7.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $2,400
- Average Mileage:
- 86,900 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (4 reports)
I've had the problem since I bought the 2008 Prius new. Around corners it will slip, usually is wet a bit, but has happened if hit a pothole around a corner. The yellow traction light will flash.
Latest problem was going down a tight curve on a mountain, it was slick, and the car just slid off the road into the drainage ditch, came back up and knocked out the suspension.
- David K., Portland, OR, US
The brake caliper stuck, made me loose brake pads, Easley, and I feel the router get hot all the time.
- Sabri A., Pottstown, PA, US
Toyota admitted to a brake computer glitch on their 2010 model but won't admit to
Same on earlier models. My 2008 prius brakes failed in an emergency stop when I was going over a bumpy surface (in this case Boston trolley tracks)
- Hillel B., Boston, MA, US
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My 2008 Prius (67,500 miles) regularly serviced at the Toyota dealer had a catastrophic brake failure while I was going in reverse down my drive way . I have done the same maneuver every day for more than 20 years in this driveway and never had a problem. As the brakes failed I attempted to pump the brake pedal more to no avail. The car crossed the street and went in the neighbor yard across from my driveway. The car is totaled and I believe it was a complete brake failure that caused the accident. I would like Toyota to compensate me for the total loss of my car.
- Pierre P., Santa Barbara, CA, US