Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2012 Toyota Prius

Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2012 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (seven problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Toyota Prius

Problem Category Number of Problems
Vehicle Speed Control problems
26
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems
7

Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2012 Toyota Prius

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Unknown. There were a multitude of codes that appeared on the diagnostics causing problems with engine. The temperature, brake, tire sensor lights are all on. The cruise control is not working. White smoke emitting from tail pipe and engine. Main engine coolant leaking. Car overheating rapidly.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

As I was pulling into a space in front of my school, and had my foot on the accelerator, going less than five miles per hour, the car suddenly accelerated at great speed, crashing into a stairwell and stair railing.   Read details...


Vehicle Speed Control related problems in other Toyota Prius model year vehicles:



Prius Service Bulletins
Prius Safety Recalls
Prius Defect Investigations