2010 Toyota Prius vehicle speed control problems
287 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2010 Toyota Prius — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH downhill on a mountain and depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal travelled down to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact…”
filed Jul 24, 2025
“Heading westbound on I-70, taking Exit 29 off ramp from highway, I drove over uneven pavement. My traction control, ABS and brake lights illuminated, the brakes suddenly felt mushy. As I approached the stoplight at the end of the exit ramp, I questioned whether I would be able to stop. Scared me…”
filed Sep 30, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Prius | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 Prius | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Prius | 4 | 14% |
| 2018 Prius | 4 | 11% |
| 2017 Prius | 13 | 14% |
| 2016 Prius | 13 | 8% |
| 2015 Prius | 7 | 4% |
| 2014 Prius | 14 | 7% |
| 2013 Prius | 21 | 5% |
| 2012 Prius | 13 | 3% |
| 2011 Prius | 28 | 5% |
| 2009 Prius | 71 | 14% |
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.