Issue ID | 1439068 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11062314 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | PRIUS |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 05/08/17 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Leased the vehicle for less than 1 year and have experienced 3 major cracks to the front windshield. The first one was caused by probably a small rock while driving mid speed and spread immediately from the passenger-side perimeter. The second one was caused by unknown, maybe a rock, as i did not see nor hear anything but overnight saw a crack in the center that spread very quickly. The third crack was caused by probably a small rock that started on the driver's side perimeter. I have owned nicer cars than the prius and also ones less prestigious. While owning these cars for 5+ years and driving extensively, i have never, ever suffered more rock impacts by a windshield that caused extensive damage than when i have driven this 2016 prius. This car should be re-examined for safety and angles. In addition, toyota supposedly has had a backorder of this particular type of windshield and has not allowed after-market production so i am forced to either use my insurance or pay an exorbitant amount out of pocket. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ORANGE, CA |
VIN pattern | JTDKBRFU4G3XXXXXX |
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 | 35 |
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