NHTSA Complaint #10459807 — 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10459807 |
| Vehicle | 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 79,359 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | GA |
Consumer Description
VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY IN GEAR, USUALLY HOT DAYS WHEN IT HAPPEN. WEATHER ITS IN REV OR DRIVE IT WILL SHIFT BACK TO NEUTRAL. IT STARTED JULY 2011. TOOK IT TO DEALER THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE. NOW YESTERDAY MAY 27TH IT HAPPEN AGAIN. YOU WOULD HAVE TO HOLD DOWN OR UP GEAR SHIFT TO HAVE GEAR STAY IN PLACE. *TR
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