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2009 Toyota Prius traction control system problems

15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the traction control system on the 2009 Toyota Prius3% of all complaints for this model year.

15
Traction Control System complaints
3%
share of all complaints
16,500 mi
median reported incident mileage
1 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • My 2009 toyota prius, since I first purchased it april 2009, the anti-lock brakes seem to fail. When I brake and hit a bump in the road the anti-lock brakes engage and release the brakes. It feels as if I am sliding on ice. I discussed this with the toyota dealer last month, who dismissed this as…

    filed Jul 5, 2010

  • It is a recurring incident/problem with my 2009 toyota prius. Braking at the same time one is going over a bump in the road or during intermittent slippery conditions. When braking at the same time the car is going over a moderately abrupt bump or parkinglot driveway entrance the anti-lock braking…

    filed May 20, 2010

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Traction Control System problems in other Prius years

YearReportsShare
2016 Prius11%
2014 Prius10%
2012 Prius10%
2011 Prius20%
2010 Prius401%
2008 Prius403%
2007 Prius382%
2006 Prius191%
2005 Prius192%
2004 Prius41%
2002 Prius21%
Prius traction control system problems by year →

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.