3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,000 miles

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problem #1

Feb 012006

Prius 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles
: the contact stated the location of the gear shifter allowed the gears to be shifted by accident. The gears were changed accidentally from drive to neutral while pulling out from a stop light. The lack of a locking mechanism allowed the vehicle to be slipped from reverse to drive by accident as well. The manufacturer had not been alerted. Updated 03/28/06.

- Hayward, CA, USA

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