2010 Toyota Prius Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 287about this part
- Share
- 10%of 2,823 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,300miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 287 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2010 Toyota Prius, 10% of the 2,823 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,300 miles. 34 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on the freeway at about 70 MPH when the check hybrid system light came on and the car lost all power and ability to accelerate. It completely began to descend in speed and within 2 minutes came to a complete shut down. I could have easily been rear ended had I not moved to the side of the freeway as quickly as I did.”
NHTSA complaint #11003313, filed 2017-07, 170,000 miles“I was going up the on ramp to I -75 exit 341 in florida when I lost all power steering and braking and the check hybrid system light came on. Cars were coming at me at 70 MPH and could have killed my wife and I. This is the second time I have reported the problem of check hybrid system light coming on and losing all power. This should be investigated a sap to prevent so eone from being killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10660290, filed 2014-11, 73,000 miles“My car is accelerating while braking. Whenever I try to brake on the road while curbing or stopping at the traffic signals, the car skips/slide forward. It's getting worse on the rainy time though.”
NHTSA complaint #11362616, filed 2020-10, 139,000 miles“Vehicle surges forward when braking over road surface that is not smooth. Symptom makes safely judging stopping distance very difficult, and in our opinion, increases likelihood of an accident. Toyota dealer claimed they could not replicate issue and that vehicle's computer did not report/record any problems. We can replicate issue over same bump everyday.”
NHTSA complaint #10304587, filed 2010-02, 3,000 miles“I have a 2010 Toyota Prius that really has me concerned. Twice recently when applying the brakes, it has lunged forward and I was forced to punch the brakes very hard with both feet to make it stop. Both times I was on city streets going about 35 MPH. It really scared me. Luckily there was nobody in front of me or I would have had an accident. I took it to the dealer to have it checked out and am awaiting the verdict.”
NHTSA complaint #10504837, filed 2013-03, 43,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 17% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 4 | 13% |
| 2018 | 4 | 11% |
| 2017 | 13 | 14% |
| 2016 | 14 | 9% |
| 2015 | 7 | 4% |
| 2014 | 14 | 7% |
| 2013 | 22 | 5% |
| 2012 | 13 | 3% |
| 2011 | 28 | 5% |
| 2010 | 287 | 10% |
| 2009 | 71 | 14% |
| 2008 | 156 | 10% |
| 2007 | 124 | 6% |
| 2006 | 84 | 6% |
| 2005 | 109 | 10% |
| 2004 | 52 | 9% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 12 | 7% |
| 2001 | 25 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2010 Toyota Prius
1,945 complaintsElectrical system
192 complaintsExterior lighting
149 complaintsOther or unknown
148 complaintsEngine
140 complaintsAir bags
84 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
79 complaintsFuel system
71 complaintsElectronic stability control
58 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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