NHTSA Complaint #10788145 — 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10788145
Vehicle	2007 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	November 1, 2015
Date Filed	November 3, 2015
Mileage	120,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

THE RUBBER COVER ON THE REAR HATCH HANDLE IS DEFECTIVE AND MELTING. THIS CAUSES THE REAR HATCH TO STICK, NOT ALLOWING ACCESS TO THE REAR HATCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. THIS HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN TRYING TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE REAR HATCH SPACE.

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