2010 Toyota Prius Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 2%of 2,823 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,072miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2010 Toyota Prius, 2% of the 2,823 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,072 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car completely shut down in traffic, engine, steering, transmission all quit and I was almost in a horrific accident as I could not control the car or get out of anyone's way. The check hybrid warning light was also on. It was towed and the garage said it was a software update that I was not made aware of that caused complete failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11076761, filed 2018-03, 110,000 miles“Because of,as dealership said,the car was stalled at the highway. I don't have any sticker about recall, but most Prius 2010 owners said that owners receiving notification about inverter problem. I'm heading to the dealership, who offered me to fix the car for $3,500. Could you please take a look, do I have any warranty or recalls on this particular vehicle please. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10986159, filed 2017-05, 140,000 miles“The other day my brake light, traction, and ABS light came on. Took it to the mechanic and they said it's code c1391 - abnormal leak in the accumilator, electrical issue, and I must go to the dealer. I've seen others complain about this. Shouldn't this be a recall?”
NHTSA complaint #11089956, filed 2018-04, 96,000 miles“The car I have 3 dash lights we pull the code through computer it was c13 91. That means the car have an actuator it's not working so the brake system is not working properly and the ABS light traction light the brake light are on all the time . Sometime they go off and sometimes they turn back on usually it's more on time than off time. I did research and find out very common with 2010-2015 Prius model went to Toyota dealership at riverdale west springfield massachusetts no help. …”
NHTSA complaint #11315907, filed 2020-03, 230,000 miles“Prius has less than 100k miles and has been running perfectly. Today while driving, the brake, ABS and traction control lights came on simultaneously and began alarming, while suddenly my brake locked up. This could cause accident and injury if it occurred under the right circumstances. Apparently there was a previous brake booster recall that I was never notified of and which has since expired. This recall should be reissued to include the many 2010 priuses affected by this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11340021, filed 2020-07, 99,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 8 | 4% |
| 2013 | 7 | 2% |
| 2012 | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 | 16 | 3% |
| 2010 | 58 | 2% |
| 2009 | 12 | 2% |
| 2008 | 43 | 3% |
| 2007 | 34 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 1% |
| 2005 | 20 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2010 Toyota Prius
1,945 complaintsVehicle speed control
287 complaintsElectrical system
192 complaintsExterior lighting
149 complaintsOther or unknown
148 complaintsEngine
140 complaintsAir bags
84 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
79 complaintsFuel system
71 complaintsBody and structure
35 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
30 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Toyota Prius
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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