NHTSA Complaint #10310285 — 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10310285
Vehicle	2008 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component	TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 1, 2008
Date Filed	February 14, 2010
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

TRACTION CONTROL ISSUES WITH 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE TRACTION CONTROL MAKES THE CAR ALMOST UNDRIVEABLE ON SNOW COVERED ROADS DUE TO POWER BEING REMOVED FROM DRIVING WHEELS. SUGGEST ADDING A SWITCH TO DISABLE THE TRACTION CONTROL. *TR

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