NHTSA Complaint #11020286 — 2004 TOYOTA PRIUS

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11020286
Vehicle	2004 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 28, 2017
Date Filed	August 29, 2017
Mileage	109,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AZ

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE GARAGE, THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DOOR, THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000. UPDATED 10/27/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER STATED APPARENTLY, THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF INCORRECTLY. THE ENGINE WAS PERIODICALLY SWITCHING FROM GAS TO BATTERY. *JS

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