NHTSA Complaint #10479379 — 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS

STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10479379
Vehicle	2008 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	September 26, 2012
Date Filed	October 9, 2012
Mileage	87,102 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE ENGINE REVVED UP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE JUMPED THE CURVE AND RAN INTO SOME BUSHES. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 87,102. ..UPDATED 11/14/12 *BF UPDATED 11/15/2012 *JS

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