7.4

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,000 miles

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problem #2

Jan 032010

RX 450h

  • miles
I wanted to alert you that other hybrid models that were manufactured with the same braking system as the prius suffer the same issue. I have a 2010 Lexus 450H Rx and its brakes disengage when I am driving on bumpy roads and over pot holes. I live in a northeastern city with many bumps and my brakes stop working often and as a result I have to slam them on much more quickly. Although I haven't had a crash at this point, I can easily see running into the back of a stopped car in front of me if my brakes disengage at the wrong time. This is a continual issue and I don't have a specific date but given the prius recall, I am confused why my own brakes have not had a similar software fix and the issue sound exactly the same. The date below is non specific. I have had the car from Dec 2009 until now and the issue has been continuous. The brakes appear to work fine on smooth roads.

- Belmont, MA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 082010

RX 450h

  • 13,999 miles
Lexus hybrid SUV 2010 rx450H. Car was in snow setting and when I tried to brake on a light snow surface, there was no response from the brakes and I also was unable to steer. I continued forward until I reached clear pavement and was then able to brake. This happened 3 times today under the same conditions. Luckily no cars were coming or I would have been hit broadside on a busy street.

- Fort Collins, CO, USA

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