NHTSA Complaint #11474078 — 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11474078
Vehicle 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component STEERING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 119,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State DC

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Prius. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V537000 (Steering) and the vehicle was repaired under recall. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel started to shake with the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the recall repair had failed. The contact made an appointment with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and suggested that the vehicle be diagnosed by an authorized Toyota dealer. The failure mileage was 119,000.

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