10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
115,000 miles

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problem #1

Sep 052012

4Runner

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph with the windshield wipers activated, smoke began to emit from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed the wiper switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, the contact stated that smoke was present coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed that the wiper switch and the wiper motor failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 115,000.

- East Amherst, NY, USA

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