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Mid-size

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Gas/Electric I4

1.5L/91

EFI

76 @ 5000/67 @ 1200 - 1540

82 @ 4200/295 @ 0 - 1200

Front Wheel Drive

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1

CVT

Automatic

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3.93

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2932 lbs

MacPherson Strut

Torsion Beam

w/Stabilizer bar

30.2 mm

25 mm

0.79 in

0.83 in

Pwr Regenerative

4-Wheel

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Yes

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10.0 x 0.9 in

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Yes

7.9 x 1.2 in

15 x 6.0 in

16 x 6.0 in

15 x 6.0 in

16 x 6.0 in

16 x -TBD- in

Aluminum

Steel

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P185/65R15

P195/65R16

P185/65R15

P195/65R16

T125/70D16

45 MPG

571.20 mi

48 MPG

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535.50 mi

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11.9 gal

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Pwr rack & pinion

16.4 - 18.3

4.0

34.1 ft

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5

96.2 ft³

39.1 in

41.9 in

55.0 in

51.0 in

37.3 in

38.6 in

52.9 in

51.6 in

106.3 in

175.0 in

67.9 in

58.7 in

59.3 in

58.3 in

5.6 in

26.2 in

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6.5

272

8.2 qts

1.5L DOHC EFI VVT-i 16-valve 4-cyl engine.

Electronic throttle control system w/intelligence (ETCS-i).

Hybrid system-inc: sealed nickel-metal hydride battery, integrated permanent AC synchronous electric motor, integrated regenerative brake system.

Push-button start.

Continuously variable transmission (ECVT).

Traction control (TRAC).

Front wheel drive.

Independent MacPherson strut suspension w/stabilizer bar.

Torsion beam rear suspension.

P185/65R15 tires.

T125/70D16 compact spare tire.

15" x 6" aluminum alloy wheels w/trim rings.

Electric-assist pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes w/electronic brake distribution.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

1.5L DOHC EFI VVT-i 16-valve 4-cyl engine.

Electronic throttle control system w/intelligence (ETCS-i).

Hybrid system-inc: sealed nickel-metal hydride battery, integrated permanent AC synchronous electric motor, integrated regenerative brake system.

Push-button start.

Continuously variable transmission (ECVT).

Traction control (TRAC).

Front wheel drive.

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/tuned stabilizer bar.

Torsion beam rear suspension-inc: tuned shocks, tuned springs.

P195/55R16 tires.

T125/70D16 compact spare tire.

16" x 6" 7-spoke alloy wheels.

Electric-assist pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes w/electronic brake distribution.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Color-keyed front/rear bumpers.

Rear deck spoiler.

Chrome-finish grille.

Halogen headlamps w/auto-off feature.

Dual heated color-keyed pwr mirrors.

High solar energy-absorbing glass (HSEA).

Variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Intermittent rear window wiper.

Color-keyed door handles

Color-keyed front/rear bumpers.

Larger rear deck spoiler.

Chrome-finish grille.

HID headlamps w/integrated fog lamps.

Dual heated color-keyed pwr mirrors.

High solar energy-absorbing glass (HSEA).

Variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Intermittent rear window wiper.

Color-keyed door handles

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4-way adjustable cloth front bucket seats w/adjustable headrests.

Cloth 60/40 split fold-down rear bench seat w/fold-down center armrest & adjustable headrests for all seating positions.

Center console armrest w/storage area & dual front/rear cup holders.

(2) 12V auxiliary pwr outlets.

Tilt steering wheel w/audio/climate/telephone controls.

Central instrument display-inc: digital speedometer, fuel gauge, shift position indicator, odometer, twin tripmeters, warning lights.

Multi-information LCD-inc: energy monitoring, exterior temp, fuel consumption, climate control, audio status modes.

Direct tire pressure monitoring system.

Pwr windows w/driver-side auto up/down & retained pwr feature.

Pwr door locks w/anti-lockout feature.

Remote keyless entry system w/2-stage unlocking, panic function, remote illuminated entry.

Cruise control.

Remote hood/fuel-filler door releases.

Engine immobilizer.

HD electric rear window defroster w/timer.

AM/FM stereo radio w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers.

Auto climate control-inc: humidity sensor, air filtration.

Digital quartz clock.

Dual compartment glove box.

Fabric-trimmed door panels w/storage pockets, bottle holders.

Overhead console w/maplights.

Dual illuminated sun visors.

(4) retractable front & rear passenger assist grips.

Front & rear dome lights.

Front seatback pockets.

Cargo area side panel & under floor storage.

Tonneau cover

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Driver/front passenger advanced airbags.

Front seat-mounted side airbags.

Side curtain airbags.

3-point seatbelts w/front pretensioners, force limiters, front passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR/ELR).

Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors.

Driver & front passenger seatbelt warning sensor.

Rear seat child restraint system/lower anchor points & top tether anchors.

Child-protector rear door locks.

Traction control (TRAC).

Side-impact door beams.

Front/rear energy-absorbing crumple zones

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Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V388000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 05, 2009.

Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
3800000.

Summary:
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT..

Consequence:
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH..

Remedy:
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES TO REMOVE ANY DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT AND NOT REPLACE IT WITH ANY OTHER FLOOR MAT PENDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODEL-SPECIFIC REMEDIES. TOYOTA WILL MAIL A SECOND NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES NOTIFYING THEM OF THE FREE REMEDY WHEN IT IS AVAILABLE. THE FIRST NOTICE IS EXPECTED TO BE MAILED DURING OCTOBER 2009 AND TOYOTA WILL ADVISE NHTSA OF THE ESTIMATED DATE WHEN THE REMEDY PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
12V536000.

Mfg's Report Date:
NOV 14, 2012.

Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
350,662.

Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion..

Consequence:
The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. The corroded coil wire could cause a short circuit between coil wires and a possible open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash..

Remedy:
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will replace the electric water pump, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V036000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 01, 2009.

Component:
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
153418.

Summary:
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS..

Consequence:
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION (ADDENDUM) LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-954-420-2000..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V036000.

Mfg's Report Date:
February 3, 2010.

Component:
EQUIPMENT.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
153,418.

Summary:
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS..

Consequence:
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
12V537000.

Mfg's Report Date:
NOV 14, 2012.

Component:
STEERING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
669,705.

Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness..

Consequence:
Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash..

Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Frontal Driver:
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Frontal Passenger:
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Side Driver:
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Side Rear Passenger:
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Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
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Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).