NHTSA Complaint #10448470 — 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10448470
Vehicle	2007 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Date of Incident	June 1, 2009
Date Filed	February 19, 2012
Mileage	40,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

REAR HATCH DOOR LATCH FAILURE, STARTING WITH SOFTENING AND DEFORMATION OF THE RUBBER-LIKE COVER AND PROGRESSING TO LATCH NOT OPENING, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. *TR

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