2009 Toyota Prius electronic stability control (esc) problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2009 Toyota Prius — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Upon starting the vehicle it makes a high-pitched beep, followed by a buzzing sound that repeats every five to eight seconds. The dashboard displays the tps, abs, vsc, and brake lights. When putting the vehicle in drive, the high-pitch sound returns for one to two minutes. During that time the…”
filed Feb 8, 2020
“Traveling 101 north toward ventura, on the top of the down hill grade just south of the camirillo springs exit. All lights on panel came on. Estimate 65 mph, applied brake to slow with traffic flow. No brakes,no warning.semi tracker trailers also slowing. Took exit bottom of hill with flashes on…”
filed Feb 10, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Prius | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Prius | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Prius | 8 | 4% |
| 2013 Prius | 7 | 2% |
| 2012 Prius | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 Prius | 16 | 3% |
| 2010 Prius | 58 | 2% |
| 2008 Prius | 43 | 3% |
| 2007 Prius | 34 | 2% |
| 2006 Prius | 15 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.