I got stuck in the mud!

rjmiz · 01-15-2007, 09:23 AM

Situation: 2007 Prius 4700 miles on it

Rural road in New York upstate
I miss my turn, and want to go back.
Attempt a U turn...front wheels go off the road onto wet grass on side of road.
I place the car in reverse....nothing! Absolutely nothing happens!
I place my foot on the gas pedal....nothing. I check....am I really in gear? (yes I am).

AHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I'm stuck in 2 inches of mud!

I find out that reverse offers no engine power....just electric. If the wheels slip, they stop turning!

By the way I had to be towed out.....just 5 feet and I was out of the 2"'s of mud ....just 2 inches people!

Beryl Octet · 01-15-2007, 09:58 AM

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Situation:

Rural road in New York upstate
I miss my turn, and want to go back.
Attempt a U turn...front wheels go off the road onto wet grass on side of road.
I place the car in reverse....nothing! Absolutely nothing happens!
I place my foot on the gas pedal....nothing. I check....am I really in gear? (yes I am).

AHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I'm stuck in 2 inches of mud!

I find out that reverse offers no engine power....just electric. If the wheels slip, they stop turning!
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I've gotten stuck before in our Volvo with a limited slip diff. and traction control turned off. If the mud is wet enough, normal tires aren't going to do anything, and with an automatic it's a lot harder to rock the car to break it free (as compared to a manual).

Perhaps applying the brake slightly might have fooled the traction control?

rjmiz · 01-15-2007, 10:14 AM

I'm really looking forward to driving my new prius in the snow. I love adventures
I'll make sure I pack a tent, sleeping bag, water, and food. I don't want to die of exposure if I get stuck 5 miles from my house in a snow storm.
The extra equipment will ensure I survive till Spring I hope.
Then I can walk home.

Schmika · 01-15-2007, 10:26 AM

It is very probable that, if the Prius would not engage because of wheel slip, that any other front wheel drive would have just spun and spun anyway.

Point is, so many people who have the Prius do something they do not like, automatically assume a non-hybrid Camry, Geo, Minivan, (insert any other FWD car here) would have not had that problem.

*note to self- Do not drive off the road into soft dirt or mud with front wheels...back up into the dirt instead....wait...I already knew that.

MarinJohn · 01-15-2007, 11:29 AM

I also recently got stuck in the mud way out on a lonely country road. About 3 minutes into my dilemma 2 carloads of brutes happened by and pushed me out. The incident apparently caused one of the lead weights on my wheels to go missing and therefore they became unbalanced (like the driver) so that meant a visit to my local tire shop for rebalancing (auto and psychological).

jburns · 01-15-2007, 11:47 AM

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It is very probable that, if the Prius would not engage because of wheel slip, that any other front wheel drive would have just spun and spun anyway.

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Well at least you would have had a chance to rock the car and see if it could pull itself out. I've had to take three runs at a driveway with new gravel, much to the amusement of those looking on. I'm more careful now but I don't like it.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 01-15-2007, 12:34 PM

Miz,
Assuming you're not still there, how did you get out?
Seriously. For the sake of those who might find themselves in the same situation.

orionll · 01-15-2007, 12:51 PM

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Miz,
Assuming you're not still there, how did you get out?
Seriously. For the sake of those who might find themselves in the same situation.
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TonyPSchaefer, Miz wrote that the Prius got towed. (
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Miz @ Jan 15 2007, 06:23 AM) [snapback]375799[/snapback]</div>

Quote:

Situation: 2007 Prius 4700 miles on it

Rural road in New York upstate
I miss my turn, and want to go back.
Attempt a U turn...front wheels go off the road onto wet grass on side of road.
I place the car in reverse....nothing! Absolutely nothing happens!
I place my foot on the gas pedal....nothing. I check....am I really in gear? (yes I am).

AHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I'm stuck in 2 inches of mud!

I find out that reverse offers no engine power....just electric. If the wheels slip, they stop turning!

By the way I had to be towed out.....just 5 feet and I was out of the 2"'s of mud ....just 2 inches people!
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**TonyPSchaefer** · 01-15-2007, 01:04 PM

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TonyPSchaefer, Miz wrote that the Prius got towed. ([/b]

That's what I get for skipping the last line. Thanks for pointing it out.

jamarimutt · 01-15-2007, 07:11 PM

The Prius is definitely NOT the car you want to drive offroad (wet grass, mud, gravel, etc.). If the wheels spin the car stops and just sits there. Something similar happened to me while driving up a wet dirt road. The front tires will never again touch anything but pavement. <_<

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01-15-2007, 09:23 AM	#1
rjmiz Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 21 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Situation: 2007 Prius 4700 miles on it Rural road in New York upstate I miss my turn, and want to go back. Attempt a U turn...front wheels go off the road onto wet grass on side of road. I place the car in reverse....nothing! Absolutely nothing happens! I place my foot on the gas pedal....nothing. I check....am I really in gear? (yes I am). AHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I'm stuck in 2 inches of mud! I find out that reverse offers no engine power....just electric. If the wheels slip, they stop turning! By the way I had to be towed out.....just 5 feet and I was out of the 2"'s of mud ....just 2 inches people!

01-15-2007, 10:14 AM	#3
rjmiz Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 21 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I'm really looking forward to driving my new prius in the snow. I love adventures I'll make sure I pack a tent, sleeping bag, water, and food. I don't want to die of exposure if I get stuck 5 miles from my house in a snow storm. The extra equipment will ensure I survive till Spring I hope. Then I can walk home.

01-15-2007, 10:26 AM	#4
Schmika Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 1,622 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	It is very probable that, if the Prius would not engage because of wheel slip, that any other front wheel drive would have just spun and spun anyway. Point is, so many people who have the Prius do something they do not like, automatically assume a non-hybrid Camry, Geo, Minivan, (insert any other FWD car here) would have not had that problem. *note to self- Do not drive off the road into soft dirt or mud with front wheels...back up into the dirt instead....wait...I already knew that.

01-15-2007, 11:29 AM	#5
MarinJohn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,973 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	I also recently got stuck in the mud way out on a lonely country road. About 3 minutes into my dilemma 2 carloads of brutes happened by and pushed me out. The incident apparently caused one of the lead weights on my wheels to go missing and therefore they became unbalanced (like the driver) so that meant a visit to my local tire shop for rebalancing (auto and psychological).

01-15-2007, 12:34 PM	#7
TonyPSchaefer Ruler of Omicron Persei 8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 7,688 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 4 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 14	Miz, Assuming you're not still there, how did you get out? Seriously. For the sake of those who might find themselves in the same situation.

01-15-2007, 07:11 PM	#10
jamarimutt Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 972 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The Prius is definitely NOT the car you want to drive offroad (wet grass, mud, gravel, etc.). If the wheels spin the car stops and just sits there. Something similar happened to me while driving up a wet dirt road. The front tires will never again touch anything but pavement. <_<