| Issue ID | 1228038 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10781166 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 17/03/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2013 toyota avalon wiring harness was chewed on by a rodent . It caused problems with the running of the vehicle , the traction control , the cruise control and was operating on 5 cylinders . The dealers repair shop said that a rodent eat through the wires and toyota would not warranty this problem . The car was parked in my driveway next to another toyota product that is a 2006 and has never been chewed . I have driven toyota's since 1988 and have never had this to happen . I think toyota should be responsible for the damage if they are putting any type edible product in the vehicles they produce . |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BESSEMER, AL |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK1EB9DUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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