Table 1 shows one common traction control system related problems of the 2013 Toyota Prius.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Traction Control System problems |
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius c. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph and pulling out of the driveway, while attempting to depress the brake pedal, excessive amount of force was needed to depress the brake pedal. The contact stated that the braking distance was extended, and the vehicle was jerking while stopping. The contact stated that the abs, brakes, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the hydraulic brake booster pump actuator and accumulator had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed related the failure to customer satisfaction program under NHTSA id number: 10181735 (equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment, service brakes) however the vehicle was no longer covered for the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the customer service program. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report. The failure mileage was 133,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius plug-in-hybrid. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the abs warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. After the failure, the contact became aware that the brake pedal needed an excessive amount of force to be depressed while bringing the vehicle to a complete stop. The brake and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 140,000.