2009 Toyota Prius traction control system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the traction control system on the 2009 Toyota Prius — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
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
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Prius | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Prius | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Prius | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 Prius | 40 | 1% |
| 2008 Prius | 40 | 3% |
| 2007 Prius | 38 | 2% |
| 2006 Prius | 19 | 1% |
| 2005 Prius | 19 | 2% |
| 2004 Prius | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 Prius | 2 | 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.