2012 Toyota Prius C brakes problems
26 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2012 Toyota Prius C, which is 29% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 29% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The brakes were applied gently as the car was approaching a stopped car. The prius c then accelerated, at which time the brakes were firmly applied, the ABS system engaged, but not in enough time for the vehicle to stop. The prius rear ended the vehicle in front, all airbags were deployed causing injury to the driver, and the front end of the prius was destroyed. It cannot be fixed and will need to be scrapped.
"takata report" comunication circuit malfunction c 1203 ECM - brake booster w/master, during operation all indicator lights at the dash went on permanently.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Toyota Prius C
- Electrical system 15 complaints
Brakes problems in other years
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- 2012