Issue ID | 1035417 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10561351 |
Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 03/01/14 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota prius hybrid. The contact stated that the automatic startup engaged independently with a loud clunking noise. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle was also diagnosed by a different dealer who refused to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 32,775. .. Updated 02-28-14 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was traded in. Updated 03/19/2014*js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32775 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SPANAWAY, WA |
VIN pattern | JTDZN3EU9C3XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 27/02/12 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Dealer's name | LARSON TOYOTA OF TACOMA |
Dealer's telephone number | 253-475-4816 |
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