Toyota Prius Traction Control System Problems
Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about traction control system problems on the Toyota Prius across 12 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (40). The words owners use most often: “bump pothole” (7% of reports).
- 182traction control system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 15mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 3%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Bump pothole: mentioned in 13 of 182 complaints (7%)
- Anti lock: mentioned in 12 of 182 complaints (7%)
- Lurches forward: mentioned in 10 of 182 complaints (5%)
- Loss braking: mentioned in 10 of 182 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do traction control system problems happen?
Based on 155 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 182 complaints, 15 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Toyota Prius traction control system complaints by model year
| Model year | Traction Control System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Prius | 1 | 1% | 100,028 |
| 2014 Prius | 1 | 0% | 150,000 |
| 2012 Prius | 1 | 0% | 106,019 |
| 2011 Prius | 2 | 0% | 83,500 |
| 2010 Prius | 40 | 1% | 3,000 |
| 2009 Prius | 15 | 3% | 16,000 |
| 2008 Prius | 40 | 3% | 23,000 |
| 2007 Prius | 38 | 2% | 36,000 |
| 2006 Prius | 19 | 1% | 33,000 |
| 2005 Prius | 19 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2004 Prius | 4 | 1% | 93,000 |
| 2002 Prius | 2 | 1% | 40,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists traction control system for the Toyota Prius. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while the vehicle was on and running, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated, and the messages "Braking Power Low - Stop in a Safe Placeâ, âSee Owner's Manual", "Braking Power Low - Visit the Dealer", and "ABS…
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that the ABS and the traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the brakes while the brake pedal was depressed. The brakes, the traction control, and the ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to an independent…
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to hesitate. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that there was brake message displayed. During the failure the brake pedal had to be…
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH on the highway, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact depressed the brake pedal harder and the vehicle almost came to a complete stop. The ABS warning light, the brake warning light, and the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Priuss have traction control system problems?
No. NHTSA has 182 owner complaints about traction control system for the Toyota Prius. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Prius traction control system?
No recall currently lists traction control system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about traction control system problems on the Toyota Prius?
The most frequent phrase is “bump pothole”, in 13 of 182 complaints, followed by “anti lock” (12).
Other Toyota Prius problems
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- Service Brakes problems (2,039)
- Electrical System problems (1,595)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (1,594)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (1,050)
- Service Brakes, Electric problems (817)
- Engine problems (479)
- Structure problems (428)
See all Toyota Prius problems.