Toyota Australia Investigating Prius Brake Problem, Not Related To International Recalls

2009 Toyota Prius i-Tech
Feb 5, 2010
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TOYOTA AUSTRALIA has confirmed today that it is investigating a possible brake problem with the current Toyota Prius. The announcement comes after an undisclosed number of customers reported an "inconsistent brake feel" over potholes, bumps and slippery road surfaces.

While Toyota Australia has confirmed that the brake problem has also been reported overseas, the carmaker has assured customers that the issue is not related to recent international recalls concerning accelerator pedal problems.

2009 Toyota Prius i-Tech interior

In the United States, the government-operated Office of Defects Investigation has so far recorded 124 Prius brake reports from customers.

The US' National Highway Traffic Safety Administration describes the reports as "allegations of momentary loss of braking capability while travelling over an uneven road surface, pothole or bump".

Toyota Australia has declined comment until a more complete report can be made.

Click here to read TMR's review of the 2010 Toyota Prius i-Tech.

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  • Phill [reply]
    1 month ago 0 points
    I see the main steam media has finaly decided to report the mass overseas recall on Toyotas.Took them long enough,if this was Ford or GM it would have been trumped by every main stream media outlet on day 1.
  • Bavarian Missile [reply]
    1 month ago 0 points
    quote " While Toyota Australia has confirmed that the brake problem has also been reported overseas, the carmaker has assured customers that the issue is not related to recent international recalls concerning accelerator pedal problems."

    Ummmmmmmm ,yeah . What a croc............. are Prius owners that thick they cant work out they're two different pedals. Toyota Australia will do nothing till the US does its next recall .

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