Issue ID | 1476347 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11103517 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 05/06/18 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When the car is in drive and stationary on a hill facing up wards (like in a driveway) the car still sends electrical power to the electric motor and to the wheels even when the brakes are applied. This only happens when facing up a hill. All electrical power is suppose to turn off when the brake is pressed. This started happening two weeks ago and the dealership said that this is normal but it is not normal as it never did this before. It does not happen when on flat ground or when facing down hill. Dealership claimed that this is the hill assist feature holding the car but that |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17200 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LIHUE, HI |
VIN pattern | JTDKARFU4G3XXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
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