NHTSA Complaint #11163048 — 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11163048
Vehicle	2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 15, 2018
Date Filed	December 21, 2018
Mileage	130,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

STEERING COLUMN BROKE. DRIVING OUT OF A PARKING LOT. HEARD AND FELT A LOUD CLUNK. THUMPING FEELING WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED. ONLY 130,000 MILES. SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN ON ANY CAR.

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