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Jul 9, 2014 Engine 220,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO AN APPOINTMENT, I HAD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD AFTER USING TWO FEET TO SLOW VEHICLE, AND SHUT VEHICLE OFF. AFTER TRYING TO RESTART VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, IT WAS STILL REVVING. AFTER A HALF HOUR, I WAS ABLE TO START IT AND BRING IT H...

Jul 9, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 220,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO AN APPOINTMENT, I HAD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD AFTER USING TWO FEET TO SLOW VEHICLE, AND SHUT VEHICLE OFF. AFTER TRYING TO RESTART VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, IT WAS STILL REVVING. AFTER A HALF HOUR, I WAS ABLE TO START IT AND BRING IT H...

Jul 9, 2014 Engine 220,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO AN APPOINTMENT, I HAD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD AFTER USING TWO FEET TO SLOW VEHICLE, AND SHUT VEHICLE OFF. AFTER TRYING TO RESTART VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, IT WAS STILL REVVING. AFTER A HALF HOUR, I WAS ABLE TO START IT AND BRING IT H...

Jul 9, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 220,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO AN APPOINTMENT, I HAD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD AFTER USING TWO FEET TO SLOW VEHICLE, AND SHUT VEHICLE OFF. AFTER TRYING TO RESTART VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, IT WAS STILL REVVING. AFTER A HALF HOUR, I WAS ABLE TO START IT AND BRING IT H...

May 27, 2013 Electrical System 208,300 mi

AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER, A/C AMPLIFIER, AIR INLET SERVO MOTOR & SERVO LINK & HEATER CONTROLS STOP WORKING AND ONLY WORKS INTERMITTENTLY BY ITSELF. TOYOTA WILL NOT OWN UP TO THIS PROBLEM. TOYOTA ONLY WANTS MORE MONEY TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITHOUT TELLING YOU EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. TOYOTA HAS KNO...

May 27, 2013 Electrical System 208,300 mi

AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER, A/C AMPLIFIER, AIR INLET SERVO MOTOR & SERVO LINK & HEATER CONTROLS STOP WORKING AND ONLY WORKS INTERMITTENTLY BY ITSELF. TOYOTA WILL NOT OWN UP TO THIS PROBLEM. TOYOTA ONLY WANTS MORE MONEY TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITHOUT TELLING YOU EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. TOYOTA HAS KNO...

Mar 3, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 188,000 mi

AFTER RECEIVING A JUMP, I WAS TOLD TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY. AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, THE GAS PEDAL SEEMED TO STICK. THEN WHEN DRIVING THE SPEED BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. THE LONGER WE DROVE THE HIGHER THE ENGINE REVVED. I...

Mar 3, 2013 Engine 188,000 mi

AFTER RECEIVING A JUMP, I WAS TOLD TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY. AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, THE GAS PEDAL SEEMED TO STICK. THEN WHEN DRIVING THE SPEED BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. THE LONGER WE DROVE THE HIGHER THE ENGINE REVVED. I...

Mar 3, 2013 Service Brakes 188,000 mi

AFTER RECEIVING A JUMP, I WAS TOLD TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY. AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, THE GAS PEDAL SEEMED TO STICK. THEN WHEN DRIVING THE SPEED BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. THE LONGER WE DROVE THE HIGHER THE ENGINE REVVED. I...

Mar 3, 2013 Electrical System 188,000 mi

AFTER RECEIVING A JUMP, I WAS TOLD TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY. AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, THE GAS PEDAL SEEMED TO STICK. THEN WHEN DRIVING THE SPEED BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. THE LONGER WE DROVE THE HIGHER THE ENGINE REVVED. I...

Mar 3, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 188,000 mi

AFTER RECEIVING A JUMP, I WAS TOLD TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY. AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, THE GAS PEDAL SEEMED TO STICK. THEN WHEN DRIVING THE SPEED BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. THE LONGER WE DROVE THE HIGHER THE ENGINE REVVED. I...

Mar 3, 2013 Engine 188,000 mi

AFTER RECEIVING A JUMP, I WAS TOLD TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY. AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, THE GAS PEDAL SEEMED TO STICK. THEN WHEN DRIVING THE SPEED BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. THE LONGER WE DROVE THE HIGHER THE ENGINE REVVED. I...

Mar 3, 2013 Service Brakes 188,000 mi

AFTER RECEIVING A JUMP, I WAS TOLD TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY. AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, THE GAS PEDAL SEEMED TO STICK. THEN WHEN DRIVING THE SPEED BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. THE LONGER WE DROVE THE HIGHER THE ENGINE REVVED. I...

Mar 3, 2013 Electrical System 188,000 mi

AFTER RECEIVING A JUMP, I WAS TOLD TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY. AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, THE GAS PEDAL SEEMED TO STICK. THEN WHEN DRIVING THE SPEED BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. THE LONGER WE DROVE THE HIGHER THE ENGINE REVVED. I...

Jun 27, 2012 Seat Belts 240,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WAS STUCK AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NO SEAT BELT LIGHT WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE AND CURRE...

Jun 27, 2012 Seat Belts 240,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WAS STUCK AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NO SEAT BELT LIGHT WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE AND CURRE...

Feb 16, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 97,909 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CRASHING INTO THE FRONT OF A PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. TH...

Feb 16, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 97,909 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CRASHING INTO THE FRONT OF A PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. TH...

Feb 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 226,444 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT HAD TO BE CUT OUT OF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED HIP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL R...

Feb 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 226,444 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT HAD TO BE CUT OUT OF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED HIP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL R...

Nov 2, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 215,000 mi

FILLER PIPE HAS CORRODED, SPILLS FUEL ON THE GROUND WHEN FILLING VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 2, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 215,000 mi

FILLER PIPE HAS CORRODED, SPILLS FUEL ON THE GROUND WHEN FILLING VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 9, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 68,047 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE PULLING UP TO A CURB, THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STOP, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY USING REPEATED BRAKE APPLICATION, THEN PUTTING THE GEAR IN PARK WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE GO INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE TH...

Nov 9, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 68,047 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE PULLING UP TO A CURB, THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STOP, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY USING REPEATED BRAKE APPLICATION, THEN PUTTING THE GEAR IN PARK WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE GO INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE TH...

May 23, 2008 Steering 85,290 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT HE LOST POWER STEERING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE ON THE INCIDENT DATE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS THERE FOR 14 DAYS. THE AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY WAS REPAIRED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE FOR $984.51. THE FAIL...

May 23, 2008 Steering 85,290 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT HE LOST POWER STEERING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE ON THE INCIDENT DATE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS THERE FOR 14 DAYS. THE AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY WAS REPAIRED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE FOR $984.51. THE FAIL...

Aug 13, 2007 Air Bags Crash

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 DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS EJECTED THROUGH THE SUN ROOF AND SUSTAINED A SEVERE HEAD CONCUSSION. SHE ALSO LOST COMPLETE VISION IN ONE EYE, ACUTE MEMORY ...

Aug 13, 2007 Air Bags Crash

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 DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS EJECTED THROUGH THE SUN ROOF AND SUSTAINED A SEVERE HEAD CONCUSSION. SHE ALSO LOST COMPLETE VISION IN ONE EYE, ACUTE MEMORY ...

Jun 6, 2007 Child Seat

BRITAX MARATHON E9L09DS. CONSUMER STATES THAT REAR FACING LOCK OFF CLIPS DO NOT HOLD. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED THE CLIPS POP OFF WITH OR WITHOUT A SEATBELT INSIDE OF IT. *MC *JB

Jun 6, 2007 Child Seat

BRITAX MARATHON E9L09DS. CONSUMER STATES THAT REAR FACING LOCK OFF CLIPS DO NOT HOLD. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED THE CLIPS POP OFF WITH OR WITHOUT A SEATBELT INSIDE OF IT. *MC *JB

Nov 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 BEEN INVESTIGATED BY THE NHTSA. I JUST WANTED TO MAKE THE PROBLEM KNOWN ONCE MORE. *JB

Nov 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 BEEN INVESTIGATED BY THE NHTSA. I JUST WANTED TO MAKE THE PROBLEM KNOWN ONCE MORE. *JB

Jul 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,000 mi

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 1997, BUT NOT FOR THIS YEAR.*AK

Jul 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,000 mi

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 1997, BUT NOT FOR THIS YEAR.*AK

Apr 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

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 UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS. ENGINE FAILED IN EARLY DECEMBER 2003 AT 92000 MILES DUE TO SLUDGE BUILDUP IN OIL PAN. OIL HAD BEEN CHANGED EVERY 3,000 MILES. TOYO...

Apr 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

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 UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS. ENGINE FAILED IN EARLY DECEMBER 2003 AT 92000 MILES DUE TO SLUDGE BUILDUP IN OIL PAN. OIL HAD BEEN CHANGED EVERY 3,000 MILES. TOYO...

Mar 23, 2004 Air Bags Crash

FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS AND INVESTIGATION.*AK

Mar 23, 2004 Air Bags Crash

FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS AND INVESTIGATION.*AK

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

1996 TOYOTA AVALON ENGINE FAILURE.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE: ENGINE SLUDGE BUILDUP HAS RUINED THE ENGINE DESPITE REASONABLE MAINTENENCE. ENGINE MUST NOW BE REBUILT OR REPLACED. ENGINE HAS BEEN PROBLEMATIC FOR THE LAST YEAR OR TWO. DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED ME THAT MY ENGINE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE CURRENT TOYOTA LETTER DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT WAS MANU...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

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 DEALER WHO ASKED FOR RECEIPTS OF OIL CHANGES AND SAID THEY WILL REVIEW CASE, RECEIPTS WERE PROVIDED AND AFTER BEING REVIEWED THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

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 ENGINE BACK ON AND ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON FOR FIRST TIME. TOWED CAR TO DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATES IT IS OIL SLUDGE DUE TO FAILURE TO CHANGE OIL FREQUENTLY...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

1996 TOYOTA AVALON ENGINE FAILURE.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE: ENGINE SLUDGE BUILDUP HAS RUINED THE ENGINE DESPITE REASONABLE MAINTENENCE. ENGINE MUST NOW BE REBUILT OR REPLACED. ENGINE HAS BEEN PROBLEMATIC FOR THE LAST YEAR OR TWO. DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED ME THAT MY ENGINE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE CURRENT TOYOTA LETTER DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT WAS MANU...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

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 DEALER WHO ASKED FOR RECEIPTS OF OIL CHANGES AND SAID THEY WILL REVIEW CASE, RECEIPTS WERE PROVIDED AND AFTER BEING REVIEWED THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

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 ENGINE BACK ON AND ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON FOR FIRST TIME. TOWED CAR TO DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATES IT IS OIL SLUDGE DUE TO FAILURE TO CHANGE OIL FREQUENTLY...

Dec 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,417 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE STALLED. THEN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE CAM HEAD BROKE OFF. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE WAS REQUIRED.*AK THE LIGHT ...

Dec 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,417 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE STALLED. THEN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE CAM HEAD BROKE OFF. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE WAS REQUIRED.*AK THE LIGHT ...

Nov 7, 2003 Visibility 54,704 mi

DURING THE WINTER SEASON THE DEFROSTER FAILED. CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE AIR CONDITIONER TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD.*AK

Nov 7, 2003 Visibility 54,704 mi

DURING THE WINTER SEASON THE DEFROSTER FAILED. CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE AIR CONDITIONER TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD.*AK

Sep 7, 2003 Power Train 100,475 mi

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 100,000 MILES ON IT.*AK WHEN PUTTING THE AUTO TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE FROM PARK OR NEUTRAL THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES VIOLENTLY. ALTHOUGH IT DOES NOT ...

Sep 7, 2003 Power Train 100,475 mi

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 100,000 MILES ON IT.*AK WHEN PUTTING THE AUTO TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE FROM PARK OR NEUTRAL THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES VIOLENTLY. ALTHOUGH IT DOES NOT ...

Jul 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 180,000 mi

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 EVERY 3,000 MILES. I EVEN REPLACE SOME SEALS, BELIEVING THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS COME TO A-HEAD. MY CAR STALLED ON THE INTERSTATE ...

Jul 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 180,000 mi

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 EVERY 3,000 MILES. I EVEN REPLACE SOME SEALS, BELIEVING THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS COME TO A-HEAD. MY CAR STALLED ON THE INTERSTATE ...

Mar 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 116,000 mi

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 HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS THE ENGINES COVERED UNDER THIS PROGRAM. THIS HAS CAUSED MY FAMILY EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL STRESS. *JB

Mar 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 116,000 mi

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 HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS THE ENGINES COVERED UNDER THIS PROGRAM. THIS HAS CAUSED MY FAMILY EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL STRESS. *JB

Feb 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,348 mi

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, ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATES IT IS OIL SLUDGE DUE TO FAILURE TO CHANGE OIL. OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED EVERY 4000 MILES. GETTING...

Feb 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,348 mi

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, ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATES IT IS OIL SLUDGE DUE TO FAILURE TO CHANGE OIL. OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED EVERY 4000 MILES. GETTING...

Feb 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.*JB

Feb 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.*JB

Aug 16, 2002 Steering

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN ON FLAT SURFACE AND WITH NO WARNING CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 16, 2002 Steering

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN ON FLAT SURFACE AND WITH NO WARNING CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 4, 2002 Unknown Or Other

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 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. BEFORE THEN, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 15MONTHS AGO SO I ASKED MY TOYOTA DEALER TO CHECK THE ENGINE...

Aug 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. BEFORE THEN, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 15MONTHS AGO SO I ASKED MY TOYOTA DEALER TO CHECK THE ENGINE...

Aug 4, 2002 Unknown Or Other

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 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. BEFORE THEN, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 15MONTHS AGO SO I ASKED MY TOYOTA DEALER TO CHECK THE ENGINE...

Aug 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. BEFORE THEN, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 15MONTHS AGO SO I ASKED MY TOYOTA DEALER TO CHECK THE ENGINE...

Jul 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THERE HAS BEEN SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN THE RPM INCREASING WITHOUT ACCELERATION CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE, DEALER WAS NOTIFIED BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THERE HAS BEEN SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN THE RPM INCREASING WITHOUT ACCELERATION CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE, DEALER WAS NOTIFIED BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*JB

Nov 7, 2001 Electrical System

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 CONSUMER.*AK *YD

Nov 7, 2001 Electrical System

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 CONSUMER.*AK *YD

Aug 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES SQUEALED ONLY WHEN BACKING UP. HAD BRAKE SHOES CLEANED MANY TIMES BY DEALER. ALWAYS THE SAME THING UNTIL REPLACING REAR BRAKES FIXED PROBLEM. NOT UNDER WARRANTY.*AK

Aug 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES SQUEALED ONLY WHEN BACKING UP. HAD BRAKE SHOES CLEANED MANY TIMES BY DEALER. ALWAYS THE SAME THING UNTIL REPLACING REAR BRAKES FIXED PROBLEM. NOT UNDER WARRANTY.*AK

Jun 20, 2001 Seat Belts

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 WAS SEATED IN MIDDLE BACK SEAT, TOYOTA REIMBURSED CONSUMER. *SLC

Jun 20, 2001 Seat Belts

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 WAS SEATED IN MIDDLE BACK SEAT, TOYOTA REIMBURSED CONSUMER. *SLC

Mar 9, 2001 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 9, 2001 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 8, 2001 Steering

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 WILL PRIVATELY TELL YOU THAT THEY SEE ALL THE TIME.*AK

Mar 8, 2001 Steering

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 WILL PRIVATELY TELL YOU THAT THEY SEE ALL THE TIME.*AK

Feb 20, 2001 Visibility

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 BE CONTACTING DEALER. PLEASE ADD VIN# TO FORM. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Visibility

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 BE CONTACTING DEALER. PLEASE ADD VIN# TO FORM. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Steering

RACK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING PUMP IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT, PARTS ON BACK ORDER. CJ

Feb 12, 2001 Steering

RACK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING PUMP IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT, PARTS ON BACK ORDER. CJ

Feb 12, 2001 Steering

RACK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING PUMP IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT, PARTS ON BACK ORDER. CJ

Feb 12, 2001 Steering

RACK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING PUMP IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT, PARTS ON BACK ORDER. CJ

Dec 28, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING RACK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, HAD BEEN LEAKING WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. BUT , THEN DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. CURRENTLY, THERE IS A TSB ON THAT PROBLEM. VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY, AND DEALER KNEW WHAT PROBLEM WAS. DEALER OFFERED TO PAY FOR PART, BUT CONSUMER FELT D...

Dec 28, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING RACK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, HAD BEEN LEAKING WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. BUT , THEN DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. CURRENTLY, THERE IS A TSB ON THAT PROBLEM. VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY, AND DEALER KNEW WHAT PROBLEM WAS. DEALER OFFERED TO PAY FOR PART, BUT CONSUMER FELT D...

Oct 20, 2000 Tires

THE STEEL BELTS OF THE BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES (P205/65R15) SEPARATED CAUSING VIBRATION, CONSUMER BOUGHT A NEW SET OF BRIDGESTONE TIRES OF THE SAME MODEL BUT WHILE DRIVING ONE OF THE NEW TIRES EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. NLM

Oct 20, 2000 Tires

THE STEEL BELTS OF THE BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES (P205/65R15) SEPARATED CAUSING VIBRATION, CONSUMER BOUGHT A NEW SET OF BRIDGESTONE TIRES OF THE SAME MODEL BUT WHILE DRIVING ONE OF THE NEW TIRES EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. NLM

Oct 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 BUT THE SIX CYLINDER IS THE PROBLEM. I HAVE TALKED TO ABOUT 20 PEOPLE WHO HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH ENGINE SLUDGE.THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL HOW MANY PEOPLE ...

Oct 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 BUT THE SIX CYLINDER IS THE PROBLEM. I HAVE TALKED TO ABOUT 20 PEOPLE WHO HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH ENGINE SLUDGE.THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL HOW MANY PEOPLE ...

Aug 9, 2000 Structure

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. MY SAFETY CONCERN IS THAT THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK IS NOT ON BUT IT MAY BE SOMEHOW CONNECTED TO THE PROBLEM. ...

Aug 9, 2000 Structure

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. MY SAFETY CONCERN IS THAT THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK IS NOT ON BUT IT MAY BE SOMEHOW CONNECTED TO THE PROBLEM. ...

Mar 9, 2000 Seats

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT WIGGLES AROUND. WAS REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Seats

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT WIGGLES AROUND. WAS REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Visibility

WHEN THE DEFOGGER IS TURNED ON THE WINDOWS START TO FOG UP, OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Visibility

WHEN THE DEFOGGER IS TURNED ON THE WINDOWS START TO FOG UP, OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 17, 2000 Steering

RAPID POWER STEERING FLUID LOSS --SEEMS COMMON IN AVALONS. NO PARTS AVAILABLE BECAUSE ON BACK ORDER. *AK

Jan 17, 2000 Steering

RAPID POWER STEERING FLUID LOSS --SEEMS COMMON IN AVALONS. NO PARTS AVAILABLE BECAUSE ON BACK ORDER. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Visibility

WHEN DEFROSTING, A/C FAILS, HOT AIR COMES OUT OF WINDOW VENTS AND WINDOW FOGS UP MAKING DRIVING IMPOSSIBLE. YH

Dec 20, 1999 Visibility

WHEN DEFROSTING, A/C FAILS, HOT AIR COMES OUT OF WINDOW VENTS AND WINDOW FOGS UP MAKING DRIVING IMPOSSIBLE. YH

Nov 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

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 PROCEDED TO PARK. CONSUMER FELT THIS CAR COULD HAVE HIT SOMEONE IF THEY WERE CROSSING. *AK

Nov 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

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 PROCEDED TO PARK. CONSUMER FELT THIS CAR COULD HAVE HIT SOMEONE IF THEY WERE CROSSING. *AK

Oct 28, 1999 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT DO NOT ALWAYS RETRACT WHEN RELEASED THUS DAMAGING THE DOOR AND PREVENTING THE LOCKING APPARATUS FROM WORKING PROPERLY. NLM

Oct 28, 1999 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT DO NOT ALWAYS RETRACT WHEN RELEASED THUS DAMAGING THE DOOR AND PREVENTING THE LOCKING APPARATUS FROM WORKING PROPERLY. NLM

Sep 26, 1999 Visibility

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 MILEAGE, AVALON'S WIPERS SQUEEK. NOISE IS INTERNAL. CAN BE HEARD WITH WIPERS FOLDED UP AWAY FROM GLASS. DEALERS ARE HELPLESS, CARS OFF WARRANTY.

Sep 26, 1999 Visibility

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 MILEAGE, AVALON'S WIPERS SQUEEK. NOISE IS INTERNAL. CAN BE HEARD WITH WIPERS FOLDED UP AWAY FROM GLASS. DEALERS ARE HELPLESS, CARS OFF WARRANTY.

Aug 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT CITY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS SYSTEM IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Aug 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT CITY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS SYSTEM IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Visibility

VEHICLE INSTANTLY FOGS UP FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING. CAUSING SERIOUS OBSTRUCTION OF VIEW. AIR COND. SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE USED IN THE WINTER IN ORDER TO KEEP WINDOWS CLEAR. SEVERAL NEAR COLLISIONS ON FREEWAY.

Jul 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKES MAKE LOUD WHISTLE WHEN IN BACKING OUT OF PARKING PLACE.

Jul 23, 1999 Visibility

VEHICLE INSTANTLY FOGS UP FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING. CAUSING SERIOUS OBSTRUCTION OF VIEW. AIR COND. SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE USED IN THE WINTER IN ORDER TO KEEP WINDOWS CLEAR. SEVERAL NEAR COLLISIONS ON FREEWAY.

Jul 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKES MAKE LOUD WHISTLE WHEN IN BACKING OUT OF PARKING PLACE.

Jul 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THREE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. MJS (SB ISSUED 60218,60252).

Jul 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THREE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. MJS (SB ISSUED 60218,60252).

Mar 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GIVING OFF SMOKE AFTER OIL CHANGE. ENTIRE ENGINE HAS BEEN DISMANTLED AND IS BEING REASSEMBLED. OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED AT APPROPRIATE SERVICE INTERVALS. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GIVING OFF SMOKE AFTER OIL CHANGE. ENTIRE ENGINE HAS BEEN DISMANTLED AND IS BEING REASSEMBLED. OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED AT APPROPRIATE SERVICE INTERVALS. *AK

Feb 19, 1999 Wheels

ON A NORMAL ROUTINE TIRE CHANGE, THE LUGS:NUTS BROKE. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Feb 19, 1999 Wheels

ON A NORMAL ROUTINE TIRE CHANGE, THE LUGS:NUTS BROKE. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Oct 27, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS FAILED RESULTING IN BURNING AND SMOKE.

Oct 27, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS FAILED RESULTING IN BURNING AND SMOKE.

Jul 29, 1998 Air Bags

CANNOT FIND DEALER TO INSTALL AIR BAG CUT OFF SWITCH.

Jul 29, 1998 Air Bags

CANNOT FIND DEALER TO INSTALL AIR BAG CUT OFF SWITCH.

Jul 15, 1998 Tires

TIRES SHOW ABNORMAL WEAR ON OUTSIDE OF THE EDGES CAUSED BY UNDER-INFLATION AND HARD CORNERING.

Jul 15, 1998 Tires

TIRES SHOW ABNORMAL WEAR ON OUTSIDE OF THE EDGES CAUSED BY UNDER-INFLATION AND HARD CORNERING.

Jul 12, 1998 Power Train

OWNER NOT NOTIFIED OF TSB TC002-96 AND TC001-97.

Jul 12, 1998 Power Train

OWNER NOT NOTIFIED OF TSB TC002-96 AND TC001-97.

Jul 10, 1998 Tires

BRIDGESTONE FRONT TIRES EXPERIENCE ABNORMAL WEAR.

Jul 10, 1998 Tires

BRIDGESTONE FRONT TIRES EXPERIENCE ABNORMAL WEAR.

Jul 1, 1998 Equipment

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 VISIBILITY WHEN SHUTS OFF, FOGGING WINDSHIELD.

Jul 1, 1998 Equipment

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 VISIBILITY WHEN SHUTS OFF, FOGGING WINDSHIELD.

Jun 18, 1998 Power Train

AFTER VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK AND THE IGNITION TURNED OFF, VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINE AND IMPACTED A BRICK WALL.

Jun 18, 1998 Power Train

AFTER VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK AND THE IGNITION TURNED OFF, VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINE AND IMPACTED A BRICK WALL.

Mar 21, 1998 Tires

ABNORMAL WEAR OF BRIDGESTONE TIRES. *AK

Mar 21, 1998 Tires

ABNORMAL WEAR OF BRIDGESTONE TIRES. *AK

Jan 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS SQUEAL DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR. *AK

Jan 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS SQUEAL DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR. *AK

Dec 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS.

Dec 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS.

Nov 21, 1997 Exterior Lighting

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 FOR PROBLEM, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. *AK

Nov 21, 1997 Exterior Lighting

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 FOR PROBLEM, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. *AK

Nov 4, 1997 Visibility

WINDOW SHATTERED AND BROKE WHILE DRIVING.

Nov 4, 1997 Visibility

WINDOW SHATTERED AND BROKE WHILE DRIVING.

Oct 27, 1997 Unknown Or Other

LIGHT BULB INDICATOR FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Equipment

AM RADIO FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EMISSION CONTROL VALVE FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CANISTER ASSEMBLY AND VACCUMS FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Unknown Or Other

LIGHT BULB INDICATOR FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Equipment

AM RADIO FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EMISSION CONTROL VALVE FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CANISTER ASSEMBLY AND VACCUMS FAILED.

Oct 9, 1997 Seats Crash

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 RECLINING POSITION. *AK

Oct 9, 1997 Seats Crash

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 RECLINING POSITION. *AK

Sep 19, 1997 Suspension

MAIN BEARINGS HAVE TOO MUCH CLEARANCE.

Sep 19, 1997 Suspension

MAIN BEARINGS HAVE TOO MUCH CLEARANCE.

Sep 18, 1997 Visibility

HIGH FREQUENCY WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DASH WINDSHIELD AREA.

Sep 18, 1997 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED.

Sep 18, 1997 Visibility

HIGH FREQUENCY WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DASH WINDSHIELD AREA.

Sep 18, 1997 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Exterior Lighting

REAR TURN SIGNAL BULBS FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Exterior Lighting

TURNING SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Exterior Lighting

REAR TURN SIGNAL BULBS FAILED.

Sep 11, 1997 Exterior Lighting

TURNING SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED.

Sep 10, 1997 Equipment

CD PLAYER JAMMED.

Sep 10, 1997 Visibility

SWITCH TO ACTUATE WINDOW.

Sep 10, 1997 Equipment

CD PLAYER JAMMED.

Sep 10, 1997 Visibility

SWITCH TO ACTUATE WINDOW.

Aug 19, 1997 Visibility

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 CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY BE DANGEROUS FOR CONSUMER TO INHALE.

Aug 19, 1997 Visibility

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 CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY BE DANGEROUS FOR CONSUMER TO INHALE.

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE NOISY AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY.

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPER FAILED.

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE NOISY AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY.

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPER FAILED.

Jul 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING.

Jul 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING.

May 16, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING SPEEDS OF 15 MPH. CONSUMER FEELS AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT DEPLOY IN COLLISIONS UNDER 30MPH.

May 16, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING SPEEDS OF 15 MPH. CONSUMER FEELS AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT DEPLOY IN COLLISIONS UNDER 30MPH.

May 16, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING SPEEDS OF 15 MPH. CONSUMER FEELS AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT DEPLOY IN COLLISIONS UNDER 30MPH.

May 16, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING SPEEDS OF 15 MPH. CONSUMER FEELS AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT DEPLOY IN COLLISIONS UNDER 30MPH.

Apr 24, 1997 Electrical System

SECURITY SYSTEM FAILED.

Apr 24, 1997 Electrical System

SECURITY SYSTEM FAILED.

Apr 23, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED.

Apr 23, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED.

Apr 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Apr 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Apr 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.

Apr 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.

Mar 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DRIVING INTO PARKING LOT; STARTED TO TURN VEHICLE, IT ACCELERATED SUDDENLY & HIT POST IN FRONT OF STORE; BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. *AK

Mar 14, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

DRIVING INTO PARKING LOT; STARTED TO TURN VEHICLE, IT ACCELERATED SUDDENLY & HIT POST IN FRONT OF STORE; BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Suspension

BOLT JOINT FAILED.

Mar 6, 1997 Suspension

BOLT JOINT FAILED.

Feb 28, 1997 Electrical System

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

Feb 28, 1997 Electrical System

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

Feb 20, 1997 Tires

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 PROBLEM WITH THE CAR SINCE THEN. *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Tires

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 PROBLEM WITH THE CAR SINCE THEN. *AK

Feb 14, 1997 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM IS TOO SENSITIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWERVE ON WINDY DAYS. *AK

Feb 14, 1997 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM IS TOO SENSITIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWERVE ON WINDY DAYS. *AK

Feb 12, 1997 Exterior Lighting

SIGNAL LIGHTS INOPERATIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HAZARD LIGHTS INOPERATIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Equipment

RADIO INOPERATIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Exterior Lighting

BACK UP LIGHTS INOPERATIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMOG PARTS FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Visibility

FRONT WINDOW HAS AN AIR LEAK, CAUSING NOISE.

Feb 12, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING BELT FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Exterior Lighting

SIGNAL LIGHTS INOPERATIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HAZARD LIGHTS INOPERATIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Equipment

RADIO INOPERATIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Exterior Lighting

BACK UP LIGHTS INOPERATIVE.

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMOG PARTS FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Visibility

FRONT WINDOW HAS AN AIR LEAK, CAUSING NOISE.

Feb 12, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING BELT FAILED.

Feb 3, 1997 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM IS TOO SENSITIVE CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWERVE DURING WINDY CONDITIONS.

Feb 3, 1997 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM IS TOO SENSITIVE CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWERVE DURING WINDY CONDITIONS.

Jan 27, 1997 Exterior Lighting

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.

Jan 27, 1997 Exterior Lighting

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.

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Nov 4, 1996 Unknown Or Other

THE REMOTE CONTROL MECHANISM IS VERY SENSITIVE AND OPENED THE TRUCK INADVERTENTLY. *AK *JB

Nov 4, 1996 Unknown Or Other

THE REMOTE CONTROL MECHANISM IS VERY SENSITIVE AND OPENED THE TRUCK INADVERTENTLY. *AK *JB

Oct 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE POORLY ADJUSTED, THEY COME ON TOO LATE. *AK

Oct 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE POORLY ADJUSTED, THEY COME ON TOO LATE. *AK

Oct 2, 1996 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING ON SMOTTH, WELL TRAVELED, PAVED ROAD RIGHT REAR DOOR WINDOW SHATTERED WITH PIECES ACROSS BACK SEAT AND IN THE STREET. *AK

Oct 2, 1996 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING ON SMOTTH, WELL TRAVELED, PAVED ROAD RIGHT REAR DOOR WINDOW SHATTERED WITH PIECES ACROSS BACK SEAT AND IN THE STREET. *AK

Oct 1, 1996 Electrical System

CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, DRIVER HEARD LOUD NOISE, VEHICLE TOTALLY SHUT DOWN. *AK

Oct 1, 1996 Electrical System

CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, DRIVER HEARD LOUD NOISE, VEHICLE TOTALLY SHUT DOWN. *AK

Sep 25, 1996 Structure

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK DESIGN REQUIRES OPERATOR TO UNLOCK DOOR BEFORE PULLING HANDLE, WHICH COULD BE DIFFICULT TO DO IN STRESSFUL SITUATIONS.

Sep 25, 1996 Structure

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK DESIGN REQUIRES OPERATOR TO UNLOCK DOOR BEFORE PULLING HANDLE, WHICH COULD BE DIFFICULT TO DO IN STRESSFUL SITUATIONS.

Jun 18, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM A STOPPED POSITION. *DH

Jun 18, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM A STOPPED POSITION. *DH

May 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SD

May 22, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK RELEASE MALFUNCTIONED. *SD

May 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SD

May 22, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK RELEASE MALFUNCTIONED. *SD

May 10, 1996 Structure

EXTENSIVE WIND NOISE INSIDE VEHICLE. *SD

May 10, 1996 Structure

EXTENSIVE WIND NOISE INSIDE VEHICLE. *SD

Apr 10, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL COLLISION; REARENDED ANOTHER VAN AT STANDSTILL; SPEED UNKNOWN. *AK

Apr 10, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL COLLISION; REARENDED ANOTHER VAN AT STANDSTILL; SPEED UNKNOWN. *AK

Jan 25, 1996 Suspension

THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Suspension

THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Suspension

THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Suspension

THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. TT