2009 Toyota Prius service brakes, electric problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, electric on the 2009 Toyota Prius — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Going over pot holes it feels like the brakes skip. It occurs almost every time I go over a hole of some sort and apply the brake. I asked toyota to double check that the abs brakes were working correctly. Toyota says its normal and that the abs system works by momentarily interrupting the braking…”
filed May 23, 2010
“I own and drive a 2009 toyota prius, and I have noticed a lapse in braking while braking on rough roads. This goes back to dec. 2009, shortly after I purchased the vehicle. On my current commute, I'm noticing this lapse in braking almost daily. *tr”
filed May 18, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Electric problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Prius | 502 | 18% |
| 2008 Prius | 77 | 5% |
| 2007 Prius | 59 | 3% |
| 2006 Prius | 45 | 3% |
| 2005 Prius | 68 | 6% |
| 2004 Prius | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 Prius | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 Prius | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 Prius | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.