was performed. The brakes were engaged four to five times without a response. The contact was expecting a response from the manufacturer within the next two days. The failure mileage was 11,000.
2010 toyota prius "surge" while braking over bumpy road surface...I brought my car in for the recall mod and the problem seems worse than ever!! What gives??
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