2010 prius braking problem. We thought is was us or the car. We bought in august 2009. My wife almost hit another car on 2/4. Slow speed, bumps, the car did not appear to stop while braking, then it finally stopped. I told my wife of problems earlier, but they were periodic.
2010 Toyota Prius brakes complaints
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Toyota prius 2010 model - bought july 2009 - periodically (taken place over a period of 6 months or so) when pressing the brake pedal, there is a short period of time when it is apparent that no braking action is taking place and than all of a sudden you can tell that the braking action has taken place. It is scary when this takes place. I do have an appointment with the dealer this coming week.
This problem seems to occur when I am just beginning to brake or in the middle of braking, if I go over any uneven terrain (I.e. Pothole, dips, etc.), the braking system feels like it is giving. It generally only lasts for a second or so, but it is unnerving. I do feel the car lunge forward at this point, and feel that I have no control over my car. I drive in the city on a daily basis, and that was one of the main reasons for me purchasing this car. It is not a comfortable feeling, and it is terrifying to my passengers. When I contacted toyota, they were very condescending. Made it seem like it is just because the automobile is so advanced and technical, and that is supposed to happen. However, my 2 brothers both have older priuses, and neither have experienced this.
On two occasions my 2010 toyota prius 3 brakes have failed as described in recent ny times article. I was driving on rough road with pot holes and man hole covers, slightly wet pavement and there was a momentary loss of braking (sort of like the car was hydroplaning). I purchased my prius in november 2009.
When braking to a stop at relatively low speeds, if you hit a bump or a pothole, the car stops breaking and lurches forward. This lasts for less than a second before normal braking resumes.
Driving our 2010 toyota prius over bumps and potholes the car braking system is not working properly. It doesn't stop immediately after the brakes are pressed. We have brought the car in for service and toyota they say the car is fine.
Experienced exact same temporary loss of braking after driving over bumps, pot hole as described in your investigation. Have experienced this problem repeatedly since first days of ownership.
Both my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid and my 2010 toyota prius have predictable brake lapses when traveling. I am aware of one site on the way to work, and one on the way home which have predictable surges during braking. I first reported this to my dealer in 2006, who could not replicate the event in the neighborhood near the dealer. The prius acts exactly the same. For my cars it always occurs when braking on a road at the place where a descend turns into an ascend.
Momentary reduction in braking performance while traveling over a bump and applying the brakes.
Noticed the braking on my 2010 prius has a few problems every now and then. When pressing down on the brake pedal it feels like the brakes aren't working or that the vehicle is accelerating. I live in fairbanks, alaska and having brakes that work is especially important here where the roads are covered with ice six months of the year. I called the toyota dealership and informed them of the problem and they told me that there wasn't a recall for the prius and transferred me to the main toyota line to answer my questions, but that call ended due to high phone call volume.
My toyota prius has a problem with sudden shaking when lightly applying the brakes. The problem is intermittent. The dealer does not know what to do until toyota gives clear direction.
February 5, 2010 office of defects investigation national highway & traffic safety administration washington dc re: on-line customer complaint toyota prius 2010 dear madam or sir: my husband and I purchased a prius 2010 in september 2009. In november 2009, I experienced a sudden jolting forward of my new car as I pulled into my driveway. Shortly thereafter, as I was driving on a major commercial thruway in my area (route 10), I experienced a similar unexpected acceleration while I was stopping at an intersection light (although milder). I was concerned and alarmed by the problem and called toyota morristown, new jersey (the car dealer where we bought the car) to report the problem. I was told the problem was not serious and that I did not need to be concerned about it.. While I did not really believe the dealer's story, it did not happen again so I did not pursue the matter. After today's article in the new york times, I now see that a number of prius 2010 owners are having the same problem and I want to let you know I experienced it as well. Toyota needs to fix this safety issue as soon as possible without extensive investigations and delays. Thank you for protecting the public's interest in this regard.
Brakes grab too quickly, jolting the car to a stop.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving approximately 40 MPH on uneven roads, the vehicle failed to stop immediately when the brakes were applied. The vehicle also lunged forward. The failure mileage was unavailable. The current mileage was 5300.
I recently purchased toyota prius 2010 and already have an accident due to faulty brake system. When the brake is applied, the care does not slow down instantly but kind of accelerates and the slows down which is a major safety hazard.
I have owned a 2010 prius since august 2009. Since the purchase I have put 10,000 miles on the vehicle. To date I have experienced the braking problem on three separate occasions. My husband had one experience. It appears that when the front tires hit an uneven or different surface the brakes will disengage very briefly and then catch when the tires hit even ground.
2010 prius delayed braking - multiple times.
While approaching a stop sign and applying my brake,car would not slow down. Pressed harder on brake,wheels locked up and my car slid through the intersection,car stopped when it hit the curve across the street. Approx. 50 feet. I was driving at 10-15 MPH when approaching the stop sign. The antilock brakes did not work. There was about 1-2 inches of snow on the road.
I have a 2010 prius. If something happens where I need to use my brakes firmly and the road is not 100% smooth the brakes stop working for a few seconds. I thought it was something I was doing, but I am realizing now its not, its something in the car. In wet weather it does it even more. I have had more then 10 instances commuting 50 miles a day where I thought I was going to rear end someone. The brakes don't work or feel like normal brakes even when the roads are smooth. I have brought it up to the dealership I purchased it at right after I got it. They gave me the impression that it was me getting used to a hybrid car. There was no offer to bring it in and let them look at it.
I own a 2010 toyota prius. I have noted that there is a frequent occurrence of the brakes not working properly especially going over rough road (ie railroad tracks). The car appears to skid but the anti locks brake light does not come on like it does when the anti lock brakes are working. This is an anxious situation as it feels like the brakes are not going to be able to stop the vehicle. It creates anxiety and a need to apply more foot pressure to control the car.
2010 prius VIN brakes will delay and grab at times. Are family got two 2010 prius aug 2009 and both have this same problem. Delay and grabbing problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH and applying pressure to the brake pedal the vehicle lunged forward and accelerated whenever there was a bump or pothole in the road. The dealer stated that the vehicle was functioning normally since the electrical engine was switching to the gasoline engine. The failure occurred continuously. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 2,500.
Deceleration, rough road surface, brakes fail for a short time. This has happened 3 or 4 times since purchasing the car. I did mention this to my service person on tuesday feb 2 when I was at the dealer for a different issue and he said he hadn't heard of issue on my prius, after hearing the new on wed that this is a known problem I called dealer back and will have car inspected monday morning feb 8.
I have a 2010 toyota prius purchased at a dealer in boston in july 2010. On half a dozen occasions while travel at speeds < 30 MPH and going over either a bump, ice patch or metal on road (I.e., sewer), when applying brake my car has sped forward for a few splits seconds. It is a sensation of a momentary loss of control.
We have a 2010 prius. My wife hit a pot hole when she was making a right turn. When she stomped on the brake the car didn't stop and it drove into the curb smashing the frp ground effects molding below the passenger door and behind the right front tire. I thought this was her fault but I believe we have a problem with the braking on our car. Can I return this car?
Experiencing same braking issue with my 2010 toyota prius that has been publicized over the last few days. I've noticed the momentary lapse of braking power on icy roads when trying to suddenly stop. I bought my prius in july 2009.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While the contact was driving 20 MPH, she attempted to stop the vehicle and noticed hesitation when the brake pedal was engaged. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 2747.
We have a 2010 toyota prius purchased in july 2009. From the start, we noticed an issue with the brakes seeming to skip as you applied pressure at lower speeds. Two calls to the dealer about this were met with the phone equivalent of "blank stares" and we got nowhere. With the recent news reports describing the issue we found, I called two toyota dealers yesterday in my area about getting it fixed and they were absolutely no help at all. One said they did not know what to do and had received no information from the company and the other seemed not to be even aware of the brake issue, the service supervisor kept speaking about the accelerator issue which is different. We have been limiting how much we drive this car because we are so concerned about the brakes.
I purchased a 2010 toyota prius in sept 2009. Since then, I have had 3 or 4 instances where the brakes let go momentarily as mounting reports are similarly describing. Each instance has occurred at roughly the same place on my drive home from my child's day care, where the road is slightly uneven and sloping down, as I am breaking for a stop sign. Since this is a residential area, I am not driving fast to begin with (<20 MPH), and the brakes only let go for 1-2 seconds. Prior to hearing all of these other reports, I had not thought to file my own and for that I apologize. My feeling is that unless this issue is corrected somehow by toyota, these instances will continue, and I do see potential for an accident.
My husband and I bought a 2010 toyota prius in november 2009. We both have noticed a sort of jerky feeling while braking over a small bump or pothole but we didn't think much of it until last night when I was driving home with my children. I was driving down a residential area at about 30 miles/hr. And was slowing down to stop at a red light. While I was braking I hit a medium sized pot hole. My car just leapt forward about 10 feet. I had my foot on the brake firmly the entire time but the car would not stop. Finally my car came to a stop. I was very shaken by this incident. If there was a car in front of me I would have totally rearended them. I came home and immediately called the toyota dealership. I left a message with the service department. My call was returned by the manager this morning. She said that she had not heard anything from toyota about any brake issues and then she asked me whether I was speeding! She did not seem to believe me and basically said that there was nothing that they could do.
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