Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Toyota / Avalon / 1996
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007115246 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Tl*the contact owns a 1996 toyota avalon. while driving 32 mph, the vehicle began to fishtail and drove head on into a tree. the air bags failed to
006085810 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 I have a 1996 toyota avalon and the engine seems to be burning a lot of oil and sending off a lot of smoke related to the sludge problem known to have
004289052 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 The vehicle was taken to dealer for an oil change, and consumer found that there was sludge in the engine. a recall was issued for avalons of
003276759 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 The engine cut out/stalled in the middle of the expressway with no warning. pulled to the emergency lane, turned off engine, waited a while, turned
003276411 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 I have a 1996 toyota avalon that has the oil sludgle problem. i have filed a claim with corporate office of toyota and they contacted local toyota
002275697 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Engine: engine sludge buildup has ruined the engine despite reasonable maintenence. engine must now be rebuilt or replaced. engine has been
002274613 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 1996 TOYOTA AVALON ENGINE FAILURE.
003272594 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Purchased used 1996 toyota avalon in march 2002 with 72,000 miles. at that time i also purchased a 2 year/24000 mile extended warranty through
004267220 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS AND INVESTIGATION.*AK
003245874 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 While pulling into a parking lot engine light appeared on the dashboard. vehicle stalled. then, vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis, and
003245731 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 DURING THE WINTER SEASON THE DEFROSTER FAILED. CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE AIR CONDITIONER TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD.*AK
003233940 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 I bought a used 1996 toyota avalon. it was covered under 6 year / 100,000 mile warranty. the warranty expired in march of 2002. i now have just over
003201776 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Engine cut out/stalled in middle of expressway with no warning. pulled to emergency lane, turned off engine, waited a while, turned engine back on,
003201511 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.*JB
001159016 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Vehicle stalled out and died while driving at 50 mph, dealer has determined that battery had failed, but dash indicator did not light up to warn
999132883 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Power steering rack needs to be replaced, had been leaking while vehicle was still under warranty. but , then dealer could not find problem.
000110747 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 DRIVERS SIDE SEAT WIGGLES AROUND. WAS REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. *AK
996078911 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Rear brakes squealed only when backing up. had brake shoes cleaned many times by dealer. always the same thing until replacing rear brakes fixed
001066835 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Power steering rack needs to be replaced. seems to be a common problem with this car. toyota won't officially recognize this defect, although they
000054194 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Engine has sludge.toyta does not want to fix it.engine will cut off going down roadit could possiblty cause accident.it is not just one model of car
999029928 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 RAPID POWER STEERING FLUID LOSS --SEEMS COMMON IN AVALONS. NO PARTS AVAILABLE BECAUSE ON BACK ORDER. *AK
001013816 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 RACK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING PUMP IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT, PARTS ON BACK ORDER. CJ
001013815 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 RACK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING PUMP IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT, PARTS ON BACK ORDER. CJ
0000009307 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 The steel belts of the bridgestone potenza tires (p205/65r15) separated causing vibration, consumer bought a new set of bridgestone tires of the same
995182274 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. TT
995182273 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. TT
998148870 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 WHEN DRIVING AT CITY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS SYSTEM IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
997138559 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 ON A NORMAL ROUTINE TIRE CHANGE, THE LUGS:NUTS BROKE. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML
997111189 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Driving into parking lot; started to turn vehicle, it accelerated suddenly & hit post in front of store; both air bags deployed. vehicle towed to
996105074 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 THE REMOTE CONTROL MECHANISM IS VERY SENSITIVE AND OPENED THE TRUCK INADVERTENTLY. *AK *JB
996103435 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, DRIVER HEARD LOUD NOISE, VEHICLE TOTALLY SHUT DOWN. *AK
996090957 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Wipers squeek twice per wipe. lubed under warranty. quiet for six months. now squeek again. i have two 1996 toyota avalons. now my second, lower
0000087445 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 BRAKES MAKE LOUD WHISTLE WHEN IN BACKING OUT OF PARKING PLACE.
0000087444 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Vehicle instantly fogs up front and side windows without air conditioner running. causing serious obstruction of view. air cond. should not have to be
999081624 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Engine giving off smoke after oil change. entire engine has been dismantled and is being reassembled. oil has been changed at appropriate service
996071072 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 SWITCH TO ACTUATE WINDOW.
996071071 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 CD PLAYER JAMMED.
996069841 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 HIGH FREQUENCY WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DASH WINDSHIELD AREA.
995069837 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 EMISSION CONTROL VALVE FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.
996069807 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 MAIN BEARINGS HAVE TOO MUCH CLEARANCE.
996069616 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 REAR TURN SIGNAL BULBS FAILED.
0000069266 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 WINDOW SHATTERED AND BROKE WHILE DRIVING.
996068924 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 AM RADIO FAILED.
0000067683 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED.
997067058 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 FRONT WINDOW HAS AN AIR LEAK, CAUSING NOISE.
997067034 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 SMOG PARTS FAILED.
996066807 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 SIGNAL LIGHTS INOPERATIVE.
998060356 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 BRAKES HAVE FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THREE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. MJS (SB ISSUED 60218,60252).
0000059914 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 STEERING SYSTEM IS TOO SENSITIVE CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWERVE DURING WINDY CONDITIONS.
998050040 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 OWNER NOT NOTIFIED OF TSB TC002-96 AND TC001-97.
0000044105 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 ABNORMAL WEAR OF BRIDGESTONE TIRES. *AK
0000035027 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS SQUEAL DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR. *AK
0000032331 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 BRAKE CALIPER FAILED.
997032330 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 BRAKES ARE NOISY AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
0000031273 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING.
0000029191 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING SPEEDS OF 15 MPH. CONSUMER FEELS AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT DEPLOY IN COLLISIONS UNDER 30MPH.
0000024942 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 RIGHT AND LEFT TURN SIGNALS FAILED, OCCURRED AT LOWER TEMPERATURES AND WHEN CAR HAD BEEN LEFT STANDING PARKED MORE THAN AN HOUR AT A TIME.
0000020468 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 HEADLIGHTS ARE POORLY ADJUSTED, THEY COME ON TOO LATE. *AK
996019799 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK DESIGN REQUIRES OPERATOR TO UNLOCK DOOR BEFORE PULLING HANDLE, WHICH COULD BE DIFFICULT TO DO IN STRESSFUL SITUATIONS.
996015017 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 TRUNK RELEASE MALFUNCTIONED. *SD
003223081 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 I own a 1996 toyota avalon. my car has been putting out a white smoke during cold start-ups. i am adding two quarts of oil a week. i change my oil
003204870 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 I am the owner of a 1996 toyota avalon and need a new engine due to oil sludge problems. my car is not covered under toyota's csp program although it
003202249 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Engine cut out/stalled in middle of expressway with no warning. pulled to emergency lane, turned off engine, waited a while, turned engine back on,
002182567 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN ON FLAT SURFACE AND WITH NO WARNING CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
002180421 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Consumer states while driving 30 mph and without warning there has been sudden acceleration resulting in the rpm increasing without acceleration
001149592 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 While passenger was in seat and when bending over to pick something off the floor, seat belt would not retract, causing no protection. *ak person
001139494 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 RACK AND PINION STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
001139487 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 RACK AND PINION STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
001137260 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Consumer was traveling and passenger's rear side window shattered for no reason. there were no tree or traffic traveling on that side. consumer will
001137253 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Consumer was traveling and passenger's rear side window shattered for no reason. there were no tree or traffic traveling on that side. consumer will
999132890 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Power steering rack needs to be replaced, had been leaking while vehicle was still under warranty. but , then dealer could not find problem.
0000121168 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Blinkers do not work on vehicle, and that problem has been corrected, but hazard lights do not work.owner notes vehicle has been into dealer 4 times
0000110077 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 STEERING SYSTEM IS TOO SENSITIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWERVE ON WINDY DAYS. *AK
998106730 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 WHEN THE DEFOGGER IS TURNED ON THE WINDOWS START TO FOG UP, OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
998106723 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 WHEN THE DEFOGGER IS TURNED ON THE WINDOWS START TO FOG UP, OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
996078918 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Rear brakes squealed only when backing up. had brake shoes cleaned many times by dealer. always the same thing until replacing rear brakes fixed
0000067709 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 SECURITY SYSTEM FAILED.
999043955 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Both rear door handle mechanisms have failed. if it were one it may be considered a fluke, but since both have failed i believe there is a defect.
999043949 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Both rear door handle mechanisms have failed. if it were one it may be considered a fluke, but since both have failed i believe there is a defect.
999029932 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 RAPID POWER STEERING FLUID LOSS --SEEMS COMMON IN AVALONS. NO PARTS AVAILABLE BECAUSE ON BACK ORDER. *AK
001013820 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 RACK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING PUMP IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT, PARTS ON BACK ORDER. CJ
001013819 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 RACK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING PUMP IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT, PARTS ON BACK ORDER. CJ
996187250 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL COLLISION; REARENDED ANOTHER VAN AT STANDSTILL; SPEED UNKNOWN. *AK
995182294 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. TT
995182293 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. TT
999155929 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 While bringing the car to a stop the car suddenly accelerated, and car jumped the wall and hit a buliding. then the engine slowed downed, and consumer
999155909 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 While bringing the car to a stop the car suddenly accelerated, and car jumped the wall and hit a buliding. then the engine slowed downed, and consumer
998148890 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 WHEN DRIVING AT CITY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS SYSTEM IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
997138576 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 ON A NORMAL ROUTINE TIRE CHANGE, THE LUGS:NUTS BROKE. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML
0000121184 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Blinkers do not work on vehicle, and that problem has been corrected, but hazard lights do not work.owner notes vehicle has been into dealer 4 times
997118452 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 While vehicle was at a standstill when it was rearended by another vehcle going 45-50 mph, and the driver's and passenger's seats collapsed to a
997111201 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Driving into parking lot; started to turn vehicle, it accelerated suddenly & hit post in front of store; both air bags deployed. vehicle towed to
0000108921 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH WILL NOT TURN, AND HAS TO PLAY WITH THE STEERING WHEEL UP TO 4 MINUTES FOR THE IGNITION TO TURN. *AK
0000108445 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 While driving at approx. 50-70mph, vehicle has tendency to hydroplane all over road on wet pavement, replaced michelin tires and has not had a
0000097200 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 BRIDGESTONE FRONT TIRES EXPERIENCE ABNORMAL WEAR.
0000097159 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 I own a 1996 toyota avalon with 53k miles on it. it started consuming oil and blowing smoke on cold starts over the winter. i have done numerous
0000097160 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 I own a 1996 toyota avalon with 53k miles on it. it started consuming oil and blowing smoke on cold starts over the winter. i have done numerous
996090968 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Wipers squeek twice per wipe. lubed under warranty. quiet for six months. now squeek again. i have two 1996 toyota avalons. now my second, lower
0000087456 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 BRAKES MAKE LOUD WHISTLE WHEN IN BACKING OUT OF PARKING PLACE.
996071079 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 SWITCH TO ACTUATE WINDOW.
996071080 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 CD PLAYER JAMMED.
996069849 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 HIGH FREQUENCY WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DASH WINDSHIELD AREA.
995069845 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 EMISSION CONTROL VALVE FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.
0000069837 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 STRUTS FAILED.
0000069829 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 STRUTS FAILED.
996069646 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 TURNING SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED.
996069638 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 TURNING SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED.
997068873 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 LIGHT BULB INDICATOR FAILED.
996068407 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 CANISTER ASSEMBLY AND VACCUMS FAILED.
996068399 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 CANISTER ASSEMBLY AND VACCUMS FAILED.
0000067717 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 SECURITY SYSTEM FAILED.
0000067691 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED.
996067175 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 POWER STEERING BELT FAILED.
996067167 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 POWER STEERING BELT FAILED.
997067066 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 FRONT WINDOW HAS AN AIR LEAK, CAUSING NOISE.
997067042 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 SMOG PARTS FAILED.
996067033 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.
996067007 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 BACK UP LIGHTS INOPERATIVE.
996067001 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 RADIO INOPERATIVE.
996066808 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 HAZARD LIGHTS INOPERATIVE.
996066556 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
0000064953 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 WHEN DEFROSTING, A/C FAILS, HOT AIR COMES OUT OF WINDOW VENTS AND WINDOW FOGS UP MAKING DRIVING IMPOSSIBLE. YH
0000064945 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 WHEN DEFROSTING, A/C FAILS, HOT AIR COMES OUT OF WINDOW VENTS AND WINDOW FOGS UP MAKING DRIVING IMPOSSIBLE. YH
0000064565 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 THE SEAT BELT DO NOT ALWAYS RETRACT WHEN RELEASED THUS DAMAGING THE DOOR AND PREVENTING THE LOCKING APPARATUS FROM WORKING PROPERLY. NLM
998060364 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 BRAKES HAVE FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THREE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. MJS (SB ISSUED 60218,60252).
0000059922 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 STEERING SYSTEM IS TOO SENSITIVE CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWERVE DURING WINDY CONDITIONS.
998054312 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS FAILED RESULTING IN BURNING AND SMOKE.
998054304 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS FAILED RESULTING IN BURNING AND SMOKE.
998050048 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 OWNER NOT NOTIFIED OF TSB TC002-96 AND TC001-97.
0000049845 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 TIRES SHOW ABNORMAL WEAR ON OUTSIDE OF THE EDGES CAUSED BY UNDER-INFLATION AND HARD CORNERING.
0000049001 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 A/c shuts off when water is present on the road, designed this way to prevent belt from slipping and burning out a/c motor, however creates poor
998048748 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 AFTER VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK AND THE IGNITION TURNED OFF, VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINE AND IMPACTED A BRICK WALL.
0000044113 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 ABNORMAL WEAR OF BRIDGESTONE TIRES. *AK
996037895 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 BRAKES CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS.
996037887 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 BRAKES CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS.
0000032825 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 Windows in the vehicle continually get fogged up on the inside, when cleaning it takes at least 4 times to get emollients from windows. the owner is
997032339 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 BRAKES ARE NOISY AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
0000029190 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING SPEEDS OF 15 MPH. CONSUMER FEELS AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT DEPLOY IN COLLISIONS UNDER 30MPH.
997027854 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
997027846 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
997026603 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 BOLT JOINT FAILED.
997026595 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 BOLT JOINT FAILED.
0000020476 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 HEADLIGHTS ARE POORLY ADJUSTED, THEY COME ON TOO LATE. *AK
996019993 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 WHILE DRIVING ON SMOTTH, WELL TRAVELED, PAVED ROAD RIGHT REAR DOOR WINDOW SHATTERED WITH PIECES ACROSS BACK SEAT AND IN THE STREET. *AK
996019985 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 WHILE DRIVING ON SMOTTH, WELL TRAVELED, PAVED ROAD RIGHT REAR DOOR WINDOW SHATTERED WITH PIECES ACROSS BACK SEAT AND IN THE STREET. *AK
996019807 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK DESIGN REQUIRES OPERATOR TO UNLOCK DOOR BEFORE PULLING HANDLE, WHICH COULD BE DIFFICULT TO DO IN STRESSFUL SITUATIONS.
996016041 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM A STOPPED POSITION. *DH
996016033 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM A STOPPED POSITION. *DH
996015018 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 BRAKES FAILED. *SD
996014457 TOYOTA AVALON 1996 EXTENSIVE WIND NOISE INSIDE VEHICLE. *SD

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