2016 Toyota Prius brakes problems
20 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2016 Toyota Prius, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 8,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 8,000 miles, and 92% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
February 7, 2018 !01 frwy north approaching santa rosa/ pleasant valley off ramp on the downgrade out of newbury park at 25 MPH in the right lane. A.brake lights are seen in car ahead. B.the dash board lights up red with the word brake in red c.a loud pulsating audio noise can be heard coming from the speakers. D.the driver touches the brakes and the car goes into full ABS emergency braking reducing speed from 25 MPH to 12 MPH in less than 1/2 second e.the driver and the passengers experience a violent lurch which…
NHTSA recall no.16v672 and 16v741 were not completed. Called the authorized toyota dealer, stevens creek toyota, 380 kiely blvd, san jose, ca 95129, on 01/20/2017 for remedy to be performed. I was told that they will call me back when teh parts are available. Remedy not comleted yet.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Prius
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 42 complaints
- Electrical system 20 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints