Problems with 2006 Toyota Prius SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Momentary loss of braking while driving over a bumpy surface, over small potholes, rough patches etc., the car lunges forward at the same time my traction control light will flash on and off until the road smooths out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. the contact stated that the driver was operating the vehicle approximately 35 mph. as she applied the brakes, the vehicle would not stop until crashing into another vehicle. a police report was filed, but no injuries were reported. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was in the process of having the body damages repaired. the failure and current mileage was 90,000. updated 07/26/11*lj

2006 toyota prius. consumer states brake actuator issues *tgw the consumer stated noises started to occur while the vehicle was in motion, when parked and after the engine was turned off.

Ever since i got my 2006 prius, the brakes have briefly stopped working when i try to stop quickly or on a hill when it is wet or icy outside. on february 24, it was very icy, and the car completely locked up when i was going down a hill. i was going very slowly when i started going downhill, but nothing happened when i tried to steer or push down the brakes and i got in an accident. i contacted toyota, but they only tested it when it was dry outside, and i have never had any trouble when it was dry. they told me nothing was wrong. since then, i have had increased trouble stopping at stoplights when it is wet. the whole car seems to lock up and i slide toward the light for a few seconds before the brakes re-engage. i am trading the car in, as i am afraid for the safety of my children in this car.

While driving on normal, dry straight roads, the skid control activates and the brakes engage. this began happening 1 week ago after the tires were rotated at the dealer. car is 4 years old. dealer states that ecu must be replaced. *tr

!, abs, and vsc lights come on and brakes stop working - while driving. must coast to side of road, turn off vehicle, and restart. then brakes work for a while until problem recurs. replaced brake stroke sensor. fixed problem for 17 months - 20,000 miles. again, brakes fail while driving. getting code dtc 1247 - fault in stroke sensor. told part is out of warranty and must be replaced again. vehicle shouldn't have a part that fails every 20,000 miles resulting in complete loss of braking while driving. *tr

I have a toyota prius 06-when applying the brakes, especially over rough roads, they seem to momentarily fail before slowing the vehicle. *tr

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i have a 2006 toyota prius that has the same braking problem reported for the 2010 model year. the local toyota garage said they don't know anything about a problem with the 2006 model. they told me to call toyota but i haven't been able to get through. the vin number for the car is [xxx] *tr

Frequently when the anti-lock brakes engage there seems to be uneven application that causes a slippage and the indicator light comes on. the vehicle seems to shudder and shimmy a bit making the braking seem like it is failing and increasing the braking distance. the vehicle has done this from day one and the dealer has assured me that it is normal. i have never had this happen with any other car i have had with anti-lock brakes. *tr

1996 toyota prius - (3) things i have noticed when operating car. (1) when braking and going over rough pavement, car will behave as though it is hydroplaneing - the brakes not slowing the car for a brief period until car settles down. this can happen when going as slow as 5 mph. the faster one is going when hitting the rough pavement, the farther the car will travel before braking sensation re-appears. i believe this occurs everytime i travel rough pavement (la city streets, not back country or 4 wheeling). note that warning light on dashboard does light suggesting loss of control. i called dealer service center and described problem, they assured me that no safety warnings or recalls had been made. 2) when turning off cruise control, car will accelerate slightly for approximately 1-2 seconds. this is most noticeable when trying to exit carpool lane in heavy traffic and spacing is limited. again called dealership and assured no safety notices or recalls. i now cover brake when turning off speed control. 3) car just eats up hid headlight (9 in 80k miles + 2 original installed) and ...

Almost immediately after purchasing the vehicle, i went over a pothole and the car lurched forward briefly. unsure if an acceleration issue or a braking issue. it has happened numerous times, but has been minor. i have reported this to toyota, but they ignored most of my emails to my surprise and disappointment. today, i turned the corner and hit a small pothole. i felt it lurch, but the brakes did not work. i pumped them and no brakes. i pushed the on/off button and held it for the 3 seconds they recommend and it did not turn off the car. it took over 5 seconds before finally turning off and i coasted to a stop. it was terrifying!!! once i calmed down and tried to start the car, it would not turn on and then once it did, it would not go into drive ... only neutral. this happened 4 or 5 times before i was finally able to get it into drive to get home. i immediately called toyota on amherst dr. in springfield, va and spoke. he said it was ...

When driving over a bumpy road or a pothole while braking there is a sudden loss of braking feel before it returns, seems to be a slightly less than a second delay where the brakes just cut out. this sounds to be related to the issue toyota and nhtsa are investigating with the 2010 prius, but mine is a 2006 and seems to experience the same symptoms. *tr

1) steering wheel/shaft appears to be improperly supported; feels loose when turning lock to lock since new. have brought to the attention of four (4) toyota dealers when service performed (have taken to toyota for all service work since new), all have advised that there is "nothing wrong" with the vehicle. it is the only vehicle we have ever owned that has this sense of disconnect and potential for a much more serious issue were there ever a steering failure. 2) over rough roads (when vehicle was driven in seattle and bellevue, wa) when stopping, the abs system seems to activate prematurely and increase stopping distances. we have other vehicles with abs brakes which do not activate so readily and stop so slowly. as it relates to incident date(s): since new, vehicle purchased november 2005. *tr

Brakes seem to fade or release upon stopping at a stop sign. it feels like the brake just gives up for a second. this has happened numerous times. i originally thought the road was slick but it has happened 20 times. i used the yesterdays date since. *tr

I was traveling about 25 mph on a side street during broad daylight. i applied my brakes to stop but the car continued to roll forward. the brake pedal did not depress to the floor - rather it just remained in the normal depressed condition and did not stop the car at all. i then pumped the brake and it finally engaged on the third try although i was already thru the stop sign and into the intersection. luckily, there were no cars ahead of me nor was there any cross traffic at the intersection. there was no snow or ice on the ground. my car is a 2006 toyota prius with 24,400 miles traveled at the time of the incident. it was purchased in july of 2006. a follow up check of the brakes on tuesday at a local toyota dealer on the 16th resulted in the following" "checked for diagnostic codes - everything fine." hardly calming. the pad wear indicator was not displayed. *tr