NHTSA Complaint #10887682 — 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10887682
Vehicle	2016 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 30, 2016
Date Filed	July 22, 2016
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

RODENT DAMAGED WIRING AND CASINGS BY EATING/DAMAGING BOTH AT A COST SO FAR OF $2700. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR ONE MONTH. I'VE BEEN TOLD THE WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE THE DAMAGE. I ASKED ABOUT WHERE THE DEALERSHIP STORED THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO ITS DELIVERY TO ME. I WASN'T SATISFIED WITH THEIR EXPLANATION.

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