Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2009 Toyota Prius.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
209 Toyota Prius. Approx. 23k miles. On Sunday, August 14, 2011 we were driving at about 40 mph when without warning, the car completely shut down - all systems and all information displays. In spite of compromised steering and braking we were able to stop car. Car was completely unresponsive other than being able to turn on hazard signal. Vehicle was towed to a Toyota dealer. Dealer just informed us that the cause was a water pump failure which caused the car to go into a "safe" mode shutting down the car without any warning or time for the driver to find a safe response. Upon questioning, the dealer also said this would alsohappen at higher speeds which in our opinion, could pose a life threatening situation not only for the operator but for those vehicles around him. Further when asked, the dealer said it did not know if the failure of any other components would cause a similar shut-down. Obviously, Toyota's definition of "safe" mode is 180 degrees off and this is a system design flaw that needs to be addressed before it results in a tragedy (if it hasn't already done so).
2009 Toyota Prius. S10 appropriate handling- letter from regarding Toyota problems* tgw the consumer stated while driving at night, she noticed the dashboard lights glared in the windshield.
I was driving my 6-month old 2009 Prius one summer day on a dry, paved, slightly downward incline when the following problem occurred. As I approached a traffic circle at about 5 mph and then applied the brakes, my car jumped forward for about a second and a gold light on the dash was briefly visible through my peripheral vision. Because I was familiar with anti-lock braking systems, I think that I kept my foot on the brake pedal, though I may have reflexively released it in my startle. At any rate the car stopped a few feet later. Thankfully there was no collision, largely due, I believe, to my habit of coasting to a stop when practical. However, this was a bit unnerving, and also since it was during the period of concern about Toyota Prius' unintended acceleration, I made a point of reporting it to my car dealer. I could not identify which dash light had flashed for a second. The dealer's response was that there was probably an uneven surface on the road that caused the problem. Sure enough, there had been both a shallow pothole and a bit of gravel where the stopping problem occurred. However, I take issue with Toyota's blaming road conditions for this problem when clearly the problem is that the car cannot respond appropriately even during very slow speeds. The problem hasn't recurred because I avoided the pothole afterward and never have to stop on a dime, pothole or no. I have had cars with anti-lock braking systems (abs) and never encountered this problem with them. Therefore, imo Toyota needs to improve the abs or the (then new) stability control feature on Priuses, both of which my car has. In all of the hype about Toyota cars' sustained unintended acceleration, I do not remember that this other event that I have described was also being addressed. How come? where are NHTSA, nasa, and Toyota on this?.
1. Driving normally under normal conditions 2. 2009 Prius purchased in April of '09 loses traction over potholes, bumps in the road. This happens almost every time I drive, since I live in a city and go over potholes and uneven roads often. It is not a particular issue in the snow- in fact it happens more often on clear roads. 3. Nothing has been done to correct the issue, because my Prius was bought one month before the recall covers (April of '09, versus the new recall that goes back to may of '09). My car without a doubt has the same issue.
In March 2009, we purchased a Toyota Prius at the Toyota of northwest arkansas Toyota dealership of rogers, ar. On July 29, 2009, I pulled up to the curb to park at a strip mall. Upon applying the brake, the car lunged forward. I turned right on the sidewalk and the right side of the car ran into a post/upright that holds up the roof over the sidewalk, damaging the right side of the car (both doors, etc) and the post/upright. The cost to repair the car and the post/upright was approximately $5,300. There were no personal injuries (thank heavens no one was on the sidewalk). The police were called and the policeman said it was a non-reportable accident since it did not occur on a street and no personal injuries were involved. We saw press releases concerning floor mat problems and removed the floor mat. We also stopped at the dealership to inquire if there was something more we should do and were given a telephone number to call. The person we spoke with assured us that the problems did not pertain to the 2009 car we have. However, with the washington post saying "Toyota said it had corrected problems with the antilock brake system in Prius models sold since late last month. But the company was still deciding what steps to take to fix the problem in Prius cars sold . . . . Before late January. Our question: what is the best course of action for us?.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Prius. When ever the contact wore polarized sunglasses the instrument panel displayed dim lighting. The manufacturer was notified and there has been no resolution. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 7,400. Updated 9/17/09.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Prius. When ever the contact wore polarized sunglasses the instrument panel displayed dim lighting. The manufacturer was notified and there has been no resolution. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 7,400. Updated 9/17/09 updated 09/18/09.
Petition for safety recall of any vehicle without a single function, directly acting, fail -safe, off switch or button. Document added and scanned into the system ref: petition for investigation of dtcs and missing dtcs (Toyota).
2009 Toyota Prius. Consumer expresses discontent due to a break in of his vehicle. Consumer questions the Smart key keyless/wireless entry design.