2008 Toyota Prius service brakes, hydraulic problems
171 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2008 Toyota Prius — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota prius. While driving 20 mph, the brake, anti-lock braking system, vehicle stability control, and traction control warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Additionally, there was a triangle symbol flashing. The vehicle was taken to autonation toyota…”
filed Sep 13, 2018
“Whenever I'm braking the vehicle and it goes over a bump in the road the anti skid braking system engages and blinks on the dash and there is a brief several second loss of braking and I can feel the brakes disengage. *tr”
filed Feb 9, 2012
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% |
| 2007 Prius | 145 | 7% |
| 2006 Prius | 94 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.