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2011 Toyota Prius transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle burned an excessive amount of oil. The contact estimated that it burned a quart of oil per week. The contact called a local dealer (toyota carlsbad, 6020 avenida encinas, carlsbad, ca 92011) and was informed that the vehicle could be taken apart to find the issue, but there was no guarantee that this would remedy the failure. The contact spoke with the used car department and was informed that vehicles were not made like they previously were and was advised to purchase a newer vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact believed there was an issue with toyota vehicles. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000.
When braking while the vehicle is going over a bump or depression in the ground, the vehicle lurches forward. Instead of stopping the vehicle seems to accelerate forward. This happens consistently in this setting.
Excessive oil consumption. Recently I notice oil pressure low light lights frequently. It used the oil was changed every time the maintenance light come up. About every 5000 miles. Now the low oil pressure comes almost every 1000 miles. The car only has 89k miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle would independently shift from drive into neutral after driving for a long distance. The contact restarted the vehicle and it resumed normal function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal were depressed simultaneously, sending the vehicle into automatic override. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 5/5/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact was driving 55 MPH whenm the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into neutral and a warning bell sounded. The failure had since recurred intermittently at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that she may have been inadvertently pressing the parking button. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 800.
My 2011 prius ii intermittently goes into reverse when I shift into drive. Approximately 10 times now since beginning. Twice it has gone into drive when I have shifted into reverse.
New 2011 toyota prius shook violently upon startup. Severe engine noise for 10 seconds until smoothing out after 40 seconds. Dashboard and body panels visibly rattling. Only 970 miles on odometer. Checked internet, and found many others with same problem. Worried about drivetrain damage.
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