Traction Control System Related Problems of the 2008 Toyota Prius

Table 1 shows two common traction control system related problems of the 2008 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the traction control system (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the traction control light on (nine problems).

Table 1. Traction Control System related problems of Toyota Prius

Problem Category Number of Problems
Traction Control System problems
30
Traction Control Light On problems
9

Recently reported Traction Control System problems of the 2008 Toyota Prius

The Traction Control System problem

I own a 2008 Toyota Prius and have experienced braking problems since I purchased the vehicle. Any time I go over a bump/pothole, while turning, results in a floating sensation, surge forward, and momentary loss of steering. I almost had an accident 2 weeks ago at an intersection when this occurred.   Read details...

The Traction Control Light On problem

When I brake and also go over a bump my 2008 Prius lurches forward. The traction control light illuminates. The brakes become ineffective. This caused me to have an accident last night. The cars before me came to a sudden stop.   Read details...


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