2010 Toyota Prius wheels problems

Filed Sep 11, 2024 · Suspension, Wheels · NY

The rear axle beam broke off near the passenger side rear wheel. The wheel flops around and the vehicle is totally unsafe to drive.

Filed May 10, 2024 · Wheels · MA

I had begun to notice a slight shimmy at highway speed for a few days, but it wasn't pronounced enough to cause concern, especially since the weather was very windy and already subjecting the car to heavy crosswinds. On Monday, [XXX], the shimmy became suddenly more pronounced, so I pulled off the highway ([XXX]) and parallel-parked on street in Cambridge, MA. While parking, I heard a loud creaking and grinding sound, and the car no longer responded to steering inputs. I exited the car and noticed the rear driver's side wheel protruding at a strange angle from the wheel well. I called AAA and the tow truck driver discovered that, behind the wheel, where the wheel meets the rear axle, the arm had rusted clean through. In other words, the wheel had completely fallen off, and was being held to the car only by the brake line. I was towed to a mechanic in Salem, MA. Both the Salem mechanic and the AAA tow truck driver said that they had never seen anything like this in all the years they'd been servicing cars. I told them that the car had never been in a flood or otherwise involved in the kind of extraordinary event that would cause more than typical rust exposure. Had the wheel come off at highway speed, I could have been seriously injured or killed. The issue did not seem to have been caused by driver/owner oversight or normal wear and tear. It seems highly unusual and potentially indicative of a defect or manufacturing error. I hope other 2010 Prius owners are aware of the vehicle's susceptibility to this issue. And I would like Toyota to take some responsibility for the high cost of repair. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 25, 2022 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

I was driving my 2010 Toyota Prius and my car started beeping when I was driving when I tried to slow down the car was not able to stop the breaking system ABS started displaying and my car started to beep and it won’t stop beeping. I did take my car to the dealer for a recalled inspection after my car broke down and I was no longer able to drive for my own safety. After I took the car to Downey Toyota for hybrid recall they didn’t tell me anything but on the document they gave me it did state that the ABS was a problem. Now my car is still not able to be used because of my own safety concerns since the vehicle won’t break when I put the brake pedal and a none stop beeping sound that won’t stop at all.

Filed Sep 29, 2021 · Wheels · CA

Low pitched rumbling sound from front wheel well when car is moving between 5-25 mph.

Filed Mar 3, 2020 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 230,000 miles · MA

The car I have 3 dash lights we pull the code through computer it was c13 91. That means the car have an actuator it's not working so the brake system is not working properly and the ABS light traction light the brake light are on all the time . Sometime they go off and sometimes they turn back on usually it's more on time than off time. I did research and find out very common with 2010-2015 prius model went to toyota dealership at riverdale west springfield massachusetts no help. It's a known problem they agree but my car is 10 years old or 150000 miles over so no warranty please help I am a poor uber driver 4 daughter and wife I am the only bird feeder [xxx] is my cell and [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 23, 2019 · Steering, Wheels · 120,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 toyota prius. While driving 60 MPH, the front wheels shook and the contact lost control of the steering wheel. The contact crashed into anther vehicle, which then caused the other vehicle to crash head on into a median. The air bags deployed. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed totaled and was towed to the contact's home, awaiting an investigation. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v684000 (hybrid propulsion system). The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2014 · Wheels · 87,000 miles · MI

At approximately 85,000 miles, I noticed a low humming/rubbing sound coming from my wheels. After having the vehicle inspected, it was found that the front right wheel bearing needed to be replaced. Wheel bearings typically don't need to be replaced until around 150,000-200,000 miles, on average. The technician told me that it wasn't yet loose and that I could replace it within a couple of months. I have now noticed loose steering and the sound has grown louder, so I will be replacing the bearing so that I do not risk the wheel breaking off from my vehicle while driving on the highway to and from work. Having to replace the bearing this early in the vehicle's life seems excessive, and from my online research, it seems that I am not the only one to realize this. I've also had trouble tracking down the part through my local parts stores, which concerns me as well because they don't know why they don't carry the part, or why it is so expensive to order online. Has there been a shortage of this part because of a defect or numerous replacements? If the wheel were to break off while driving on the freeway, it could easily result in a fatal accident. Please investigate.

Filed Mar 9, 2013 · Transmission, Wheels · 61,000 miles · NY

Rear wheel bearings failed at 61000 miles.

Filed Mar 2, 2013 · Tires, Wheels · 9,813 miles · WA

I turned into a parking lot and stayed way to the right because of a large truck on the drivers side and went over the curb and both tires blew.

Filed Sep 21, 2012 · Tires, Wheels · 60,000 miles · FL

This a second pair of new tires we buy. They were worn unevenly. We do tire rotation every 5,000 miles and alignment every 10,000 miles. However, the car its the tires very unevenly. The tire pressure is checked and kept at the given manufacturer recommendations. All my friends that own toyota's have similar problems. This is a serious issue that could lead to an accident if the tires get torn when driving. Plus we are damaging the environment when we are replacing the tires so often. I had similar tires in a different car, they lasted 90,000 miles. Here I cannot get 25,000 miles out of them.