2008 Toyota Prius traction control system problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the traction control system on the 2008 Toyota Prius — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have reported this issue to this website in the past. The traction control disables the drive wheels inconsistently and arbitrarily under many circumstances, often resulting in a real safety hazard. It can happen when starting from a stop on dry or wet pavement or when hitting small bumps/holes…”
filed Jan 12, 2015
“When I brake and also go over a bump my 2008 prius lurches forward. The traction control light illuminates. The brakes become ineffective. This caused me to have an accident last night. The cars before me came to a sudden stop. I was driving 15-20mph but unfortunately I hit the brakes while…”
filed Nov 18, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Traction Control System problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Prius | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Prius | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Prius | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 Prius | 40 | 1% |
| 2009 Prius | 15 | 3% |
| 2007 Prius | 38 | 2% |
| 2006 Prius | 19 | 1% |
| 2005 Prius | 19 | 2% |
| 2004 Prius | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 Prius | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.