Table 1 shows eight common service brakes related problems of the 2009 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (141 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brakes failed (23 problems).
The brake actuator is failing. It’s making unusual noises when stepping on the brakes. A new additional noise started in the last month which is the pump connected to the brake actuator. The technician told me the brakes are about to fail. Read details...
My car's brake actuator failed while I was on highway. Gladly nothing dangerous happened but I am concerned others will face the similar situation with worst scenario. Toyota told me the warranty expired and quoted me $2600. Please ask Toyota to extend the warranty. Read details...
I was driving when the abs, brake system, and parking brake light turned on. The brakes became very mushy, I was trying to stop, and I could hear the brake actuator motor buzzing and making a groaning noise. Read details...