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#340 of 366 2010 Prius Breaking/Acceleration Problems by lovedove41

Jun 19, 2012 (3:35 pm)

I am currently in the process of arbitration process with Toyota, concerning my 2010 Prius. It has been fixed during that recall, but the problem is still occurring. Has anyone actually been through this process with them and can share with me? The main issue is the break problems and acceleration. I have since taken it in and they can find no problems. If anyone reads this and has advise about how to process in the arbitration process with Toyota, please contact me or reply to this. I have a few questions about the process. I will write more about my specific problems soon, also. Any help would be greatly appreciated

#341 of 366 Re: 2010 Prius Breaking/Acceleration Problems [lovedove41] by michaelroy

Jun 19, 2012 (3:56 pm)

Replying to: lovedove41 (Jun 19, 2012 3:35 pm)
I went through New York's Lemon Law arbitration back in 2010 shortly after the recall and lost my case, primarily due to the arbitrator who was completely incompetent. I too had my car "fixed" but still experience the braking issue when I brake over a bump, manhole cover, etc. It's hard to replicate, especially during an arbitration case. I would check out the latest information on this issue on the NHTSA Web site to see what others have continued to report on this issue. But I would say it's going to be a longshot to win your arbitration despite your continued concern about the safety. What I have come to learn is that most cars have recallable issues and it's just a matter of how well a company addresses it.

#342 of 366 Re: 2010 Prius Breaking/Acceleration Problems [lovedove41] by cgolliher

Jun 19, 2012 (7:03 pm)

Replying to: lovedove41 (Jun 19, 2012 3:35 pm)
I was lucky, I guess! A few months after getting my Prius fixed after my off road event, a huge 4x4 pick up ran right over the little car. The driver never even saw me sitting behind him. The car was totaled, and I was okay except for a few bumps and bruises. I am just thankful to be rid of that car and to still be alive. It was a "death trap!". Good luck! My insurance company is still involved in a suit against Toyota! Go out and buy
an American made car! Support your country and be safe!

#343 of 366 Re: 2010 Prius Breaking/Acceleration Problems [cgolliher] by whitey9

Jun 20, 2012 (6:49 am)

Replying to: cgolliher (Jun 19, 2012 7:03 pm)
The car is obviously NOT a "death trap" since you obviously SURVIVED!

#344 of 366 Re: 2010 Prius Breaking/Acceleration Problems [michaelroy] by whitey9

Jun 20, 2012 (6:52 am)

Replying to: michaelroy (Jun 19, 2012 3:56 pm)
Please learn how to correctly spell "brake'. It will lend to your credibility.

#345 of 366 Re: 2010 Prius Breaking/Acceleration Problems [cgolliher] by lovedove41

Jun 20, 2012 (7:18 am)

Replying to: cgolliher (Jun 19, 2012 7:03 pm)
...I just paid off my car. If I had any money right now to spend on another new car or rental to drive, then there would be more options. ....I kind of bought a Toyota Prius (new) because I thought it was safe and would keep me safe. That is not what has happened in this case and the car should have had no problem to begin with. At least, I thought I was buying a good car from a good company. This also was not the case.

#346 of 366 Re: 2010 Prius Breaking/Acceleration Problems [michaelroy] by lovedove41

Jun 20, 2012 (7:21 am)

Replying to: michaelroy (Jun 19, 2012 3:56 pm)
Is is strange that they were the ones who wanted to start this whole arbitration process? They were the ones who mentioned it first and the conversation prior to that wasn't about going to court at all??

#347 of 366 Re: 2010 Prius Breaking/Acceleration Problems [whitey9] by cgolliher

Jun 20, 2012 (12:05 pm)

Replying to: whitey9 (Jun 20, 2012 6:49 am)
Well Whitey, I consider that car a "death trap" because the braking system was the worst I have ever driven and I always felt like I was on the verge of not stopping and at any moment being at high risk for being involved in a collision that could end my life. I NEVER allowed either of my teens to drive the car because of this fact. So please don't tell me what my car was or was not. You would certainly feel like an jerk if someone out there today or tomorrow in the same car exp brake malfunction and dies as a result.

#349 of 366 Re: 2010 Prius Breaking/Acceleration Problems [lovedove41] by ks2010prius

Jun 23, 2012 (9:09 pm)

Replying to: lovedove41 (Jun 19, 2012 3:35 pm)
I have a 2010 Prius IV and with the exception of the brakes it has been a safe and reliable car. I have not had any problems with unexpected/unprovoked acceleration. The cruise control has performed flawlessly. I have had problems with the brakes under certain conditions but not near as bad as some of the reports I have read. I tend to believe some of these are exaggerated.
I first noticed a braking problem the first winter after I purchased the car, in Nov 2010. During a soft stop when one wheel went over a pothole or drop in pavement, such as after a bridge where the asphalt was lower than the concrete on the bridge, the brakes would fail for a split second. This happened sometimes when I slowed down before a stop sign or stop light and hit a pothole with one tire. It also happened if I braked when one front wheel was on pavement and the other passed over a patch of ice. In these cases would lose brakes for about for about 6 feet, then they'd catch. I took the car in and the dealer couldn't find any problems. After it happened several more times that winter I took it back again. They said there was a software update that should correct the problem. It didn't. Sometimes the brakes fail, for a short distance, under the same circumstances. It has never occurred during a hard stop, only during a soft stop and under 30mph. I believe it has to do with the regenerative braking and ABS systems not working together properly. I've learned to live with it and always leave plenty of stopping distance, and avoid potholes when I come to a stop.

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