2008 Toyota Prius Acceleration Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are acceleration problems on the 2008 Toyota Prius?
156 owners have reported acceleration problems on the 2008 Toyota Prius, 10% of all complaints for this year and the 4th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 13,000–47,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
156 complaints 10% of all 2008 complaints 30,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (122 of 156). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Acceleration complaints by the year the problem happened.
Acceleration complaints by Prius year
Related recalls
Accelerator pedal
The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat.
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Other 2008 Toyota Prius problems
Common questions
What are common 2008 Toyota Prius acceleration problems?
Complaints most often name the accelerator pedal and cruise control.
At what mileage do 2008 Toyota Prius acceleration problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 13,000–47,000 miles. The middle value is about 30,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2008 Toyota Prius acceleration problems?
Yes: 09V388000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Prius year has the most acceleration complaints?
The 2010 Prius, with 287 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.