Issue ID | 1654280 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11319578 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 23/03/20 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2012 toyota prius ii, dealer maintained, now needs new engine due to blown head gasket. Mileage 151000. The car has run perfectly until a recent engine light came on. When it was brought into the dealership, the diagnosis was misfiring of 2 cylinders and coolant leaking into cylinders 3 and 4. There was no previous engine problems. An official complaint was filed with toyota customer service. They responded that there was no fault on their end and i should have the engine replaced at an authorized toyota dealer. A search for this trouble resulted in several other complaints of the failure of head gaskets in this year and model prius. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150999 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CASCADE, MD |
VIN pattern | JTDKN3DU8C1XXXXXX |
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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