Issue ID | 1358956 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10956997 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | 4RUNNER |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 25/02/17 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | After less than 20 days of ownership of a new 2017 toyota 4runner and less than 600 miles, the car failed to idle, showed check engine light and trac off light stayed lit. The car was unsafe to drive and had it towed to the toyota dealership. They diagnosed that the injector wire had been chewed by a rodent. The cost of the repair was estimated to be $516 and not covered by warranty. I was surprised by this due to the fact we live in seattle and my previous car had been parked in the exact same area for 9 years without this issue. This is not a story of a rarely driven car parked in a rural barn. I am concerned about the viability of this vehicle's electrical system due to the soy based wire insulation than seems to attact rodents. This problem has the potential to affect all safety and engine functions. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 600 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SEATTLE, WA |
VIN pattern | JTEBU5JR5H5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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