Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / AVALON / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 007093820 Incident Date: Jan, 29 2007
Consumer's City: DEPTFORD Consumer's State: NJ
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: AVALON Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 4T1BF18B0WU Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 31 2007 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Toyota avalon 1998 stalling while at highway speeds. toyota avalon 1998 stalling at traffic lights and stop signs. january 29, 2007 nearly involved in a broad-side accident when car stalled beginning to enter roadway, oncoming traffic had to swerve around narrowing avoiding a collision. this is a problem with avalons and camrys that is well-documented by other owners on the internet. dealership replaced air fuel sensor on january 19, 2007, car stalled again the very next day on highway. the car is now back in the shop as of january 31, 2007, with dealer unable to diagnose problem. there have been many incidents over the last several months that seem to be escalating. unsafe vehicle to drive as it will cut off in the middle of the highway going 65 miles an hour without warning. car has less than 40,00 miles on it. *nm