Just got our 2023 4runner
Just got our 2023 4runner back from Toyota. Rat chewed through the wiring harness, not covered by warranty, had to file an insurance claim. We have never had a rodent problem and have 3 other vehicles(08′ toyota tacoma, 97′ jeep xj, 73′ chevy truck + my 09′ ford escape that we traded in) parked at our house and have lived here 5 years. I was in complete disbelief that a rat(s) could have gotten into my brand new vehicle and caused $3000 worth of damage in a month and a half, until I started researching online.
We argued with the dealership saying how could a rat chose the brand-new vehicle and leave the other vehicles alone, their answer…”it has been colder the past month and rodents will look for somewhere warm to sleep”
But now after reading everything I have read online I know they are not going to admit that it’s a problem with the coating they use on the wires, because then they would probably have to cover it under their warranty.