2006 Toyota Prius service brakes, hydraulic problems
94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2006 Toyota Prius — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The ABS Sensor on the brakes failed while driving on the highway. This could have caused an accident. These modules should last the lifetime of the car.”
filed Jan 14, 2024
“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while getting into the vehicle, there was a loud buzzing sound coming from the brakes. The contact stated that the brake, anti-slip regulation, ABS, and vehicle stability control warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The…”
filed Apr 20, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Prius | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Prius | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Prius | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 Prius | 8 | 4% |
| 2013 Prius | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 Prius | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 Prius | 12 | 2% |
| 2010 Prius | 849 | 30% |
| 2009 Prius | 91 | 18% |
| 2008 Prius | 171 | 11% |
| 2007 Prius | 145 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Toyota Prius
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.