This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
My ABS brake warning light came on two days ago along with another brake light. It happened while I was driving so it was scary. I took it to the dealership and they showed two codes - C1256 and C1391. These were part of a brake actuator assembly Toyota technical service bulletin which expired on 12/31/2017. Since mine went out after the expiration, I am stuck with a $2,500 repair. I spoke with Toyota corporate which had no compassion and said "good luck". I explained that this was clearly a major safety issue which could lead to my brakes not working at all or locking. Since this is an admitted Toyota fault, I thought there would be some sort of help. I was wrong. It is scary to think how many people will now be at risk of hurting themselves and others because of this problem. There are many people affected who won't be able to pay for such a high cost repair so they will just drive the car with the defect and hope for the best. A massive safety concern.
Brake actuator problem on my 2005 Prius. I have this vehicle I have been driving for since October and has always made this noise from the front like a pump running. The car itself did not have an issue until recently the ABS light and brakes started acting up. I have found out that Toyota had a warranty enhancement that expired in December this year. I had called a local dealer when I purchased the vehicle to see if there was any kind of recalls and they said none for this vehicle. This part is a known part that fails and when it does it could end up making the car like a run away train with no brakes depending on your speed. I tried contacting Toyota today but got pretty much no where they are saying that I need to bring it to them and pay them 3,000 dollars. The repair is not possible to be made by anyone else without a special scan tool the cars brakes will sometimes go away completely and the pedal becomes stiff and the vehicle will not brake. If there is any other info needed please let me know.
As the hybrid battery for my 2005 Toyota Prius began to fail, I noticed a degradation in my braking ability. My brakes would slip out on me unless the gas engine was running' in driving that relied on the battery, I essentially had non working brakes. When I had the hybrid battery replaced, a multi-point inspection revealed my front brake linings at 8.9mm and my rear drum linings at 3mm (which is still in excellent range). This was clearly not a case of worn out brake pads; and replacing the hybrid battery restored my braking function when running on battery power.
Multiple brake warning lights came on. Brought to Toyota dealership. Ran diagnostic and "internal problem in brake actuator" came back (code C1344) but is not covered in actuator extended warrenty. The dealership stated doesn't meet covered codes. This is a safety issue, clearly there are more codes that should be included in the new extended warrenty for safety. The brace actuator is a major issus and dangerous
Brake actuator assembly failure this system failed and had to be replaced by owner of Prius. Owner was driving car and the brakes stopped working almost causing a crash. Toyota recently (2016) offered warranty coverage for repairs in 2005. But having to take them to small claims because was denied on a technicality.
Digital dashboard sometimes is completely blank for extended periods so that I can't see my speed, fuel levels, odometer, and other info. When I start up it happens and continues the whole time I am driving. It is causing other problems related to the hydrolic braking sometimes as well when this happens.
The vehicle brakes failed to apply completely during morning start up and back up from parking space. The dash warning lights on included brake, triangle with exclamation, and ABS. During drive to dealer, pedal went to the floor. Toyota dealer found brake actuator assembly failure. Paid for repair and contacted Toyota with concern. Found internet information on similar failure with later 2010 model.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Prius. While driving in rainy conditions, the rear brakes engaged with a grabbing force. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the rear brake drums were cleaned; however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Even minor trepidation caused by any unevenness in the surface of the road while slowing down and applying the brakes will disengage the brakes momentarily causing a dangerous situation and risk of crash into vehicle in front. I observed this problem consistently in several Prius ranging from 2005 to 2010 since I purchased mine in April 2012. I have complained about this to a couple of dealerships but was told "it is a driver's fault"...!! all my friends owners of Prius have observed the same problem in their cars.
High pitched, steady tone comes on after several minutes of driving at start of driving day and does not stop unless/until brakes are depressed fully for at least 10sec., which causes tone to stop. Starts up again after several minutes of driving, sometimes less and recycles. Regular braking seems to work, but not ABS and ABS light, vsc ! lights are continuously on.
The brake booster pump assembly is making a sound every time the car is operational. There is a structural deflect in the brake booster pump assembly causing gas to leaked into the brake fluid which can cause loss of braking. The 2005 Toyota Prius should be recalled to fix this brake booster pump. Based on research subsequent Prius models (e.g. 2010) have the same problem and were recalled. Therefore, this is a urgent request to please recall all 2005 Prius and any other applicable years. See you tube web site titled "Toyota - D0H - brake booster pump assembly": https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=qn_A_halz1C
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the combination meter would intermittently fail causing the instrument panel gauges to stop functioning. In addition. The parking brake did not function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that combination meter would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 159,000. The VIN was not available.
When I am going slow and braking, the car lunges forward when there is uneven pavement, a pothole, etc. Often it will happen at the same stop signs around my home. This has happened since I purchased this used car in July of 2014. It has happened more than 50 times in the year and half that I have owned it.
I have been experiencing some problems with my headlights. I changed the bulb and a month later the light stopped working again. I took it to the dealership they blamed it on the bulb, I tried to return the bulb to the store and they tested it and said everything was ok with the bulb so it had to be the headlights. I'm also having problems with the dashboard lights. The speedometer and gas gage completely failed. At the same time I was told my ABS brake system needs to be replaced! this is too much happening at the same time and I have to pay for all of it out of pocket.
While driving in traffic and making a turn into a parking lot the brakes failed on this car. They reacted as if there was no brakes until you pressed harder and then they would lock up. The lights for ABS had come on. We took it to a repair shop that specializes in Toyota repair and they reset the ECM, ECU for the brakes. It worked for a few days and it happened again. After the third time we decided that the ECM or ECU had to be replaced. $1800 and it worked for about 7 months. It happened again in heavy traffic in spokane Washington and we nearly had a wreck! we shut the car off after a hair raising drive to our motel and called the dealer to have it checked out. The next morning we got in the car and the brakes were back to normal. We decided to drive it and see if it would hold up. It happened again today, two weeks after the spokane trip. It reset itself again but this won't do! it's a dangerous car with this condition! we plan to take it to the repair shop as soon as we can. Toyota is very aware of this problem but has not really come up with a solution. I refuse to take it to Toyota for repair anymore because of the extremely high cost for their work and their ineptitude. Every report from consumers that I have read has led me to believe the problems Toyota cars have are not being resolved by the dealers. I will not be buying another Toyota of any kind..
The automatic braking system (ABS), vehicle stability control (vsc), brake light, and brake system warning lights (4) on the Prius all came on and vehicle became very unstable while out of town. The owner's manual indicated that the dealership should be contacted and car should be taken in immediately for service. Since no dealership was available at the immediate location, the car was driven home (60 miles) in very unstable conditions. Upon bringing it to the dealership I was told it was a miracle nothing bad had happened because the "computer skid assembly" needed to be replaced at a cost of $1570.97 for just the part!!! I found it very interesting that the part was readily available as if I were replacing an oil or air filter. After confirming the cost with other dealerships, I consented to the work to be performed. Is this just another "built in obsolescence" feature? there appears to be nothing I could have done to properly maintain this new piece of technology and the sudden failure of the part posses a significant safety concern to consumers. In addition, how can any reasonable consumer be certain that this part failure was not input by the manufacturer into the car's control system. Makes me long for the days of manual vehicles and shade tree mechanics.
I went from a stationary driving position, to driving off at 20 mph down a 3 lane highway, suddenly a few seconds after, all these lights came on: Flashing warning light, brake lights, ABS light and a loud beeping noise. I had no power, no brakes?.. fortunately there was nobody in front of me or close behind and I could veer into the side of the road. I turned the car off totally. And then tried to turn it back on again to see what would happen, and all the same lights and beeping noise started again. Had the car towed to Toyota in santa monica. There was no manager on site. One of the service guys said he would have it checked. They refused to give me a temporary rental or substitute car - they said they would give me a ride to a rental place! this is 11 a.M. the following morning. The manager at the dealership is still not there. The associate called me and said I could pay to have it repaired !! I have called the Toyota customer relations service, who say they will get back to me in "a day or so". aside from my life and others lives, being put in total jeopardy by my cars' failure, I think the lack of urgency on this matter is appalling. There may be other Prius cars that will have the same failure, and people killed.
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- Tampa, FL, USA