1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
94,876 miles

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problem #3

Feb 042010

Prius

  • 135,000 miles
ABS brake fails for a short time when slowing and hitting a bump. This has occurred intermittently since purchase (new) in 2003.

- Sobieski, WI, USA

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problem #2

Jan 122010

Prius

  • 66,627 miles
2203 Toyota Prius cst brake light goes on intermittently had brakes replaced by dealer. Brakes did not feel ok but told this was normal. Brake pedal went to floor intermittently but no brake light came on. After car slid thru red light at intersection, car was brought back to dealer. Replaced master cylinder. Brakes still did not work. Dealer said brake hoses were soft & swollen and brake controller sticking. Replaced brake hoses, flushed lines cap. Bleeder plug actuator assy. Car has 67,000 miles.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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problem #1

Feb 252009

Prius

  • 83,000 miles
The brake system in my car failed. It was found later that both the computer and pum/engine system for the brakes failed simultaneously. I was charged $2000 for repairs.

- Portland, OR, USA

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