Table 1 shows one common equipment adaptive/mobility related problems of the 2011 Toyota Prius.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Controls Speed Control problems |
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving 30 mph the vehicle accelerated at uncontrollable speed and unknown warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pressed the brake pedal desperately and the vehicle would not stop. The contact swerved into the lane of opposite direction causing the contact to strike the front passenger end of the vehicle traveling in the opposite direction, causing the other vehicle to driver into the woods and the contact vehicle spun in circle. The contact stated he pulled the emergency brake causing the vehicle to come to a completely stop. No air bags deployed. No one was injuries but the contact was unaware if there were any injuries to the other driver. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and later deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was contacted, and they stated that the accident was being investigated. The failure mileage was 3,000.