4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,000 miles

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problem #1

Apr 112012

Prius

  • 29,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that an extremely strong battery acid odor emitted inside of the vehicle through the vents. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician was unable to determine the cause of failure and cleaned the entire upholstery in the vehicle; however the odor persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact planned to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

- Wenatchee, WA, USA

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