NHTSA Complaint #10490598 — 2009 TOYOTA PRIUS POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10490598
Vehicle	2009 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	December 30, 2012
Date Filed	December 31, 2012
Mileage	108,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

WHILE ENGINE RUNNING AND IN PARKED MODE, ENGINE SUDDENLY RACED AS IF GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD A FEW INCHES. *TR

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