Toyota Prius owners have reported 4,735 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 29 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (3,576 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brakes failed (389 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My brake actuator and brake booster are failing. All of my dashboard lights have come on (brake, abs, traction control, brake system warning light). Unfortunately, I am over 10 years and Toyota is saying that I need to pay out of pocket for the repairs. This is a known problem and should be covered. Read details...
Brake boaster failure. Dashboard lights illuminated: brake, abs and traction. Brakes themselves felt spongy. Car felt very unsafe. I did find out that Toyota has a hidden customer support program zjb. However, the dealer found my diagnostic code to be c1202 and the customer support program zjb only Read details...
While driving on the freeway, all of a sudden the abs, slip indicator, brake, and brake system lights lit up on the dashboard. I immediately switched lanes to one that had no cars in front/back of me since I was going about 55mph. I tested the brakes since I saw the brake lights appear. Read details...
2009 Toyota Prius. Consumer write regards to vehicle brake problems. Consumer also sent revised Toyota document. The consumer stated the same braking problem existed for models before and after the 2010 models. However, only the 2010 models were recalled. Read details...
Brake booster/ brake pump / accumulator sudden failure believed to be caused by the sensor warning system ?? that abs light assoociated with constant beeping noise, 10 seconds later lose of brake power. Read details...