Brakes
Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
What Owners Say
"I had my transmission serviced at a dealership and 2 days later, my ABS dash light and all warning lights related to braking came on when I started my car. It wouldnt drive right and the brakes werent really working. I took it back to the dealership in case it was something they did and was told not to drive it bc the master cylinder had failed and the ABS Brake had malfunctioned. Over $2500 to fix but thats the only thing Ive ever had go wrong."
Anonymous, (2012 Toyota Prius 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"In heavy rain, rear brake was soaked and caliper froze in braking position, caused wear to pads, rotors."
Anonymous, (2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in 1.8-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)"I wasnt able to fix it neither dealers technicians."
Anonymous A., PR (2012 Toyota Prius Four 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Started with four lights coming on and making a noise. Had it checked out wanted $4000 to fix it. Had received a paper that would fix it. It was past the Cut off date of 150,000 miles. Apparently Toyota knew they had an issue but would not cover it."
Anonymous A., IA (2012 Toyota Prius 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"The head gasket blew and the engine had to be replaced and fuel injection etc. cleaned and replaced for $12K then the Brake system went and that cost me $3500"
Anonymous A., FL (2012 Toyota Prius 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"The prius V has a known problem with the brake booster/accumulator - it was starting to go when I bought the car in 2021. There was a recall that would pay if it failed completely within a certain period, but mine failed somewhat past that period. I spent $3000 at the dealer to replace the parts."
Anonymous, FL (2012 Toyota Prius Five 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"The other problem was not brakes. I had to call AAA to start my car, but the battery wasnt the problem. It turned out I needed to replace the intake manifold gasket and the Hitachi Automotive fuel injection throttle body. I was able to take it in for repair safely."
Anonymous, FL (2012 Toyota Prius Two 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"The calipers froze on all 4 brakes - likely due to low brake use with regen braking. Brake deterioration was not noticed in typical driving, but emergency brake capacity was probably 50% design (one side of rotor). All 4 brakes needed complete rebuilding."
Anonymous, MN (2012 Toyota Prius Five 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)
"On the way to a doctor I got an alert that my breaking system was failing. I went straight to Toyota and $3,500 later it was fixed."
Anonymous A., FL (2012 Toyota Prius Three 1.8-L 4 Cyl hybrid)