2013 Toyota Prius V brakes problems
69 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2013 Toyota Prius V, which is 41% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 69 41% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
Was going down hill at 40MPH the light turned red I tried to stop I pumped the brakes twice then twice again the lain to my life was full to my right was a curb about 13in height and by then we were in the back end of the car in front of us and no air bags I don't know when air bag deploy or at what speed I thank god for other cars back ends that we can hit and not kill any one I guess.
During an inspection, it was discovered that the brake accumulator and booster developed an internal leak. Fluid was accumulating on top of engine components and inside the cabin on the brake pedal. The repair cost nearly $3,000.00 and can only be performed at a toyota dealer due to a special tool.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Prius V
- Electrical system 16 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints