2002 Toyota Prius service brakes, hydraulic problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Toyota Prius — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Applied brakes while car was moving slowly, less than 10 mph, and heard loud grinding sound coming from left front as car stopped. Shifted to reverse and car barely moved, about 1 foot, which was accompanied by the loud grinding sound, then stopped. Turned car off and could find nothing interfering…”
filed Jan 29, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota prius. She stated while pulling out from a driveway and applying the brakes, the brakes did not engage and caused her to crash into another vehicle. The vehicle sustained extensive damages to the entire front structure and was towed from the scene. A police report…”
filed Jun 16, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Prius | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Prius | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Prius | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 Prius | 8 | 4% |
| 2013 Prius | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 Prius | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 Prius | 12 | 2% |
| 2010 Prius | 849 | 30% |
| 2009 Prius | 91 | 18% |
| 2008 Prius | 171 | 11% |
| 2007 Prius | 145 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Toyota Prius
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.