NHTSA Complaint #10478881 — 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10478881 |
| Vehicle | 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 92,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, IT SLIPS BACK INTO NEUTRAL. IN ORDER TO DRIVE THE CAR, I MUST HOLD THE LEVER IN THE DRIVE POSITION. THE DEALER IS CHARGING ME $500 TO FIX BUT I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECT AND A SAFETY PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. I HAVE READ MANY EXAMPLES OF THIS PROBLEM ON TOYOTANATION.COM UNDER "2008 PRIUS WON'T STAY IN GEAR". *TR
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