2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,000 miles

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2008 Toyota Prius brakes problems

brakes problem

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2008 Toyota Prius Owner Comments

problem #1

Mar 092020

Prius

  • 60,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact stated owns a 2008 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the ABS system locked up and the brake pedal was firm and difficult to depress, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact activated the parking brakes to aid in stopping the vehicle. The vehicle stopped and was restarted and drove normal for several miles before the failure recurred. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was a known issue. The contact was informed that since the part was defective the dealer would offer a discount towards the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

- Homestead, FL, USA

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