2010 Toyota Prius service brakes, electric problems
502 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, electric on the 2010 Toyota Prius — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ever since I purchased my 2010 prius in november, 2009 the brakes have been a problem. When braking while driving over a bump or pothole the car looses braking ability and there is a surge of power. The dealership claims there is no problem and the recall work has not made a noticeable difference…”
filed Aug 5, 2011
“Having problems with the braking on my 2010 toyota prius. At slow to moderate speeds while I am braking and go over a pothole the car seems to stop braking and keeps going. I then have to depress the brake harder to make the car stop. I haven't had any collisions because of this issue because I…”
filed Jul 27, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Electric problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Prius | 44 | 9% |
| 2008 Prius | 77 | 5% |
| 2007 Prius | 59 | 3% |
| 2006 Prius | 45 | 3% |
| 2005 Prius | 68 | 6% |
| 2004 Prius | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 Prius | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 Prius | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 Prius | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 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.