The issues is my brakes. when i am slowing down at an intersection, typically when the road is wet, if any of my wheels passes over a manhole, or pavement striping that is slicker than the pavement, the brakes will release. on several occasions, my car has gone through or partially through the intersection. recently this caused me to run a red light. this has been going on since i purchased the car used . i took it to the dealer (burien auto, burien, wa) about 18 months ago with a note explaining what is happening, and the mechanic said he road tested it and there was no problem.
When braking on a bumpy road, over a pot hole or on slippery road the brakes slip and the car propels forward . this happens on city streets while in motion.
My car at 139,500 miles driving straight on a main road at 45 mph had three lights come on, red 'brake' light, yellow 'abs' light and the yellow 'tcs' light. earl stewart toyota diagnosed problem as brake actuator needs to be replaced at a cost of labor/parts of 2,100$. i was able to financially afford the repair so i told them to perform the repair. less than two days later, driving normally on a main road, the same three warnings appeared, and of course upset me greatly. toyota this time diagnosed the problem this time as the brake booster needs to be replaced. another dealer said the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. i am in talks with the dealer to figure out how to proceed.
Driving on highway the abs and brake warning lights came on and an alarm started sounding. i waited until light traffic applied brakes pedal felt like i was pressing on a brick, no braking occurred i pressed harder, the brakes became softer went to the floor and the brake pads grabbed hard on the wheels. there is no controlled braking on the car. dealership says the brake booster pump failed, this is the same year model that had braking problems related to nitrogen in the break lines caused by a failed brake booster pump. the vin is also very close to affected vehicles. fortunately when this occurred i was in a position to navigate to where i could test the brakes in a fairly controlled environment. had it happened in heavy traffic it would have almost certainly resulted in a serious accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. each time the vehicle was driven, it shook, stalled, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. in addition, the contact had to depress the brake pedal with excessive pressure for the brake lights to illuminate. also, the horn failed to function. the vehicle was taken to south bay toyota (located at 18416 s western ave, gardena, ca 90248, (310) 323-7800), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was later taken to autonation toyota cerritos (located at 18700 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca 90703, (562) 802-4000), but was not diagnosed or repaired due to the repair fees. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v684000 (hybrid propulsion system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
As i was driving, i noticed that when i pressed on the brakes, the car would jerk forward before coming to a stop. once stopped (but still turned on), the car made a buzzing noise i had never heard before. no warning lights came on, and the brakes did not squeak. an hour later, my husband drove the car home for me (i rode with a friend), and he reported that warning lights came on and the brakes did not work properly. in order for the brakes to work, he had to press very hard on them and also allow much more distance for the car to stop. he could have easily crashed into the back of another vehicle. he took the car to the toyota dealership and was informed the brake booster assembly would have to be replaced. this is the same complaint as a 2010 prius recall, but my vin number was not included in the recall, so i did not receive a notice in the ail. also, we had to pay $3008 to have the brake booster assembly replaced. the consumer referenced recall # 13v235000. updated 02/11/16. *jb
The toyota prius i have has a recall, i brought the car to toyota hamer dealer in mission hills, they released the car back to me after the i recieved a brakes recall, i experienced scary unsafe experience in this car. the car was park in a up slop driveway, my family was inside, the car turned on, i had my brake peddle pressed, as i shifted into reverse thecar moved and stopped in a violent way to a stop, i tried gently letting go of the brake paddle and again the car moved swiftly with the brakes engaged to a violent stop. this is very unsafe.
Loss of brake pressure, with insufficient breaking to hold at a stop while in drive. warning lights for brake system, abs, electronic brake system (yellow exclamation point in a circle), and traction control. diagnosed by brown toyota in charlottesville va as faulty brake booster, accumulator, and master cylinder. brown toyota said it was a recurring problem they have encountered and they have been in contact with toyota headquarters about it. estimate was $5800. toyota customer service was contacted. was told it is not one of the 2010 cars covered by the recall despite being the same failure and no compensation was offered.
Vehicles brakes are spongy and unpredictable. the dealer recommended to do a brake fluid exchange and now the problem has gone away. this issue seems very similar to nhtsa campaign id number: 13v235000, where nitrogen enters the brake fluid and makes the brakes less responsive. however, the dealer said this vehicle is not covered by that recall and i was charged $150 for the repair.....updated 12/02/15 *bf the consumer stated the brakes felt spongy and were unpredictable at low speeds of less than 20 mph. updated 12/28/15. *jb
When applying the breaks before and over railroad tracks, the breaking will disengage and then reengage. it will also happen with pot holes. you get the feeling the car won't stop. this has been happing for year and the service department gives different answers to the cause.
All the lights on the dash associated with antilock brakes, traction control, brake are on. the braking has changed and does not slow the car as fast as it used to, almost hit the car in front the first time i drove it with the lights on that morning. car has 50,394 miles on it, noticed all the lights on when started car in morning, brakes appeared to work normally when backed out of driveway, but at higher speed stops the car travels a lot farther and takes a lot more effort to stop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. while driving 35 mph over bumps in the road, the brakes failed to slow down the vehicle. the failure recurred each time the vehicle drove over a bump. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v235000 (service brakes). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000. updated 07/14/16*lj
Driving on a extremely rough street, my car jerked to the left. i tried braking, but unmovable objects (street sign and phone junction box) provided the stop. airbags did not deploy, but force of car pushed me hard into the steering wheel. i had my safety belt on, plus back brace. emts noted 60% o2, in icu on respirator for a week, hospital for 2 wks. distinctly, i remember the steering wheel jerked to the left.
I have owned two prius and both of them have had the same breaking issue. when you are at lower speeds and hit a pothole or big bump while breaking, there's a sudden 'jolt' and it feels as if the breaks have been completely released momentarily. it almost feels as the car lurches forward. i try to avoid potholes, etc anyways, but i am extra vigilant because of this issue as i feel it heightens the chance of a crash due to increased deceleration time. last night, i was coming up to an intersection that had a yield sign. the car in-front of me stopped. i hit my breaks, but while breaking, i hit a pothole (it as dark so i couldn't see it) my breaks suddenly behaved as described above - they let go for a moment and the car somewhat jolted forward. i was unable to stop in-time and rear-ended the driver ahead of me. i was always afraid that because of this breaking issue that this would happen - and now it has. i know there was a previous investigation and a partial recall but it didn't affect all of the 2010 production vehicles, just a portion. i feel this needs to be re-investigated as my car and countless other cars (both involved and not involved in the last recall) are (still) malfunctioning when it comes to the breaking system at slower speeds when on rough roads / encountering potholes / bumps.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. while attempting to park the vehicle with the brake pedal engaged, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. as a result, the contact crashed into the curb. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. the body damage was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 72,000.
I had just pulled into the garage and was at a complete stop when the car surged forward and slammed into to the back of the garage, i would tip overattempted to stop the car with the brakes and they were not working so i shifted the car to reverse and it speed out of the garage up an embankment into a fence. it. was up on it's side and i was afraid that it would tip over so in an attempt to bring it down level i shifted to drive and it speed off forward it then jumped a row of bushes into the front yard and did a large circle in the front yard missing three large pine trees and hitting a small tree that ended up stopping the car and deployed the air bag. *tr
While decelerating due to application of the brake pedal if the vehicle encounters a pothole or other deep road imperfection the braking cuts out and the vehicle resumes coasting immediately even though the brake pedal is depressed. harder application of the brake pedal is necessary to resume vehicle braking. subsequent braking power is much reduced compared to normal braking and significantly harder brake pedal pressure is necessary. normal braking may be reestablished by lifting the food off the brake pedal completely and re-depressing the brake pedal. the severity of the sudden loss of braking (complete loss of braking) is shocking, alarming, and panic enducing and results in whiplash to the vehicle occupants as the passengers, being unconsciously braced for deceleration, are suddenly jolted back into their seats. when another vehicle is located in front of the vehicle the sudden loss of braking and subsequent weak braking power despite strong brake pedal depression is highly alarming. the most reproducible situation in which this happens is on dry pavement while exiting a highway and decelerating on a straight or slightly curved exit ramp with one or more potholes. the phenomenon occurs in other circumstances as well where a pothole is encountered while the vehicle is under braking.
As i was coming to a complete stop at an intersection, the car jolted as if i was hit from behind and the brakes lost pressure resulting in me having to press the pedal all the way down to the floor. the brakes would not respond and i had to put the car in park to get it to stop. the same thing happened after i first got the vehicle in 2010. in sept. 2010, the brakes did not respond, causing me to slide into the row and resulting in an accident. the car will also jolt when the brakes are pressed while driving over a pothole or bump. i took the vehicle in to have this check on 4/2/15 at toyota of lewisville, in lewisville, tx. they claim that everything checks out fine on the brakes and they can not get it to replicate the jolt or pressure failure. per toyota of lewisville, the car did have a recall for the brakes, which was repaired at toyota of irving, but the brakes are still exhibiting problems. *tr
The toyota dealer diagnosed a brake master cylinder and booster failure on our 2010 prius at 27892 miles. toyota declined to extend the brake recall that covered 2010 cars with a production date before november 2009. our car has a march 2010 production date. clearly toyota was assembling cars with faulty brake master cylinders and boosters and they should extend the recall to cover those cars. the cost of the repair was $2760. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. while driving at approximately 5 mph, the braking ability seized and the abs warning light illuminated. the contact came to a complete stop and the vehicle had to be restarted. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who stated that the hydraulic system failed. the hydraulic master cylinder had to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 27,000.
2010 toyota prius. consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake defect. *smd *cn
It was raining and i was existing the i5 ram, when i bumped the brake, the vehicle speeded up more, i continue to pump the brake, then the vehicle started drifting, then i tried correcting, but it didn't work, the vehicle kept on driving, for about 15 seconds come to stop by the wall of the i5, it then bounced vehicle backwards and finally the vehicle come to stop after the shift broke, causeing a totally crash, meaning, no matter how hared i step on the brake, it didn't stop, it felt like there was no brake system. i only bought the car for 6 days earlier, and it was my third time driving it. i have been a drive for 7 years and i have never had any incident. *tr
1 original recall did nothing concerning hitting a pothole and losing brakes for 20 +- feet..result..alway give yourself 20 extra feet and pray. 2 antilock on packed snow or ice results in total lost of brakes..result either drive into a snow bank or go through the red light and pray again. so i guess toyota accepts the fact they choose to give you steering control to save yourself and hope you are not at a railroad crossing! there is no pulsating like other vehicles. 3 if you are stopped on ice /snow...without traction car does not rock ..does not want to move... for study can a metal stud tire be made for priuses???would it help or sell car only in florida.. *js
Car came out of the car wash and as i got ready to pull out the brake light came on and there was a rapid beep. pushed on the brakes and felt no resistance like brakes did not exist. had the car towed to the dealer (right toyota on frank lloyd - scottsdale az) - dealer ran a software to fix it (part of a recall) but that did not fi x the issue. dealer asked me to have hydro booster pump and the assembly replaced - they charged me $4200 for parts and labor. i was forced to pay as they said they tried to fix it throught he software but it did not. i feel that toyota is repsonsible for the system failure - the brakes are critical - they suddenly stoped working. it could have been fatal if i was on the road when it happened. the failure should be gradual and there should be a certain warning if the pump was malfunctioning. i need your help in resolving this. toyota should be responsibelf ro paying the invoice.
While driving around 70mph i had to hit the brakes hard but short. about 5 seconds later a bunch of warning lights came on and the vehicle became very difficult to stop. pretty much had to stand on the brakes to slow down and then the brakes would lock up so i would get off the brakes and start the slowing/stopping process over again. this is the same failure mode (abs accumulator nitrogen gas leaked into brake hydraulic fluid when accumulator cracked) as other cars (prius and lexus hybrids) that toyota did recall but my car is outside of the current recall scope. if this was not in southern california's dry road a major incident could have taken place, especially with the grabbing/ locking up of the brakes. *tr
I have notice a definite release in braking action when my 2010 prius goes over a patch of bumpy road, within 1 minute of leaving my home and going down the block. i experience this "release" of braking as a sudden brief acceleration that occurs while there is pressure on the brake pedal to slow down while going over the bumpy patch of road ( a 20 foot stretch of road with numerous shallow potholes). i bough this car used in september 2013. (it had 80,000 miles on it and a history of travel over gravel roads). on march 20, 2014, the local dealer did the e0e recall repair on the motor generator ecu and the power management ecu, to correct issues related to hard acceleration. at the same time, the dealer did the older toyota recall repair on the brake pressure accumulator issue. i have not noticed this braking release issue later in the day. it seems to be most noticeable first thing in the morning, in the first minute or two of driving.
My brakes has always had a weak feel and it would lose stopping power when braking on a bumpy road. its almost like, the brakes releases when you hit a bump. there are currently two recalls for the 2010 prius but for some reason, my vin number is not included in it. is there any way we can get the dealer to perform the recall? its just a software computer update, but i have a feeling they will not do it since my vin is not included in the recall. even though i experience the symptoms of the 2 brake recalls for the 2010 prius. thank you.
I continue to have a problem with braking when going over a bumpy surface. this has happened numerous times. most recently, while driving over a bump in the road, i applied the brakes and the car lunged forward. luckily, there was enough distance between my car and the car in front of me (which had also applied the brakes). i am afraid this will cause a serious accident someday. this has also happened at stop signs. i have complained to the dealership a few times and they act as if they don't know what i am talking about, which is ludicrous. i even mentioned the ecu recall/fix regarding the braking system and told them that my vehicle had the fix applied and they told me that the fix was not to address the problem i am describing. they insist that no one else has complained about it. i told them that i assume that they have been directed to tell customers that they know nothing about it. i see so many complaints regarding this issue and i don't understand why nothing is being done about it. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. the contact stated that while driving down a hill at approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes failed to respond without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the brake booster pump leaked nitrogen into the master cylinder brake booster assembly that caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign: 13v235000 (service brakes). the approximate failure mileage was 148,000.
Oncoming car stopped at traffic light while i was proceeding straight in the opposite direction. the oncoming car then made a left turn across the road in front of me. i started a turn to the right assuming that the other car would see me and stop. at the same time i hit my brakes. my car seemed very slow to decelerate. i now realize that car brakes can give much more significant stopping. at the time, because of my training as military and airline pilot, i stayed on the brakes and did not pump them. in retrospect, pumping the brakes might have gotten them to work. the anti-skid system seemed to be ineffective. i struck the other car at its right front wheel. my airbag worked wonderfully, but my car was totaled. as no person was hurt, the police were uninterested. the accident is on file with riverside county sheriff's office as file# mv142810251. the date was 10-8-2014.
Even after having my vehicle repaired under the recall for the abs braking issue in 2010, i continue to have braking problems when braking on uneven roads. 9/12/14 was my most recent incident when i came to a stop on a dirt road at an intersection and my vehicle lunged forward when i went over a hole in the road while braking. i was not going fast, maybe 15 mph, and there were no vehicles in front of me, but it could have resulted in a crash if there had been another vehicle in front of me at the intersection. again, my vehicle has been serviced under the previous recall, but i continue to experience braking problems related to the abs. please re-open this investigation and issue another recall on this problem. *tr
Upon braking if on a bumpy road or happen to hit a pothole the brakes feel like they are disengaged for a few seconds. *tr
Master brake cylinder and booster, $4700 repair. *tr
Vehicle continued forward with no braking for 2 seconds after applying the brakes. vehicle did not stop in time to avoid striking the vehicle in front. front bumper was dented and punctured by striking the trailer hitch on the car ahead. no damage to other car. brake booster was replaced last year under recall for same problem. repair has done nothing to correct the problem. the same problem has occured intermittently before and after the "fix". brakes momentarily fail to activate every so often, with no particular pattern or frequency. dealer was notified, and stated that unless we can duplicate the problem for them, they cannot provide any repair or assistance. becoming uneasy about using the car. will probably trade it in for something different, which is not what we really want. would like to get it fixed, as we like the car. not trying to be difficult, but felt that it should be reported. *tr
I would like to file this claim as the same incident described below happen two times in less than two years. this is a big safety issue which could have been fatal. -- first event occurred on 8/17/2012 (odometer 55899). brake totally failed on a freeway and almost lost my life that day. towed to the dealer and they replaced 1) break cylinder assembly pn#47050-47060, 2)gasket, break boost pn#44785-02060 & 3) break fluid. when asked to the dealer what the reason for the failure was, we were told that they do not know the cause and failed part was sent to the manufacturer for investigation. we requested to tell us the findings from the manufacturer but never heard back and soon after this incident toyota had a recall for breaks. -- the second incident occurred on 7/16/2014 (odometer 91965) and same brake failure occurred again as described above.this time dealer replaced 1) break cylinder assembly pn#47050-47140, 2) gasket, brake boost pn#44785-02060 & 3) break fluid. please note that the second time the brake cylinder assembly pn# is different. we asked the dealer again what was the reason for failure of the same part again but did not get a clear answer from them. we wrote several emails to the dealer but no response yet as of today (8/19/14). i am a very unhappy customer. what will toyota do if this happens again? soon our warranty will expire and if this happens again which is a toyota's existing problem, how it will be covered? -- hope to hear soon from toyota. *tr
I continue having this issue when braking over a bump or braking while turning. the car speeds up instead of slowing down when pressing the brakes. this is very dangerous issue and an cause an accident. i talked to toyota who advice me to take it to the dealer. dealer finds no trouble. i have reported this many times to my dealer and toyota with nothing really done. *tr
i brought my 2010 prius into the toyota marin (california) dealer in january 2014 in response to their recall related to problems with stepping on the brake and having the prius accelerate rather than stop. the corrective software was presumably installed. fast forward to father's day, june 15, 2014. i am parking my prius for a father's day brunch. i'm going about two miles per hour into a parking space. i put my foot on the brake. the car accelerates. i mentally double check that i have my foot on the brake. i do. out of control, the car jumps the curb and smashes right into a tree. my wife asks if my foot is on the brake. i triple check. it still is--i haven't moved it. a week later i feel the trauma of constantly visualizing the possibility of having tried to stop at a cross walk and killing a family on the way to their father's day brunch. --it took three days of constant calling and dysfunctional extensions to connect with a prius case manager. then she informed me it would take me more than a month to have my car inspected and get an assessment. if i rented a car there would be no assurance it would be covered. --this problem happened after i responded to the recall. how can i trust a car that is automatically crashing after that precise problem has allegedly been addressed? --i just received (july 19, 2014) a letter from toyota sales saying the car's brakes and accelerator were tested and "all is fine." however, in my and others' similar experiences the surge happens only occasionally. we bought the car used, have gone about 20,000 miles with it, and never had the problem. so a test even for a year at a time is irrelevant. --my "ask": since others share this experience and it could result in death, i want toyota to sell this car for parts and recall the 2010 prius until a solution can be found. i am shocked at prius' irresponsibility. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. the contact stated while driving in reverse approximately 2 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. the vehicle crashed into a pedestrian and also an occupied parked vehicle. the contact did not sustain an injury however, the pedestrian suffered unknown injuries. a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician informed that the battery amperage was defective. the vehicle remained at the dealer for further investigation related to the braking issue. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 36,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to slow down. the contact had to depress the brake pedal with extreme force in order for the vehicle to stop. the yellow and red brake system warning indicators and the abs warning indicator illuminated. the contact also stated that the brake pedal felt like a sponge once the brake pedal was fully depressed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster assembly and the brake booster pump assembly failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v235000 (service brakes). the failure mileage was unknown.
Driving down street slight down hill , depressing brake as i approach stop sign, hlt a small bump or pot hole in street. car brakes release even though my foot is still on the brake. i lurch forward and have to stomp on the brakes. if there was a car in front of me or a pedestrian, i would probably would have hit them. i thought this problem was fixed in the last recall !!!!!! *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. the contact stated that the brake pedal was applied several times and there was an abnormal noise and vibration. the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. the contact had to apply force to the brake pedal, but the failure continued. the dealer was notified several times, but was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was notified. the vin and failure mileage were not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. the contact was driving 10 mph in a parking lot and made a left turn when another vehicle crashed into the front passenger door. the contact depressed her brakes immediately but the brakes failed, causing the contact to drive over a stop sign, a curb and then crashing into two apartment a/c units. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the contact was awaiting a ruling from her insurance adjuster to determine whether or not the vehicle would be deemed as destroyed. the failure mileage was 50,000.
If the vehicle hits a pot hole while slowing down, there's a sudden loss of braking power and the vehicle moves a few feet forward. the vsc light comes on at the same time. i'd noticed this a few times in the past but with the roads deteriorating after a bad winter, the pot holes are bigger and this is very prominent and scary. going to take to the dealer for inspection. i feel it's definitely an issue with the braking system. *tr
2010 toyota prius 2, depressing brake as i approach stop sign, hlt a small bump or pot hole . car brakes release even though my foot is still on the brake. i lurch forward and have to stomp on the brakes. if there was a car in front of me or a pedestrian, i would probably would have hit them. i thought this problem was fixed in the last recall . experiencing it everyday, i thought this problem was fixed in the last recall !!!!!! *tr
Applying brakes, either gradually or with force, while front left or front right tire travels over a pothole or sunken manhole cover results in temporary (< 1 second) complete loss of braking power. brake pedal is depressed through the entire duration of the incident. loss of braking power results in driver applying brake with more force. when brakes resume power, the increased force results in a sudden drop in speed. this incident increases the risk of a rear end collision either to a vehicle in front or from a vehicle behind the prius. *tr
I came to a red light and was braking and as it almost came to a complete stop it jerked forward. thankfully there wasn't a car in front of me otherwise i would of hit it. i'm taking it in soon. i don't drive it everyday and when i do it's less than a mile. *tr
As i was approaching a red light i applied the brakes and then shortly after hit a pot hole and the car lunged forward as if accelerating on it's own. fortunately there wasn't another vehicle in front of me as i would have most definitely rear-ended it. i almost shot into the intersection and most certainly shot past the normal stopping spot for waiting at a red light. scary incident to say the least. *tr
On monday february 24th 2014 my 2010 toyota prius, hybrid inverter failed while i was driving and my car suddenly stopped on the road. i looked on the instrument panel and the check hybrid system was illuminated. the car would not start. i decided to call a toll truck company to take me to the nearest toyota dealer. once i arrived the service advisor informed me, the 2010 toyota prius has two active safety recalls. i was never notified. the two safety recalls are the hybrid inverter & brake booster pump assembly. today is thursday february 27th 2014 and the toyota dealer has failed to repair and return my car. the toyota dealer stated this is a safety recall, they need permission from toyota headquarters to approve parts. i pleaded with the toyota dealer to provide me with a vehicle, while i wait, they refused. *tr
The abs/brake/stability lights are "on" prius dash. the brake lost pressure and mushy. the brake must be pumped a few times to get pressure and to stop the car. either this is abs accumulator(just found out there is a recall while getting dealer appointment) failure or brake master cylinder failure. there is no fluid leak visible outside or indicator light but the fluid is almost empty in the reservoir. i don't have dealer diagnosis at this point yet. i'm not sure if the accident i have on 1/27/2014 that i've rear-ended another vehicle while traveling about 30-35mph and tried to stop but the car did not stop and bumped into the car in front. fortunately, there is injury or major damages. at that time i didn't think of it that the brake may have issue or not but thinking back the brake didn't have enough bite to stop even though the car is traveling slow enough and there is ample distance. as far as i remember i do not feel the abs kicking in either. hopefully, i'll find out more from dealer service. thanks. *tr
When my husband was driving out of the parking lot in charlotte on friday 02/07, all 3 lights - brake, abs, skid control lights all went up. when he stepped on the brake, he didn't feel anything. luckily he was just getting out of the parking lot, so he was driving slowly. when he stepped all the way down on the brake, it had this loud metal rattling noise, and he was able to stop. we towed the car to town and country toyota on saturday, the assistant service manager said he's never seen it before, and the error code shown during diagnosis is a code they've never seen. the message asked them to contact toyota technical service. on monday 02/10, the dealer called and told us that it will cost over $4500 to fix it. we bought the car in feb 2011 as brand new car, so it's just 3 years old. i then contacted toyota customer service, and requested that toyota covers the repair. i was told that there is no recall program related to this problem, and that if i run into the same situation again, or other people run into the same issue, then toyota might consider a recall, and would refund me for the repair. this is a very dangerous situation that i hope i'll never run into it again ever! it just seems toyota is very cold and indifferent to people's safety. *tr