| Issue ID | 1352163 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10948012 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/11/11 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I had trouble accelerating up a hill and stalling and turning off on the road. I took my vehicle to my toyota dealership for inspection and was told that rodents or such type had chewed on the electrical wiring harness because of the insulation materials attractiveness. After been first offended, i then remembered seeing a squirrel near the vehicle i presumed innocently taking shade from the hot florida sun. During that time i parked my vehicle in my driveway outside. I advised the dealership of this and they confirmed that indeed such animal would liking have chewed on the harness wiring causing the issue at hand. I paid out of pocket for this repair since i was told it was not under warranty. It has come to my attention that the toyota dealership was aware of this type of animal and the attraction to the soy based insulation around the electrical wiring harness. There now are two class action cases regarding this matter with toyota. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16485 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEEKI WACHEE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5TDZK23C98SXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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