Toyota PRIUS PRIME brakes problems
21 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
116 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
7,920 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 to 2024 model years. Data snapshot: . 57 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
21 of 116 complaints match this topic (18.1%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11377239 · 2020-12-01 (December 1, 2020)
JUST FIVE MINUTES AFTER I LEFT THE HOUSE, I WAS DRIVING AT 15 MILES MPH ON A CURVED ROAD AND THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER. THIS INCLUDES BOTH THE ELECTRIC MOTOR AND THE GAS MOTOR. BOTH THE STEERING SYSTEM AND BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME TOO STIFF TO TURN AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT ABLE TO BE PRESSED DOWN NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRIED. THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A LIGHT POLE. NOT ONLY DID THE AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREVENTION SYSTEM FAILED TO WORK, THE AIRBAGS ALSO FAILED TO DEPLOY WITH THE AMOU…
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Owner report 11426084 · 2021-07-23 (July 23, 2021)
When driving on the interstate, the car lost power steering and power brakes, making the vehicle very difficult to maneuver. Fortunately, there were no cars immediately nearby, otherwise this could have been a very different description. The car was towed to a dealership. They reported that they believe this is due to a faulty cell in the vehicle's auxiliary (12V) battery. There was no warning or symptom of this prior to the loss of power steering and power brakes.
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Owner report 11426870 · 2021-07-28 (July 28, 2021)
-The following systems malfunctioned all at the same time on 2021-07-23 at approximately 5:00pm CDT traveling at ~70mph on the interstate in normal conditions in HV system mode: -Low Braking Power -ABS Control System Malfunction -Lane Departure Alert Malfunction -Traction Control Malfunction -Pre-Collision System Malfunction -This is available for inspection upon request, if loaner vehicle is provided and covered. -My girlfriend and I were put at risk due to multiple safety systems malfunctioning, which drastically in…
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Owner report 11429911 · 2021-08-20 (August 20, 2021)
This vehicle rear ended another vehicle in peak hour stop and go traffic. The estimated speed at the time of impact was 10-15 MPH. There was exensive front end damage to the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. Unclear if the AEB engaged but the driver actively tried braking but not successful in avoiding the collision.
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Owner report 11442630 · 2021-12-04 (December 4, 2021)
I was driving in behind several cars on a city street about 30 mph. The cars ahead slowed quickly. The automatic braking system came on suddenly and completely and applied the brakes on its own with no warning red flash. It locked the brakes and the wheels skidded on the pavement I had no control over this at all I tried tapping lightly to stop the skid. I was about 10-12 feet away from the vehicle ahead of me when the car stopped. I did have some additional stopping room but had no control over the braking system at all if I had been on wet pa…
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