Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2002 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems |
Driving speed less than 25mph on familiar surface street with need to stop for a car about 75 feet (estimate) in front; should have been an easy stop; applied brakes but car accelerated (I think only electric motor); further brake pressure did not stop the car, continued to accelerate (estimate 30 Read details...
I drive a used 2002 Toyota Prius, which now has about 86,000 miles on it. In November 2009 I was parking when the car spontaneously accelerated. My speed was less than 2mph, my foot was continuously on the brake while easing into the parking space, prior to the uncontrollable acceleration. Read details...
The contact stated when the warning lights came on the car stalled and eventually came to a complete stop. On September 6, 2005 the car slowed down to 37 mph. The warning lights came on and the car stopped. Read details...