2008 Toyota Prius Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 418 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Toyota Prius, 28% of all 1,497 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 21 Prius model years. These complaints report 64 crashes, 1 fire, and 17 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 34,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 418
- 28% of 1,497
- Crashes reported
- 64
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 17
- Median mileage
- 34,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Toyota Prius brake complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 2, 2008, latest Mar 18, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2008 Toyota Prius
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Prius model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Toyota Prius have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 418 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Toyota Prius, 28% of all complaints for this model year, including 64 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 34,000 miles.
- Which Toyota Prius year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2010 Toyota Prius has the most brake complaints (1,967), compared with 418 for the 2008.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Toyota Prius?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Toyota Prius is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.