1998 TOYOTA AVALON

Tie rods detached from frame, along with steering parts became unsafe on minor highway speed turnes

Tie rods detached from frame, along with steering parts became unsafe on minor highway speed turnes

All plastic parts are disintegrating, seer belts, door locks, door handles, AC vents , body trim, steering wheel, lights, & anything made of plastic

All plastic parts are disintegrating, seer belts, door locks, door handles, AC vents , body trim, steering wheel, lights, & anything made of plastic

Tie rods detached from frame, along with steering parts became unsafe on minor highway speed turnes

Tie rods detached from frame, along with steering parts became unsafe on minor highway speed turnes

All plastic parts are disintegrating, seer belts, door locks, door handles, AC vents , body trim, steering wheel, lights, & anything made of plastic

All plastic parts are disintegrating, seer belts, door locks, door handles, AC vents , body trim, steering wheel, lights, & anything made of plastic

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN IN TRAFFIC AT THE LIGHT, ALTERNATOR WAS TESTED. BATTERY LIGHT STAY ON, LIGHTS DIMMED OUT, LOST SPEED. HAD TO GET PUSHED OUT THE ROAD AT A BUSY INTERSECTION IN ATLANTA GEORGIA ON CLEVELAND AVENUE.. BOUGHT A SECOND ALTERNATOR, SAME EXACT INCIDENT . ONCE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURN...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN IN TRAFFIC AT THE LIGHT, ALTERNATOR WAS TESTED. BATTERY LIGHT STAY ON, LIGHTS DIMMED OUT, LOST SPEED. HAD TO GET PUSHED OUT THE ROAD AT A BUSY INTERSECTION IN ATLANTA GEORGIA ON CLEVELAND AVENUE.. BOUGHT A SECOND ALTERNATOR, SAME EXACT INCIDENT . ONCE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURN...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN IN TRAFFIC AT THE LIGHT, ALTERNATOR WAS TESTED. BATTERY LIGHT STAY ON, LIGHTS DIMMED OUT, LOST SPEED. HAD TO GET PUSHED OUT THE ROAD AT A BUSY INTERSECTION IN ATLANTA GEORGIA ON CLEVELAND AVENUE.. BOUGHT A SECOND ALTERNATOR, SAME EXACT INCIDENT . ONCE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURN...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN IN TRAFFIC AT THE LIGHT, ALTERNATOR WAS TESTED. BATTERY LIGHT STAY ON, LIGHTS DIMMED OUT, LOST SPEED. HAD TO GET PUSHED OUT THE ROAD AT A BUSY INTERSECTION IN ATLANTA GEORGIA ON CLEVELAND AVENUE.. BOUGHT A SECOND ALTERNATOR, SAME EXACT INCIDENT . ONCE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURN...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN IN TRAFFIC AT THE LIGHT, ALTERNATOR WAS TESTED. BATTERY LIGHT STAY ON, LIGHTS DIMMED OUT, LOST SPEED. HAD TO GET PUSHED OUT THE ROAD AT A BUSY INTERSECTION IN ATLANTA GEORGIA ON CLEVELAND AVENUE.. BOUGHT A SECOND ALTERNATOR, SAME EXACT INCIDENT . ONCE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURN...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN IN TRAFFIC AT THE LIGHT, ALTERNATOR WAS TESTED. BATTERY LIGHT STAY ON, LIGHTS DIMMED OUT, LOST SPEED. HAD TO GET PUSHED OUT THE ROAD AT A BUSY INTERSECTION IN ATLANTA GEORGIA ON CLEVELAND AVENUE.. BOUGHT A SECOND ALTERNATOR, SAME EXACT INCIDENT . ONCE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURN...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH TWO RED LIGHTS. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH TWO RED LIGHTS. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE...

ONE DAY WHEN MY CAR WAS STATIONARY AND AFTER IT HAD SET FOR A FEW DAYS I STARTED IT NORMALLY AND NOTICED THE SRS AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON MY DASH CAME ON. THIS IS BEEN ABOUT A MONTH NOW AND A LOCAL MECHANIC SAID THE CODE READING INDICATES THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THE MECHANIC...

ONE DAY WHEN MY CAR WAS STATIONARY AND AFTER IT HAD SET FOR A FEW DAYS I STARTED IT NORMALLY AND NOTICED THE SRS AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON MY DASH CAME ON. THIS IS BEEN ABOUT A MONTH NOW AND A LOCAL MECHANIC SAID THE CODE READING INDICATES THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THE MECHANIC...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT PERFORMANCE OF VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFAC...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT PERFORMANCE OF VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFAC...

WHEEL LOCKED THEN THE CAR WILL NOT START, ALARM SYSTEM LIGHT WON'T BLINK AND I'M HEARING A WINEING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD.

WHEEL LOCKED THEN THE CAR WILL NOT START, ALARM SYSTEM LIGHT WON'T BLINK AND I'M HEARING A WINEING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON START UP, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION NOR WOULD THE VEHICLE START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHI...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON START UP, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION NOR WOULD THE VEHICLE START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHI...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE INSTRUMENT PANEL THE LIGHTING WENT BLANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE INSTRUMENT PANEL THE LIGHTING WENT BLANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ...

THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE FILLS WITH GASOLINE/FUEL FUMES EVERY TIME THE GAS INDICATOR REACHES 1/4 OF A TANK. TOYOTA DEALER REPLACED FUEL INJECTOR HOWEVER THIS DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. *TR

THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE FILLS WITH GASOLINE/FUEL FUMES EVERY TIME THE GAS INDICATOR REACHES 1/4 OF A TANK. TOYOTA DEALER REPLACED FUEL INJECTOR HOWEVER THIS DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. *TR

AFTER GETTING OFF THE FREEWAY AND DRIVING ON SURFACE STREETS, I HAD A COMPLETE TIRE BLOW OUT. WHEN PULLED OVER THE RESULTING TIRE WAS TORN TO SHREDS. THE TIRE WAS PURCHASED A LITTLE OVER 3 YEARS AGO WITH ABOUT 25,000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRES WERE RECENTLY MAINTAINED (ROTATED AND ALIGNED). THERE WAS A ...

AFTER GETTING OFF THE FREEWAY AND DRIVING ON SURFACE STREETS, I HAD A COMPLETE TIRE BLOW OUT. WHEN PULLED OVER THE RESULTING TIRE WAS TORN TO SHREDS. THE TIRE WAS PURCHASED A LITTLE OVER 3 YEARS AGO WITH ABOUT 25,000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRES WERE RECENTLY MAINTAINED (ROTATED AND ALIGNED). THERE WAS A ...

AFTER GETTING OFF THE FREEWAY AND DRIVING ON SURFACE STREETS, I HAD A COMPLETE TIRE BLOW OUT. WHEN PULLED OVER THE RESULTING TIRE WAS TORN TO SHREDS. THE TIRE WAS PURCHASED A LITTLE OVER 3 YEARS AGO WITH ABOUT 25,000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRES WERE RECENTLY MAINTAINED (ROTATED AND ALIGNED). THERE WAS A ...

AFTER GETTING OFF THE FREEWAY AND DRIVING ON SURFACE STREETS, I HAD A COMPLETE TIRE BLOW OUT. WHEN PULLED OVER THE RESULTING TIRE WAS TORN TO SHREDS. THE TIRE WAS PURCHASED A LITTLE OVER 3 YEARS AGO WITH ABOUT 25,000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRES WERE RECENTLY MAINTAINED (ROTATED AND ALIGNED). THERE WAS A ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN THE PARK POSITION. WHEN THE CONTACT PROCEEDED TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE'S SPEED SUDDENLY AND INDEPENDENTLY INCREASED UP TO 45 MPH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT THE CURB AND FLIP OVER. THE CONTACT SU...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN THE PARK POSITION. WHEN THE CONTACT PROCEEDED TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE'S SPEED SUDDENLY AND INDEPENDENTLY INCREASED UP TO 45 MPH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT THE CURB AND FLIP OVER. THE CONTACT SU...

1998 TOYOTA AVALON STUCK GAS PEDAL *GR THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. HE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID HITTING A PARKED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE JUMPED THE CURB AND ACROSS THE SIDEWALK AND DOWN A SLIGHT DECLINE AND HIT A TREE ABOUT 40 TO 50 FEET FROM...

1998 TOYOTA AVALON STUCK GAS PEDAL *GR THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. HE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID HITTING A PARKED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE JUMPED THE CURB AND ACROSS THE SIDEWALK AND DOWN A SLIGHT DECLINE AND HIT A TREE ABOUT 40 TO 50 FEET FROM...

ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 19, 2005. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT ASIDE OF A SHOE SHOP AND APPLIED MY BRAKE TO STOP. THE 1998 TOYOTA AVALON WHICH I WAS DRIVING REFUSED TO STOP AND CONTINUED ON INTO THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING AT MAYBE 30 MPH. I WAS SURE THAT I HAD APPLIED EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE BUT ...

ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 19, 2005. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT ASIDE OF A SHOE SHOP AND APPLIED MY BRAKE TO STOP. THE 1998 TOYOTA AVALON WHICH I WAS DRIVING REFUSED TO STOP AND CONTINUED ON INTO THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING AT MAYBE 30 MPH. I WAS SURE THAT I HAD APPLIED EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE BUT ...

ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 19, 2005. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT ASIDE OF A SHOE SHOP AND APPLIED MY BRAKE TO STOP. THE 1998 TOYOTA AVALON WHICH I WAS DRIVING REFUSED TO STOP AND CONTINUED ON INTO THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING AT MAYBE 30 MPH. I WAS SURE THAT I HAD APPLIED EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE BUT ...

ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 19, 2005. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT ASIDE OF A SHOE SHOP AND APPLIED MY BRAKE TO STOP. THE 1998 TOYOTA AVALON WHICH I WAS DRIVING REFUSED TO STOP AND CONTINUED ON INTO THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING AT MAYBE 30 MPH. I WAS SURE THAT I HAD APPLIED EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE BUT ...

MY DAUGHTER PURCHASED A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON FROM A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL. MY DAUGHTER'S FRIEND DROVE THE CAR HOME BECAUSE SHE COULD NOT DRIVE THE STANDARD VEHICLE MY DAUGHTER USED TO GET THE AVALON. MY DAUGHTER FOLLOWED IN THE VEHICLE THAT HAD STANDARD SHIFT. SUDDENLY, THE AVALON BEGAN ACCELERATING TO ...

MY DAUGHTER PURCHASED A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON FROM A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL. MY DAUGHTER'S FRIEND DROVE THE CAR HOME BECAUSE SHE COULD NOT DRIVE THE STANDARD VEHICLE MY DAUGHTER USED TO GET THE AVALON. MY DAUGHTER FOLLOWED IN THE VEHICLE THAT HAD STANDARD SHIFT. SUDDENLY, THE AVALON BEGAN ACCELERATING TO ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE OR REVERSE AT A LOW SPEED THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUC...

THE POWER STEERING ON MY TOYOTA AVALON KEEPS GETTING DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE MAINTENANCE GARAGE HAS FIXED IT ONCE INDICATING IT WAS A "STEERING SHAFT LUBRICATION PROBLEM". NOW IT IS DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN. STEERING IS HARD TO TURN THEN SOMETIMES JUMPS BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING "KICKS-IN". *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE OR REVERSE AT A LOW SPEED THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUC...

THE POWER STEERING ON MY TOYOTA AVALON KEEPS GETTING DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE MAINTENANCE GARAGE HAS FIXED IT ONCE INDICATING IT WAS A "STEERING SHAFT LUBRICATION PROBLEM". NOW IT IS DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN. STEERING IS HARD TO TURN THEN SOMETIMES JUMPS BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING "KICKS-IN". *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, PROCEEDING TO A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV EXCESSIVELY HIGH. THE DRIVER APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE SLO...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, PROCEEDING TO A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV EXCESSIVELY HIGH. THE DRIVER APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE SLO...

WHILE ACCELERATING MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, CAR'S ACCELERATOR STUCK "TO THE FLOOR", CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE TO 80MPH UNTIL THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PHYSICALLY LIFT THE PEDAL WITH THE SIDE OF HER FOOT. BROUGHT CAR TO REPAIR CENTER WHERE NO CAUSE WAS FOUND. PROBLEM HAS NOT OCCURRED SINCE INITIAL IN...

WHILE ACCELERATING MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, CAR'S ACCELERATOR STUCK "TO THE FLOOR", CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE TO 80MPH UNTIL THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PHYSICALLY LIFT THE PEDAL WITH THE SIDE OF HER FOOT. BROUGHT CAR TO REPAIR CENTER WHERE NO CAUSE WAS FOUND. PROBLEM HAS NOT OCCURRED SINCE INITIAL IN...

WHILE ACCELERATING MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, CAR'S ACCELERATOR STUCK "TO THE FLOOR", CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE TO 80MPH UNTIL THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PHYSICALLY LIFT THE PEDAL WITH THE SIDE OF HER FOOT. BROUGHT CAR TO REPAIR CENTER WHERE NO CAUSE WAS FOUND. PROBLEM HAS NOT OCCURRED SINCE INITIAL IN...

WHILE ACCELERATING MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, CAR'S ACCELERATOR STUCK "TO THE FLOOR", CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE TO 80MPH UNTIL THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PHYSICALLY LIFT THE PEDAL WITH THE SIDE OF HER FOOT. BROUGHT CAR TO REPAIR CENTER WHERE NO CAUSE WAS FOUND. PROBLEM HAS NOT OCCURRED SINCE INITIAL IN...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 15 TO 30 MPH SHE CRASHED INTO A CURB. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE AWAY FROM THE CURB THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. SHE PULLED THE STEERING WHEEL TO ATTEMPT TO STOP AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER AND LANDED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. SHE B...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 15 TO 30 MPH SHE CRASHED INTO A CURB. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE AWAY FROM THE CURB THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. SHE PULLED THE STEERING WHEEL TO ATTEMPT TO STOP AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER AND LANDED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. SHE B...

RAPID ACCELERATION WHEN PUT IN REVERSE.WENT OUT OF GARAGE AT UNCONTROLLABLE SPEED. OVER RODE BRAKES. I WAS TRYING TO AVOID HITTING CARS AND HOUSES. STOPPED ACROSS STREET IN NEIGHBOR,S YARD. I HEARD A LOUD WHEN IT STOPPED. I APPARENTLY TURNED THE IGNITION OFF,BECAUSE IT DID,T HIT ANYTHING. *TR

RAPID ACCELERATION WHEN PUT IN REVERSE.WENT OUT OF GARAGE AT UNCONTROLLABLE SPEED. OVER RODE BRAKES. I WAS TRYING TO AVOID HITTING CARS AND HOUSES. STOPPED ACROSS STREET IN NEIGHBOR,S YARD. I HEARD A LOUD WHEN IT STOPPED. I APPARENTLY TURNED THE IGNITION OFF,BECAUSE IT DID,T HIT ANYTHING. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, WHILE IN REVERSE OR MOVING FORWARD A LOUD METAL NOISE IS PRESENT IN THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT BRAKE FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE AND THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CONF...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, WHILE IN REVERSE OR MOVING FORWARD A LOUD METAL NOISE IS PRESENT IN THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT BRAKE FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE AND THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CONF...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, WHILE IN REVERSE OR MOVING FORWARD A LOUD METAL NOISE IS PRESENT IN THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT BRAKE FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE AND THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CONF...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, WHILE IN REVERSE OR MOVING FORWARD A LOUD METAL NOISE IS PRESENT IN THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT BRAKE FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE AND THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CONF...

RETAINING HOOK ON DRIVER SIDE FLOORMAT HAS BROKEN OFF CAUSING FLOORMAT TO MOVE FORWARD TOWARDS BRAKE AND GAS PETALS. FOOT GETS CAUGHT ON MAT AND BLOCKS PETALS. HAVE NOT ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR AS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE AREA UNDER RUG TO SECURE HOOK. *TR

RETAINING HOOK ON DRIVER SIDE FLOORMAT HAS BROKEN OFF CAUSING FLOORMAT TO MOVE FORWARD TOWARDS BRAKE AND GAS PETALS. FOOT GETS CAUGHT ON MAT AND BLOCKS PETALS. HAVE NOT ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR AS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE AREA UNDER RUG TO SECURE HOOK. *TR

FRONT SEAT POWER MOTOR/SWITCH FAILURE - WENT TO ADJUST SEAT AND IT WENT FORWARD AND WOULD NOT STOP AND I HAD AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TIME EXITING VEHICLE. I AM A WOMAN AND WAS STRANDED AND HAD TO HAVE SOMEONE SMALLER THAN ME DRIVE MY VEHICLE. ALSO UNABLE TO GO TO WORK. SEAT MOTOR SHOULD NOT FAIL ...

FRONT SEAT POWER MOTOR/SWITCH FAILURE - WENT TO ADJUST SEAT AND IT WENT FORWARD AND WOULD NOT STOP AND I HAD AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TIME EXITING VEHICLE. I AM A WOMAN AND WAS STRANDED AND HAD TO HAVE SOMEONE SMALLER THAN ME DRIVE MY VEHICLE. ALSO UNABLE TO GO TO WORK. SEAT MOTOR SHOULD NOT FAIL ...

I'VE NOTICED MY TIRES THIS MORNING ARE STARTING TO TEAR I ONLY HAVE ABOUT 5 TO 7000 MILES ON THEM I HARDLY USE THE CAR,HOWEVER I TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY VEHICLE,I'VE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM UNTIL NOW I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS TAKEN CARE OF, NANKANG SPORT NS-1 215-45-17. *TR

I'VE NOTICED MY TIRES THIS MORNING ARE STARTING TO TEAR I ONLY HAVE ABOUT 5 TO 7000 MILES ON THEM I HARDLY USE THE CAR,HOWEVER I TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY VEHICLE,I'VE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM UNTIL NOW I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS TAKEN CARE OF, NANKANG SPORT NS-1 215-45-17. *TR

UPON TRYING TO START MY CAR, MY KEY WOULDN'T TURN. I THOUGHT IT COULD BE A WARN OUT KEY, SO I TRIED MY SECOND MASTER KEY AND WHEN IT WOULDN'T TURN EITHER I TRIED MY SUB KEY WHICH FAILED JUST AS WELL. I KEPT TRYING WITH MY TWO MASTER KEYS, TAKING THEM OUT AND PUTTING THEM BACK IN REPEATEDLY. UNTIL FI...

UPON TRYING TO START MY CAR, MY KEY WOULDN'T TURN. I THOUGHT IT COULD BE A WARN OUT KEY, SO I TRIED MY SECOND MASTER KEY AND WHEN IT WOULDN'T TURN EITHER I TRIED MY SUB KEY WHICH FAILED JUST AS WELL. I KEPT TRYING WITH MY TWO MASTER KEYS, TAKING THEM OUT AND PUTTING THEM BACK IN REPEATEDLY. UNTIL FI...

I OWN A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON, WHICH IS EXPERIENCING CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA 98E035000. SPECIFICALLY, HVAC FAN WORKS SPORADICALLY. LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS REFUSE TO CHECK WIRING HARNESS FOR RECALL ELIGIBILITY, AS CALLED FOR IN NHTSA: 98E035000. DEALERSHIPS WILL ONLY RUN VIN THOUGH DATABAS...

I OWN A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON, WHICH IS EXPERIENCING CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA 98E035000. SPECIFICALLY, HVAC FAN WORKS SPORADICALLY. LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS REFUSE TO CHECK WIRING HARNESS FOR RECALL ELIGIBILITY, AS CALLED FOR IN NHTSA: 98E035000. DEALERSHIPS WILL ONLY RUN VIN THOUGH DATABAS...

1998 TOYOTA AVALON - WITHOUT WARNING, THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER & FANS QUIT WORKING. THIS IS INTERMITTENT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO GO OUT. THIS CAN BE A SAFETY ISSUE IF WE ARE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, OR ANYWHERE FOR THAT MATTER, DURING A COLD SPELL AND THE DEFROSTER SUDDENLY GOES OFF. S...

1998 TOYOTA AVALON - WITHOUT WARNING, THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER & FANS QUIT WORKING. THIS IS INTERMITTENT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO GO OUT. THIS CAN BE A SAFETY ISSUE IF WE ARE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, OR ANYWHERE FOR THAT MATTER, DURING A COLD SPELL AND THE DEFROSTER SUDDENLY GOES OFF. S...

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...

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...

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 1998 TOYOTA AVALON AT 45 MPH, THE OIL LIGHT TURNED ON, AND THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT RESTARTED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME. THE MECHANIC ADVISED HIM NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE SLU...

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 1998 TOYOTA AVALON AT 45 MPH, THE OIL LIGHT TURNED ON, AND THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT RESTARTED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME. THE MECHANIC ADVISED HIM NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE SLU...

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT WAS NOT DRIVING HIS VEHICLE WHEN HE FOUND A BEARING NUT LAYING IN THE BACK SEAT OF HIS VEHICLE WHICH CAME FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT. DUE TO THE MISSING BEARING, THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS NOT POSITIONED PROPERLY ON THE TRACK AND HE COULD HEAR METAL G...

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT WAS NOT DRIVING HIS VEHICLE WHEN HE FOUND A BEARING NUT LAYING IN THE BACK SEAT OF HIS VEHICLE WHICH CAME FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT. DUE TO THE MISSING BEARING, THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS NOT POSITIONED PROPERLY ON THE TRACK AND HE COULD HEAR METAL G...

THE FRONT SUSPENSION RATTLES REALLY LOUD WHEN GOING OVER SMALL WASHBOARD TYPE BUMPS OR ANY DISTURBANCES IN THE ROAD. THIS IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY STRUT MOUNT. *JB

THE FRONT SUSPENSION RATTLES REALLY LOUD WHEN GOING OVER SMALL WASHBOARD TYPE BUMPS OR ANY DISTURBANCES IN THE ROAD. THIS IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY STRUT MOUNT. *JB

ON A 98 TOYOTA AVALON XLS: THE A/C AND HEATING SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY OCCASIONALLY. THE FRONT AND REAR DEFOGGERS FAIL ALSO. WHEN THE SHUT DOWN OCCURS, THE AIR VENTS EMIT VERY HOT AIR, EVEN THOUGH THE THERMOSTAT IS SET FOR A/C. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT STARTED RAINING AND THE DEFOGGER...

ON A 98 TOYOTA AVALON XLS: THE A/C AND HEATING SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY OCCASIONALLY. THE FRONT AND REAR DEFOGGERS FAIL ALSO. WHEN THE SHUT DOWN OCCURS, THE AIR VENTS EMIT VERY HOT AIR, EVEN THOUGH THE THERMOSTAT IS SET FOR A/C. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT STARTED RAINING AND THE DEFOGGER...

ON A 98 TOYOTA AVALON XLS: THE A/C AND HEATING SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY OCCASIONALLY. THE FRONT AND REAR DEFOGGERS FAIL ALSO. WHEN THE SHUT DOWN OCCURS, THE AIR VENTS EMIT VERY HOT AIR, EVEN THOUGH THE THERMOSTAT IS SET FOR A/C. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT STARTED RAINING AND THE DEFOGGER...

ON A 98 TOYOTA AVALON XLS: THE A/C AND HEATING SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY OCCASIONALLY. THE FRONT AND REAR DEFOGGERS FAIL ALSO. WHEN THE SHUT DOWN OCCURS, THE AIR VENTS EMIT VERY HOT AIR, EVEN THOUGH THE THERMOSTAT IS SET FOR A/C. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT STARTED RAINING AND THE DEFOGGER...

THE AC CUTS OUT INTERMITTENTLY; SOMETIMES IT WILL RESTART AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING A WHILE. IN ADDITION TO CAUSING DISCOMFORT, THIS ALSO IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SINCE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WILL NOT DEFOG. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS A TSB FOR THIS PROBLEM...

THE AC CUTS OUT INTERMITTENTLY; SOMETIMES IT WILL RESTART AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING A WHILE. IN ADDITION TO CAUSING DISCOMFORT, THIS ALSO IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SINCE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WILL NOT DEFOG. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS A TSB FOR THIS PROBLEM...

SEVERE RUSTING ON REAR BRAKE ROTORS ON A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON EFFECTIVELY REDUCING THE BRAKING POWER OF THE CAR. JOHN SUMMERS A DISTRICT PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER REPRESENTATIVE OF TOYOTA STATED THAT BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS IS REDUCED, HOWEVER, HE STATED THAT THIS IS NORMAL AND NOT SUBJECT TO RECALL. HE...

SEVERE RUSTING ON REAR BRAKE ROTORS ON A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON EFFECTIVELY REDUCING THE BRAKING POWER OF THE CAR. JOHN SUMMERS A DISTRICT PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER REPRESENTATIVE OF TOYOTA STATED THAT BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS IS REDUCED, HOWEVER, HE STATED THAT THIS IS NORMAL AND NOT SUBJECT TO RECALL. HE...

THE ENTIRE HVAC SYSTEM OF THE CAR SHUTS DOWN. BLOWER, HEATER, DEFROSTER, A/C ARE ALL INOPERATIVE. CANNOT BE ACTIVATED MANUALLY. WINDSHIED QUICKLY FOGS. HOURS OR DAYS LATER, OPERATION RETURNS TO NORMAL. PROBLEM RECURS WITHOUT PATTERN.*AK

THE ENTIRE HVAC SYSTEM OF THE CAR SHUTS DOWN. BLOWER, HEATER, DEFROSTER, A/C ARE ALL INOPERATIVE. CANNOT BE ACTIVATED MANUALLY. WINDSHIED QUICKLY FOGS. HOURS OR DAYS LATER, OPERATION RETURNS TO NORMAL. PROBLEM RECURS WITHOUT PATTERN.*AK

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM. NO AIR CONDITIONING, HEATER OR FAN OPERATION. COMPLETE SHUTDOWN OF SYSTEM. WILL SOMETIMES WORK AFTER THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THIS BECOMES VERY SERIOUS BECAUSE FRONT WINDSHIELD WILL NOT DEFOG. TOYOTA RELEASED A TECHNICAL SER...

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM. NO AIR CONDITIONING, HEATER OR FAN OPERATION. COMPLETE SHUTDOWN OF SYSTEM. WILL SOMETIMES WORK AFTER THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THIS BECOMES VERY SERIOUS BECAUSE FRONT WINDSHIELD WILL NOT DEFOG. TOYOTA RELEASED A TECHNICAL SER...

THUNKING NOISE WHEN GOING OVER ROUGH PAVEMENT FROM AREA OF FRONT WHEEL ON PASSENGERS SIDE DETERMINED BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE A STRUT MOUNT, WHICH APPARENTLY IS A PROBLEM KNOWN BY TOYOTA. CAR HAS ONLY 55,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

THUNKING NOISE WHEN GOING OVER ROUGH PAVEMENT FROM AREA OF FRONT WHEEL ON PASSENGERS SIDE DETERMINED BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE A STRUT MOUNT, WHICH APPARENTLY IS A PROBLEM KNOWN BY TOYOTA. CAR HAS ONLY 55,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

THE HYDRAULIC UNIT THAT HOLDS UP THE HOOD MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO SMASH HIS HAND DUE TO HYDRAULIC UNIT'S FAILURE TO HOLD UP THE HOOD. *AK *TC

THE HYDRAULIC UNIT THAT HOLDS UP THE HOOD MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO SMASH HIS HAND DUE TO HYDRAULIC UNIT'S FAILURE TO HOLD UP THE HOOD. *AK *TC

THE HORN WAS DEFECTIVE. IT WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. OWNER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THEY REPAIRED IT ONCE IN JUNE 2003, NOW THE HORN IS DEFECTIVE AGAIN. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE HORN WASNEVER REPAIRED, IT DOESNOT RESPOND AT NORMAL SPEED.

THE HORN WAS DEFECTIVE. IT WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. OWNER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THEY REPAIRED IT ONCE IN JUNE 2003, NOW THE HORN IS DEFECTIVE AGAIN. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE HORN WASNEVER REPAIRED, IT DOESNOT RESPOND AT NORMAL SPEED.

AIR CONDITIONER HEATER BLOWER, FAILED TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

AIR CONDITIONER HEATER BLOWER, FAILED TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED WITH A WALL. WHILE AGAINST THE WALL THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TO SURGE UNTIL THE CONSUMER REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO THE COLLISION. CONSUMER SUSTAINED SLIGHT KNEE INJURIES.*...

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED WITH A WALL. WHILE AGAINST THE WALL THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TO SURGE UNTIL THE CONSUMER REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO THE COLLISION. CONSUMER SUSTAINED SLIGHT KNEE INJURIES.*...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 69,500 MARK. OOK CAR INTO DEALER AND THOUGHT IT WAS NOISY BRAKES. ROVE ABOUT 100 MORE MILES AND SOMETHING BROKE. THE TRANSMISSION ALMOST SEIZED, COULD OF CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 69,500 MARK. OOK CAR INTO DEALER AND THOUGHT IT WAS NOISY BRAKES. ROVE ABOUT 100 MORE MILES AND SOMETHING BROKE. THE TRANSMISSION ALMOST SEIZED, COULD OF CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK

I OWN A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON WITH 54,000 MILES OF USAGE. THE TWO FRONT HEAD LAMP LENS HAVE BECOME CLOUDY AND YELLOWED. I FEEL CERTAIN THAT THIS DIMINISHES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONT LIGHTS. THE ADJOINING (SIDE) LENSES ARE STILL PERFECT AND CLEAR. I'VE NOTIFIED TOYOTA BUT THEY ARE NOT ASSUMING ANY ...

I OWN A 1998 TOYOTA AVALON WITH 54,000 MILES OF USAGE. THE TWO FRONT HEAD LAMP LENS HAVE BECOME CLOUDY AND YELLOWED. I FEEL CERTAIN THAT THIS DIMINISHES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONT LIGHTS. THE ADJOINING (SIDE) LENSES ARE STILL PERFECT AND CLEAR. I'VE NOTIFIED TOYOTA BUT THEY ARE NOT ASSUMING ANY ...

WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. *AK *NM

WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. *AK *NM

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER PROPERLY. *AK *SC *JB

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER PROPERLY. *AK *SC *JB

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER PROPERLY. *AK *SC *JB

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER PROPERLY. *AK *SC *JB

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. ALSO, A LOUD NOISE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED EARLY IN THE MORNING. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE EIGHT TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. ALSO, A LOUD NOISE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED EARLY IN THE MORNING. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE EIGHT TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENTIRE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENTIRE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO AND OUT OF GEAR WHILE TRAVELLING CREATING AN UNSAFE CONDITION.

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO AND OUT OF GEAR WHILE TRAVELLING CREATING AN UNSAFE CONDITION.

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO OIL AND COOLANT MIXED IN TOGETHER.*AK

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO OIL AND COOLANT MIXED IN TOGETHER.*AK

INSIDE FAN SPEED TURNS OFF RANDOMLY WITH SECURITY LIGHT AND AC CONTROLS , OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE READING. *LA

INSIDE FAN SPEED TURNS OFF RANDOMLY WITH SECURITY LIGHT AND AC CONTROLS , OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE READING. *LA

1998 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CLIMATE CONTROL RANDOMLY QUITS WORKING. NO HEAT,NO AIR, NO DEFROST NO BLOWER. CAUSES A DANGROUS SITUATION IS YOU NEED THE DEFROSTER AND IT DOESN'T WORK

1998 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CLIMATE CONTROL RANDOMLY QUITS WORKING. NO HEAT,NO AIR, NO DEFROST NO BLOWER. CAUSES A DANGROUS SITUATION IS YOU NEED THE DEFROSTER AND IT DOESN'T WORK

AN ALLDATA TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED 12/03/1999: "A/C - ATC SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY FAILS/BECOMES INOPERATIVE. AUTO A/C SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT. INTRODUCTION: A PRODUCTION CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE FOR THE 1998-1999 AVALON A/C AMPLIFIER. THE INTERNAL LOCIC HAS BEEN CORRECTED TO ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE A...

AT 49,000 MILES, THE ENTIRE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILED. BOTH THE COMPRESSOR AND THE CONDENSOR HAVE LEAKS AND THE WHOLE SYSTEM MUST BE REPLACED. TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO OFFER ANY GOODWILL ASSISTANCE FOR THIS REPAIR WHICH COSTS IN EXCESS OF $ 1200.00 SIMPLY CLAIMING "ITS OUT OF WARRANTY." ALL THIS...

AN ALLDATA TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED 12/03/1999: "A/C - ATC SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY FAILS/BECOMES INOPERATIVE. AUTO A/C SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT. INTRODUCTION: A PRODUCTION CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE FOR THE 1998-1999 AVALON A/C AMPLIFIER. THE INTERNAL LOCIC HAS BEEN CORRECTED TO ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE A...

AT 49,000 MILES, THE ENTIRE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILED. BOTH THE COMPRESSOR AND THE CONDENSOR HAVE LEAKS AND THE WHOLE SYSTEM MUST BE REPLACED. TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO OFFER ANY GOODWILL ASSISTANCE FOR THIS REPAIR WHICH COSTS IN EXCESS OF $ 1200.00 SIMPLY CLAIMING "ITS OUT OF WARRANTY." ALL THIS...

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER STATED THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK THREE TIMES WHEN ALMOST COMPLETELY STOPPED, THE CAR SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WENT OVER THE CEMENT AND SCRAPPED THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR, THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED....

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER STATED THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK THREE TIMES WHEN ALMOST COMPLETELY STOPPED, THE CAR SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WENT OVER THE CEMENT AND SCRAPPED THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR, THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED....

GOODYEAR, REGATTA II, SIZE P205/65R15, DOT UNKNOWN. SIDEWALLS ARE LEAKING AND ARE DEVELOPING BUBBLES INSIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

GOODYEAR, REGATTA II, SIZE P205/65R15, DOT UNKNOWN. SIDEWALLS ARE LEAKING AND ARE DEVELOPING BUBBLES INSIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

GOODYEAR PUT THE WRONG RATED TIRE ON THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TO LEAK FROM THE SIDEWALL. *AK

GOODYEAR PUT THE WRONG RATED TIRE ON THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TO LEAK FROM THE SIDEWALL. *AK

SLUDGE IN ENGINE CAUSING SMOKE TO COME FROM BACK OF CAR. *PH

SLUDGE IN ENGINE CAUSING SMOKE TO COME FROM BACK OF CAR. *PH

A/C CLIMATE CONTROL SHUTS ITSELF OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER A SHORT PERIOD USAGE. THE OUTSIDE TEMP.INDICATOR,FAN SPEED,VENTILATION DIRECTION, AND OUTSIDE AIR RECIRCULATION CONTROLS ALL GO OUT. ALMOST GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD A/C DEFROST DID NOT WORK DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. STILL UND...

A/C CLIMATE CONTROL SHUTS ITSELF OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER A SHORT PERIOD USAGE. THE OUTSIDE TEMP.INDICATOR,FAN SPEED,VENTILATION DIRECTION, AND OUTSIDE AIR RECIRCULATION CONTROLS ALL GO OUT. ALMOST GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD A/C DEFROST DID NOT WORK DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. STILL UND...

A/C CLIMATE CONTROL SHUTS ITSELF OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER A SHORT PERIOD USAGE. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATUR EINDICATOR,FAN SPEED,VENTILATION DIRECTION, AND OUTSIDE AIR RECIRCULATION CONTROLS ALL GO OUT. ALMOST GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD A/C DEFROST DID NOT WORK DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. ST...

A/C CLIMATE CONTROL SHUTS ITSELF OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER A SHORT PERIOD USAGE. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATUR EINDICATOR,FAN SPEED,VENTILATION DIRECTION, AND OUTSIDE AIR RECIRCULATION CONTROLS ALL GO OUT. ALMOST GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD A/C DEFROST DID NOT WORK DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. ST...

A/C CLIMATE CONTROL SHUTS ITSELF OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER A SHORT PERIOD USAGE. THE OUTSIDE TEMP.INDICATOR,FAN SPEED,VENTILATION DIRECTION, AND OUTSIDE AIR RECIRCULATION CONTROLS ALL GO OUT. ALMOST GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD A/C DEFROST DID NOT WORK DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. STILL UND...

A/C CLIMATE CONTROL SHUTS ITSELF OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER A SHORT PERIOD USAGE. THE OUTSIDE TEMP.INDICATOR,FAN SPEED,VENTILATION DIRECTION, AND OUTSIDE AIR RECIRCULATION CONTROLS ALL GO OUT. ALMOST GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD A/C DEFROST DID NOT WORK DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. STILL UND...

A/C CLIMATE CONTROL SHUTS ITSELF OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER A SHORT PERIOD USAGE. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATUR EINDICATOR,FAN SPEED,VENTILATION DIRECTION, AND OUTSIDE AIR RECIRCULATION CONTROLS ALL GO OUT. ALMOST GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD A/C DEFROST DID NOT WORK DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. ST...

A/C CLIMATE CONTROL SHUTS ITSELF OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER A SHORT PERIOD USAGE. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATUR EINDICATOR,FAN SPEED,VENTILATION DIRECTION, AND OUTSIDE AIR RECIRCULATION CONTROLS ALL GO OUT. ALMOST GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD A/C DEFROST DID NOT WORK DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. ST...

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE FELL APART WHILE OPENING THE DOOR WITHOUT EXCESSIVE FORCE BEING USED.*AK

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE FELL APART WHILE OPENING THE DOOR WITHOUT EXCESSIVE FORCE BEING USED.*AK

LOUD NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. WAS INFORMED BY TOYOTA THAT FRONT STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH ONLY 50,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. THEY KNOW THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT ARE UNWILLING TO HELP.*AK

LOUD NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. WAS INFORMED BY TOYOTA THAT FRONT STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH ONLY 50,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. THEY KNOW THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT ARE UNWILLING TO HELP.*AK

THE ENTIRE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WENT OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE SYSTEM FAN REMAINED OFF NO MATTER WHAT SETTINGS I CHOSE. AFTER NOT RUNNING THE CAR FOR A WHILE, THE SYSTEM WOULD WORK AGAIN, ONLY THEN TO SHUT ITSELF OFF WITHIN A TIME PERIOD OF SECONDS TO AS MUCH AS A WHOLE DAY. I H...

THE ENTIRE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WENT OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE SYSTEM FAN REMAINED OFF NO MATTER WHAT SETTINGS I CHOSE. AFTER NOT RUNNING THE CAR FOR A WHILE, THE SYSTEM WOULD WORK AGAIN, ONLY THEN TO SHUT ITSELF OFF WITHIN A TIME PERIOD OF SECONDS TO AS MUCH AS A WHOLE DAY. I H...

VEHICLE'S KEY GETS INTERMITTENTLY STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND WILL NOT TURN. RELATED RECALL 98E035000, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

VEHICLE'S KEY GETS INTERMITTENTLY STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND WILL NOT TURN. RELATED RECALL 98E035000, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

THE HEAT DEFROSTER BLOWER HAD CUT COMPLETELY OFF AND DID NOT TURN BACK ON. SCC

THE HEAT DEFROSTER BLOWER HAD CUT COMPLETELY OFF AND DID NOT TURN BACK ON. SCC

PREMATURE FAILURE OF LEFT FRONT STRUT AT 63000 MILES ALONG WITH BOTH STRUT SUPPORTS.

PREMATURE FAILURE OF LEFT FRONT STRUT AT 63000 MILES ALONG WITH BOTH STRUT SUPPORTS.

CONSUMER STATED THE ROTORS WERE WORN, WHICH CAUSED A HEAVY VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING.*JB

CONSUMER STATED THE ROTORS WERE WORN, WHICH CAUSED A HEAVY VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING.*JB

WHILE MY USUAL MECHANIC WAS PERFORMING PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AT 64,500 MILES, HE DISCOVERED A LARGE, BENT BOLT IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN WHICH WAS NOT THERE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS LAST SERVICED AT 39,000 MILES. HE DID NOT NOTE ANY METAL SHAVINGS, ETC. AND THE CA...

WHILE MY USUAL MECHANIC WAS PERFORMING PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AT 64,500 MILES, HE DISCOVERED A LARGE, BENT BOLT IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN WHICH WAS NOT THERE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS LAST SERVICED AT 39,000 MILES. HE DID NOT NOTE ANY METAL SHAVINGS, ETC. AND THE CA...

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICE A LOUD NOISE FLOWING WITH GLASS IN REAR SEAT OF VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY INDICATION REAR WINDOW BLEW OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICE A LOUD NOISE FLOWING WITH GLASS IN REAR SEAT OF VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY INDICATION REAR WINDOW BLEW OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

COMPLETE HYDRAULIC BRAKE FAILURE AT 16,800 MILES, CAUSED CAR TO GO THROUGH RED LIGHT. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. ROTOR FROZE AND BRAKE LINE FAILED AT ROTOR HOUSING. CAR DEALER HAD INSTALLED ALL NEW ROTORS AND PADS AT 9,200 MILES. MR

IN AUGUST OF 2001, THE REAR INSIDE LEFT DOOR HANDLE CEASED TO WORK. IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CHILD'S SAFETY LATCH. THE MECHANISM INSIDE THE DOOR BROKE. NOW, IN 2002, THE SAME THING HAPPENED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE DOOR HANDLE MECHANISM INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME QUIT WORKING. THIS SEEMS TO BE MO...

COMPLETE HYDRAULIC BRAKE FAILURE AT 16,800 MILES, CAUSED CAR TO GO THROUGH RED LIGHT. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. ROTOR FROZE AND BRAKE LINE FAILED AT ROTOR HOUSING. CAR DEALER HAD INSTALLED ALL NEW ROTORS AND PADS AT 9,200 MILES. MR

IN AUGUST OF 2001, THE REAR INSIDE LEFT DOOR HANDLE CEASED TO WORK. IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CHILD'S SAFETY LATCH. THE MECHANISM INSIDE THE DOOR BROKE. NOW, IN 2002, THE SAME THING HAPPENED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE DOOR HANDLE MECHANISM INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME QUIT WORKING. THIS SEEMS TO BE MO...

A FAILURE OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE CAUSED THE LOSS OF ALL BRAKE FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE RESERVOIR DOES NOT HAVE A SEPARATION THAT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED ALL THE BRAKE FLUID FROM BEING LOST. MOST MASTER CYLINDERS HAVE A PARTITION IN THEM, SO AT LEAST THE FRONT OR BACK BRAKES WOULD STILL B...

A FAILURE OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE CAUSED THE LOSS OF ALL BRAKE FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE RESERVOIR DOES NOT HAVE A SEPARATION THAT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED ALL THE BRAKE FLUID FROM BEING LOST. MOST MASTER CYLINDERS HAVE A PARTITION IN THEM, SO AT LEAST THE FRONT OR BACK BRAKES WOULD STILL B...

HORN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY EVEN AFTER THE DEALER HAS MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.AK

HORN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY EVEN AFTER THE DEALER HAS MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.AK

THE AIR-CONDITIONING FANS GO OUT AT RANDOM, WHICH MEANS THAT DE-FOGGING/DE-FROSTING ARE IMPOSSIBLE. THIS IS APPARENTLY A PROBLEM WELL-KNOWN TO TOYOTA AND THEY QUOTE $850-1000 TO REPAIR WHAT SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. IT'S HARD TO UNDERSTAND WHY TOYOTA IS NOT MADE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR...

THE AIR-CONDITIONING FANS GO OUT AT RANDOM, WHICH MEANS THAT DE-FOGGING/DE-FROSTING ARE IMPOSSIBLE. THIS IS APPARENTLY A PROBLEM WELL-KNOWN TO TOYOTA AND THEY QUOTE $850-1000 TO REPAIR WHAT SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. IT'S HARD TO UNDERSTAND WHY TOYOTA IS NOT MADE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR...

STEERING COLUMN LOCKS UP GOES OTHER DIRECTION. (NO CONTROL) OF STEERING COLUMN. REPLACED PART BUT ALSO DEFECTIVE. DON'T UNDERSAND WHY THIS IS HAPPENING?*AK

STEERING COLUMN LOCKS UP GOES OTHER DIRECTION. (NO CONTROL) OF STEERING COLUMN. REPLACED PART BUT ALSO DEFECTIVE. DON'T UNDERSAND WHY THIS IS HAPPENING?*AK

PROBLEM WITH VENTILATION SYSTEM--BURNTOUT WIRES IN THE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE CAUSED TOTAL FAILURE OF THE ENTIRE VENTILATION SYSTEM

PROBLEM WITH VENTILATION SYSTEM--BURNTOUT WIRES IN THE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE CAUSED TOTAL FAILURE OF THE ENTIRE VENTILATION SYSTEM

THE ENGINE CONTAINED SLUDGE AND WAS CLOGGED, CONSUMER STATED THAT HE IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE TOYOTA DEALER IN AN ATTEMPT TO THE REPAIR PROBLEM AND OBTAIN FULL REIMBURSEMENT FROM MANUFACTURER FOR ALL COSTS INCLUDING POSSIBLE AUTO RENTAL EXPENSES WHILE REPAIRS ARE BEING MADE. *YH

THE ENGINE CONTAINED SLUDGE AND WAS CLOGGED, CONSUMER STATED THAT HE IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE TOYOTA DEALER IN AN ATTEMPT TO THE REPAIR PROBLEM AND OBTAIN FULL REIMBURSEMENT FROM MANUFACTURER FOR ALL COSTS INCLUDING POSSIBLE AUTO RENTAL EXPENSES WHILE REPAIRS ARE BEING MADE. *YH

THE ENGINE CONTAINED SLUDGE AND WAS CLOGGED, CONSUMER STATED THAT HE IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE TOYOTA DEALER IN AN ATTEMPT TO THE REPAIR PROBLEM AND OBTAIN FULL REIMBURSEMENT FROM MANUFACTURER FOR ALL COSTS INCLUDING POSSIBLE AUTO RENTAL EXPENSES WHILE REPAIRS ARE BEING MADE. *YH

THE ENGINE CONTAINED SLUDGE AND WAS CLOGGED, CONSUMER STATED THAT HE IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE TOYOTA DEALER IN AN ATTEMPT TO THE REPAIR PROBLEM AND OBTAIN FULL REIMBURSEMENT FROM MANUFACTURER FOR ALL COSTS INCLUDING POSSIBLE AUTO RENTAL EXPENSES WHILE REPAIRS ARE BEING MADE. *YH

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

THE ENTIRE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (HEATING & AC) CUTS OUT ARBITRARILY. IT RESTARTS AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING IDLE FOR SOME TIME. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERAL PROBLEMS AS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WILL NOT DEFOG AND VISION THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD IS IMPAIRED. THIS COMPROMISES MY VISION AND HAS...

THE ENTIRE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (HEATING & AC) CUTS OUT ARBITRARILY. IT RESTARTS AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING IDLE FOR SOME TIME. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERAL PROBLEMS AS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WILL NOT DEFOG AND VISION THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD IS IMPAIRED. THIS COMPROMISES MY VISION AND HAS...

REAR SPRINGS/STRUTS ARE SO WEAK THAT IF I HAVE TWO PEOPLE IN THE BACK SEAT, OR SEVERAL SUITCASES IN THE TRUNK, THE REAR SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT. THIS CAUSES A VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WIGGLE WHEN IT COMES BACK UP. MY NEW TIRES ARE STARTING TO FLAT SPOT AS DID MY LAST SET. I BROUGHT THIS TO COURTESY TOYO...

REAR SPRINGS/STRUTS ARE SO WEAK THAT IF I HAVE TWO PEOPLE IN THE BACK SEAT, OR SEVERAL SUITCASES IN THE TRUNK, THE REAR SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT. THIS CAUSES A VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WIGGLE WHEN IT COMES BACK UP. MY NEW TIRES ARE STARTING TO FLAT SPOT AS DID MY LAST SET. I BROUGHT THIS TO COURTESY TOYO...

THERE WAS A LOUDER THEN USUAL THUMP IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. TO VEHICLE TO DEALER REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC NOTED THAT FRONT STRUT WAS BREAKING. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE STRUT, BUT WA SNOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING....

THERE WAS A LOUDER THEN USUAL THUMP IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. TO VEHICLE TO DEALER REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC NOTED THAT FRONT STRUT WAS BREAKING. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE STRUT, BUT WA SNOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING....

WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS WITH PASSENGERS IN REAR SEAT, THE REAR SUSPENSION REPEATEDLY "BOTTOMS OUT" CAUSING UNPREDICTABLE VEHICULAR MOVEMENTS AND LOUD NOISE. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS FREQUENTLY WITH VEHICLE LOADED NEAR DESIGN LOAD LIMITS.*AK

FRONT SUSPENSION CREAKED AND GROANED. THE UPPER STRUT MOUNTS WERE REPLACED BY DEALER (BOTH SIDES) AT 3000 AND AGAIN AT 32000 MILES.

VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE TO "TIRE STEER". TWO OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES (BRIDGESTONE) WERE REPLACED AT 3000 MILES, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE ENTIRE SET OF TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH BF GOODRICH TIRES, BUT THE SAME PROBLEM RECURRED. ROTATING THE TIRES BECOMES PROBLEMATIC BECAUSE THE...

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL FAILS TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE SWINGS +/- 5 DEGREES. FREQUENT DRIVER ACTION REQUIRED TO ADJUST/MODERATE TEMPERATURE. SELLING DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ALTERNATE TOYOTA DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT HONOR THE EXTENDED WARRAN...

WEATHERSTRIPPING GASKET ON LEFT FRONT (DRIVER) DOOR FAILED CAUSING EXCESSIVE NOISE ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.*AK

THE PADDED COVERING ON THE DASH BOARD BEGAN TO SEPARATE FROM THE METAL SUPPORT. IT APPEARS THAT THE ADHESIVE HAS FAILED.

WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS WITH PASSENGERS IN REAR SEAT, THE REAR SUSPENSION REPEATEDLY "BOTTOMS OUT" CAUSING UNPREDICTABLE VEHICULAR MOVEMENTS AND LOUD NOISE. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS FREQUENTLY WITH VEHICLE LOADED NEAR DESIGN LOAD LIMITS.*AK

FRONT SUSPENSION CREAKED AND GROANED. THE UPPER STRUT MOUNTS WERE REPLACED BY DEALER (BOTH SIDES) AT 3000 AND AGAIN AT 32000 MILES.

VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE TO "TIRE STEER". TWO OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES (BRIDGESTONE) WERE REPLACED AT 3000 MILES, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE ENTIRE SET OF TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH BF GOODRICH TIRES, BUT THE SAME PROBLEM RECURRED. ROTATING THE TIRES BECOMES PROBLEMATIC BECAUSE THE...

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL FAILS TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE SWINGS +/- 5 DEGREES. FREQUENT DRIVER ACTION REQUIRED TO ADJUST/MODERATE TEMPERATURE. SELLING DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ALTERNATE TOYOTA DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT HONOR THE EXTENDED WARRAN...

WEATHERSTRIPPING GASKET ON LEFT FRONT (DRIVER) DOOR FAILED CAUSING EXCESSIVE NOISE ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.*AK

THE PADDED COVERING ON THE DASH BOARD BEGAN TO SEPARATE FROM THE METAL SUPPORT. IT APPEARS THAT THE ADHESIVE HAS FAILED.

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE STRAPS INSTALLED, AND DEALER REFUSED TO INSTALL THEM. THAT THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE STRAPS INSTALLED, AND DEALER REFUSED TO INSTALL THEM. THAT THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NO, SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NO, SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 MPH CONSUMERS VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANTOHER VEHICLE, FULL FRONTAL CRASH, DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, DEALERSHIP AND USAA INSURANCE COMPANY HAVE NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE TO MAKE ANY DETERMINATIONS. *NOTE: PASSENGER SUSTAINED FOLLOWING INJUR...

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 MPH CONSUMERS VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANTOHER VEHICLE, FULL FRONTAL CRASH, DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, DEALERSHIP AND USAA INSURANCE COMPANY HAVE NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE TO MAKE ANY DETERMINATIONS. *NOTE: PASSENGER SUSTAINED FOLLOWING INJUR...

MY FRONT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE IN AN ACCIDENT. IT POPPED OUT AS FLAT AS COULD BE! I HIT MY HEAD ON THE SIDE WINDOW BECAUSE OF THIS. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT A FAST RATE OF SPEED, MY HEAD INJURY COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH MORE SERIOUS. *AK

MY FRONT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE IN AN ACCIDENT. IT POPPED OUT AS FLAT AS COULD BE! I HIT MY HEAD ON THE SIDE WINDOW BECAUSE OF THIS. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT A FAST RATE OF SPEED, MY HEAD INJURY COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH MORE SERIOUS. *AK

BRAKE PEDAL DRIFTS TOWARD FLOOR AT RED LIGHT. *AK

BRAKE PEDAL DRIFTS TOWARD FLOOR AT RED LIGHT. *AK

THE AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER AND THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE FAILED. THERE BLOWER MOTOR DOES NOT WORK. CONTACTED TOYOTA WHO INFORMED ME THAT THERE IS A TSB WHICH ESSENTIALLY ADMITS THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY SERVO INSTALLED IN THIS CAR BUT TOYOTA WILL NOT PAY FOR A REPAIR OF A PROBLEM THAT WAS A DIRECT ...

THE AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER AND THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE FAILED. THERE BLOWER MOTOR DOES NOT WORK. CONTACTED TOYOTA WHO INFORMED ME THAT THERE IS A TSB WHICH ESSENTIALLY ADMITS THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY SERVO INSTALLED IN THIS CAR BUT TOYOTA WILL NOT PAY FOR A REPAIR OF A PROBLEM THAT WAS A DIRECT ...

THIS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION IS A SERIOUS HARZARD. WHEN THE ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILS, THE DEFROSTER ALSO FAILS. THE LOSS OF DEFROSTER HAS PUT ME IN JEOPARDY MANY TIMES DURING POOR WEATHER. BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHEN THE FAILURE WILL OCCUR, AND ONLY OWN ONE CAR, I CAN'T CHOOSE NOT TO ...

THIS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION IS A SERIOUS HARZARD. WHEN THE ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILS, THE DEFROSTER ALSO FAILS. THE LOSS OF DEFROSTER HAS PUT ME IN JEOPARDY MANY TIMES DURING POOR WEATHER. BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHEN THE FAILURE WILL OCCUR, AND ONLY OWN ONE CAR, I CAN'T CHOOSE NOT TO ...

THIS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION IS A SERIOUS HARZARD. WHEN THE ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILS, THE DEFROSTER ALSO FAILS. THE LOSS OF DEFROSTER HAS PUT ME IN JEOPARDY MANY TIMES DURING POOR WEATHER. BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHEN THE FAILURE WILL OCCUR, AND ONLY OWN ONE CAR, I CAN'T CHOOSE NOT TO ...

THIS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION IS A SERIOUS HARZARD. WHEN THE ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILS, THE DEFROSTER ALSO FAILS. THE LOSS OF DEFROSTER HAS PUT ME IN JEOPARDY MANY TIMES DURING POOR WEATHER. BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHEN THE FAILURE WILL OCCUR, AND ONLY OWN ONE CAR, I CAN'T CHOOSE NOT TO ...

WHILE SITTING IN THE VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS, AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE DROPPED OVER AN EMBANKMENT ROLLED OVER ONCE AND CAME TO REST UP RIGHT, POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE(KENTUCKY UNIFORM POLICE TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORT). NLM

SEAL WAS MISSING AROUND THE TRUNKS KEY SLOT, CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE TRUCK. NLM

WHILE SITTING IN THE VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS, AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE DROPPED OVER AN EMBANKMENT ROLLED OVER ONCE AND CAME TO REST UP RIGHT, POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE(KENTUCKY UNIFORM POLICE TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORT). NLM

SEAL WAS MISSING AROUND THE TRUNKS KEY SLOT, CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE TRUCK. NLM

WAS TOLD THAT BURNING OIL AND SMOKING WAS DUE TO SLUDGE IN VALVE COVER, INDICATED THAT I HAD NOT HAD OIL CHANGES, AND I HAVE OIL CHANGES EVERY 3,000 MILES. I KEPT NO RECEIPTS OF PURCHASES OF OIL FILTERS AND OIL. MAY NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

WAS TOLD THAT BURNING OIL AND SMOKING WAS DUE TO SLUDGE IN VALVE COVER, INDICATED THAT I HAD NOT HAD OIL CHANGES, AND I HAVE OIL CHANGES EVERY 3,000 MILES. I KEPT NO RECEIPTS OF PURCHASES OF OIL FILTERS AND OIL. MAY NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

THE COMPLETE SHUTDOWN OF THE ENTIRE AIR CIRCULATING SYSTEM INCLUDING FRONT DEFROST/DEFOG, HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING IS DOCUMENTED IN A SERVICE BULLETIN TO TOYOTA DEALERS FROM TOYOTA, YET TOYOTA REFUSES TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR THE VEHICLE IF IT IS PAST THE WARRANTY PERIOD. EVEN THOUGH IT CREATES A DANG...

THE COMPLETE SHUTDOWN OF THE ENTIRE AIR CIRCULATING SYSTEM INCLUDING FRONT DEFROST/DEFOG, HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING IS DOCUMENTED IN A SERVICE BULLETIN TO TOYOTA DEALERS FROM TOYOTA, YET TOYOTA REFUSES TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR THE VEHICLE IF IT IS PAST THE WARRANTY PERIOD. EVEN THOUGH IT CREATES A DANG...

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

THIS CAR WAS HIT IN THE CENTER FRONT BY A CAR TRAVELING 45 OR GREATER, ALL AIRBAGS FAILED!!!!!. *AK

THIS CAR WAS HIT IN THE CENTER FRONT BY A CAR TRAVELING 45 OR GREATER, ALL AIRBAGS FAILED!!!!!. *AK

INTERMITTENTLY AIR CONDITIONER WOULD GO DEAD, AND DASHBOARD TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD FLASH ON /OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN INFORMED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

INTERMITTENTLY AIR CONDITIONER WOULD GO DEAD, AND DASHBOARD TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD FLASH ON /OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN INFORMED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

INTERMITTENTLY AIR CONDITIONER WOULD GO DEAD, AND DASHBOARD TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD FLASH ON /OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN INFORMED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

INTERMITTENTLY AIR CONDITIONER WOULD GO DEAD, AND DASHBOARD TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD FLASH ON /OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN INFORMED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

PURCHASED USED 1998 IN 1999-WHILE DRIVING CAR TURNS OFF AND STEERING WHEELS BECOME TOO HARD TO STEER. SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 65 WHEN THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT ANY SYMPTONS. HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER MANY TIMES THEY SAY THEY FIXED IT YET IT KEEPS REOCCURING. COULD KILL OR HAVE ...

PURCHASED USED 1998 IN 1999-WHILE DRIVING CAR TURNS OFF AND STEERING WHEELS BECOME TOO HARD TO STEER. SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 65 WHEN THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT ANY SYMPTONS. HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER MANY TIMES THEY SAY THEY FIXED IT YET IT KEEPS REOCCURING. COULD KILL OR HAVE ...

WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL IT HAS HARD RESISTANCE UNTIL WARMED UP. DEALER HAS PARTS ON BACK ORDER, AND IT WILL TAKE 30 DAYS. A RUSH ORDER HAS BEEN PLACED. VEHICLE IS GOING TO GET WORSE OVER THE NEXT 30 DAYS. *AK

WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL IT HAS HARD RESISTANCE UNTIL WARMED UP. DEALER HAS PARTS ON BACK ORDER, AND IT WILL TAKE 30 DAYS. A RUSH ORDER HAS BEEN PLACED. VEHICLE IS GOING TO GET WORSE OVER THE NEXT 30 DAYS. *AK

STEERING WHEEL IS INOPERABLE DUE TO A FAULTY STEERING YOKE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS ON BACKORDER.*AK

STEERING WHEEL IS INOPERABLE DUE TO A FAULTY STEERING YOKE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS ON BACKORDER.*AK

PREMATURE WEARING OF FRONT STRUTS EVENTUALLY CAUSED TIRES TO PREMATURELY WEAROUT. ALSO, VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TO LEFT OR RIGHT WHICH WAS ALSO A RESULT OF PROBLEM WITH FRONT STRUTS. *AK *SLC

PREMATURE WEARING OF FRONT STRUTS EVENTUALLY CAUSED TIRES TO PREMATURELY WEAROUT. ALSO, VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TO LEFT OR RIGHT WHICH WAS ALSO A RESULT OF PROBLEM WITH FRONT STRUTS. *AK *SLC

FRONT STRUT BRACKET FAILURE CAUSING FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE, POOR RIDE, AND UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. PREVIOUS TSB'S WERE NOTED BY OWNER. PROBLEM FIXED BY DEALER UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. I HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THIS MAJOR COMPONENT FAILURE AT RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE FOR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND WOULD HAVE H...

FRONT STRUT BRACKET FAILURE CAUSING FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE, POOR RIDE, AND UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. PREVIOUS TSB'S WERE NOTED BY OWNER. PROBLEM FIXED BY DEALER UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. I HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THIS MAJOR COMPONENT FAILURE AT RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE FOR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND WOULD HAVE H...

NOISE AND THUMP IS COMING FROM SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING OVER WASHBOARD TYPE BUMPS, DEALER REPLACED A LOOSE HEADLINER, HOWEVER THE THUMP AND NOISE IS STILL PRESENT. *SLC

NOISE AND THUMP IS COMING FROM SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING OVER WASHBOARD TYPE BUMPS, DEALER REPLACED A LOOSE HEADLINER, HOWEVER THE THUMP AND NOISE IS STILL PRESENT. *SLC

WHILE THE ENGINE IS IDLING DURING A STOP AND PRESSURE IS INCREASED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, PEDAL DECENDS TO THE FLOOR. *CJ

WHILE THE ENGINE IS IDLING DURING A STOP AND PRESSURE IS INCREASED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, PEDAL DECENDS TO THE FLOOR. *CJ

WENT TO DEALER 3 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEM. SYSTEM WAS INSPECTED 2 WEEKS PRIOR BY NYS INSPECTION. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK

WENT TO DEALER 3 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEM. SYSTEM WAS INSPECTED 2 WEEKS PRIOR BY NYS INSPECTION. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK

MY CAR WAS STOPPED AND THEN HIT DIRECTLY IN THE BACK BY A VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 45 MILES PER HOUR. ON IMPACT, THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT FULLY RECLINED RESULTING IN INJURY TO OCCUPANT AND IF THERE WAS AN OCCUPANT ON THAT SIDE IN THE REAR SEAT, THAT OCCUPANT WOULD HAVE HAD CRUSHED LEGS. TOYOTA NEEDS ...

MY CAR WAS STOPPED AND THEN HIT DIRECTLY IN THE BACK BY A VEHICLE GOING APPROX. 45 MILES PER HOUR. ON IMPACT, THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT FULLY RECLINED RESULTING IN INJURY TO OCCUPANT AND IF THERE WAS AN OCCUPANT ON THAT SIDE IN THE REAR SEAT, THAT OCCUPANT WOULD HAVE HAD CRUSHED LEGS. TOYOTA NEEDS ...

RIGHT REAR TIRE WENT FLAT. WHILE REQUESTING REPAIR, DEALER INDICATED STEEL BELTS WERE BEGINNING TO PROTRUDE THROUGH CARCASS. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE UNDAMAGED LEFT REAR TIRE, OBSERVED THE SAME PHENOMENON. ALL TIRES HAD ONLY AN ESTIMATED 5 - 10 THOUSAND MILES TREAD REMAINING. THESE TIRES WERE R...

RIGHT REAR TIRE WENT FLAT. WHILE REQUESTING REPAIR, DEALER INDICATED STEEL BELTS WERE BEGINNING TO PROTRUDE THROUGH CARCASS. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE UNDAMAGED LEFT REAR TIRE, OBSERVED THE SAME PHENOMENON. ALL TIRES HAD ONLY AN ESTIMATED 5 - 10 THOUSAND MILES TREAD REMAINING. THESE TIRES WERE R...

DUNLOP SPORT 4000 TIRE(P205 65 R15) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ABS BRAKE SYSTEM AND MINOR BODY DAMAGE, CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

DUNLOP SPORT 4000 TIRE(P205 65 R15) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ABS BRAKE SYSTEM AND MINOR BODY DAMAGE, CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

HAVE COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES THAT DRIVER'S SEAT SEEMS TO GO FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER AS THOUGH IT WAS LOOSE. DEALER SAID SEAT NOT LOOSE. ALSO DASH AND HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHEN DRIVING HOME ONE EVENING. COULD'T GET THEM TO GO BACK ON. AFTER CAR WAS IN DRIVEWAY DOE 5 MINUTES WENT OUT AND TRIED AND...

HAVE COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES THAT DRIVER'S SEAT SEEMS TO GO FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER AS THOUGH IT WAS LOOSE. DEALER SAID SEAT NOT LOOSE. ALSO DASH AND HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHEN DRIVING HOME ONE EVENING. COULD'T GET THEM TO GO BACK ON. AFTER CAR WAS IN DRIVEWAY DOE 5 MINUTES WENT OUT AND TRIED AND...

HAVE COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES THAT DRIVER'S SEAT SEEMS TO GO FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER AS THOUGH IT WAS LOOSE. DEALER SAID SEAT NOT LOOSE. ALSO DASH AND HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHEN DRIVING HOME ONE EVENING. COULD'T GET THEM TO GO BACK ON. AFTER CAR WAS IN DRIVEWAY DOE 5 MINUTES WENT OUT AND TRIED AND...

HAVE COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES THAT DRIVER'S SEAT SEEMS TO GO FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER AS THOUGH IT WAS LOOSE. DEALER SAID SEAT NOT LOOSE. ALSO DASH AND HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHEN DRIVING HOME ONE EVENING. COULD'T GET THEM TO GO BACK ON. AFTER CAR WAS IN DRIVEWAY DOE 5 MINUTES WENT OUT AND TRIED AND...

THE CAR HAS BEEN RE-ALIGNED NUMEROUS TIMES AND IS CONSTANTLY GOING OUT OF ALIGNMENT. TIRES HAVE ALSO WORN EXCESSIVELY. INDEPENDENT ALIGNMENT (GOODYEAR) REPORTED THAT SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH OTHER AVALONS.*AK

THE FORM DOES NOT COVER WHAT I NEED TO TELL YOU. OUR 11 YEAR OLD SON DECIDED TO SIT IN THE CAR AND FINISH EATING HIS BREAKFAST WHILE WE WENT AHEAD AND ENTERED THE CHURCH ON SUNDAY. MY WIFE PRESSED THE LOCK BUTTON ON THE FOB. MY SON WAS TOTALLY UNABLE TO GET THE DOOR OPEN WHEN HE FINISHED HIS BI...

THE CAR HAS BEEN RE-ALIGNED NUMEROUS TIMES AND IS CONSTANTLY GOING OUT OF ALIGNMENT. TIRES HAVE ALSO WORN EXCESSIVELY. INDEPENDENT ALIGNMENT (GOODYEAR) REPORTED THAT SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH OTHER AVALONS.*AK

THE FORM DOES NOT COVER WHAT I NEED TO TELL YOU. OUR 11 YEAR OLD SON DECIDED TO SIT IN THE CAR AND FINISH EATING HIS BREAKFAST WHILE WE WENT AHEAD AND ENTERED THE CHURCH ON SUNDAY. MY WIFE PRESSED THE LOCK BUTTON ON THE FOB. MY SON WAS TOTALLY UNABLE TO GET THE DOOR OPEN WHEN HE FINISHED HIS BI...

BELIEVE MANUFACTURER IS PUTTING INFERIOR TIRES ON ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AUTOS AND THEN REFERS CUSTOMER TO TIRE MANUFACTURER WHEN COMPLAINTS ARISE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/65R15 )

BELIEVE MANUFACTURER IS PUTTING INFERIOR TIRES ON ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AUTOS AND THEN REFERS CUSTOMER TO TIRE MANUFACTURER WHEN COMPLAINTS ARISE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/65R15 )

FRONT SUSPENSION BANGS AND CLANKS GOING OVER ANY SIZE BUMP AT ANY SPEED. ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR DEVELOPING EVEN WITH ROTATION. DEALER STATES CONDITION IS "NORMAL" NO RESOLUTION AFTER NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS. *AK

FRONT SUSPENSION BANGS AND CLANKS GOING OVER ANY SIZE BUMP AT ANY SPEED. ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR DEVELOPING EVEN WITH ROTATION. DEALER STATES CONDITION IS "NORMAL" NO RESOLUTION AFTER NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS. *AK

BRAKE PROBLEM STARTED AT 7000 MILES. BRAKES AND THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT 14000 MILES AND 19000 MILES. ALSO, ABS BRAKE LIGHT WAS COMING ON/OFF, AND BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING. *AK

BRAKE PROBLEM STARTED AT 7000 MILES. BRAKES AND THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT 14000 MILES AND 19000 MILES. ALSO, ABS BRAKE LIGHT WAS COMING ON/OFF, AND BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING. *AK

BRAKE PROBLEM STARTED AT 7000 MILES. BRAKES AND THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT 14000 MILES AND 19000 MILES. ALSO, ABS BRAKE LIGHT WAS COMING ON/OFF, AND BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING. *AK

BRAKE PROBLEM STARTED AT 7000 MILES. BRAKES AND THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT 14000 MILES AND 19000 MILES. ALSO, ABS BRAKE LIGHT WAS COMING ON/OFF, AND BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING. *AK

AIR BAGS FRONT AND SIDE FAILED TO DEPLOY ON A FRONTAL COLLISION AT A SPEED GREATER THAN 10 MPH. THE SPEED IS ONLY AN ESTIMATE, BUT IT WAS GREAT ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE FIREWALL TO PARTIALLY BUCKLE. THANK HEAVEN THAT THE SEAT BELTS WORKED PROPERLY. *AK

AIR BAGS FRONT AND SIDE FAILED TO DEPLOY ON A FRONTAL COLLISION AT A SPEED GREATER THAN 10 MPH. THE SPEED IS ONLY AN ESTIMATE, BUT IT WAS GREAT ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE FIREWALL TO PARTIALLY BUCKLE. THANK HEAVEN THAT THE SEAT BELTS WORKED PROPERLY. *AK

REAR SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT GIVING THE FEELING OF TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO INADEQUATE REAR STRUTS. YH

REAR SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT GIVING THE FEELING OF TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO INADEQUATE REAR STRUTS. YH

THE CONSUMER WAS IN THE INTERSECTION MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AT ABOUT 35 MPH, HITTING HER ON RIGHT PASSENGER'S FRONT SIDE. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T GO OFF. *AK *ML

THE CONSUMER WAS IN THE INTERSECTION MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AT ABOUT 35 MPH, HITTING HER ON RIGHT PASSENGER'S FRONT SIDE. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T GO OFF. *AK *ML

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH ON ICY ROAD CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND WAS SIDE SWIPED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH ON ICY ROAD CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND WAS SIDE SWIPED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

WHILE REFUELING VEHICLE AT A GAS STATION CONSUMER SET THE PUMP ON AUTOMATIC AND WALKED OFF A FEW FEET, TURNED AROUND AND NOTICED FLAMES SHOOTING OUT OF FILLER NECK. FLAME WAS PUT OUT WITH A EXTINGUISHER, AND VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO DEALER. FIRE DEPT REPORT STATED GAS STATION PUMP IGNITED FIRE FROM SP...

WHILE REFUELING VEHICLE AT A GAS STATION CONSUMER SET THE PUMP ON AUTOMATIC AND WALKED OFF A FEW FEET, TURNED AROUND AND NOTICED FLAMES SHOOTING OUT OF FILLER NECK. FLAME WAS PUT OUT WITH A EXTINGUISHER, AND VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO DEALER. FIRE DEPT REPORT STATED GAS STATION PUMP IGNITED FIRE FROM SP...

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE LEFT . *AK

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE LEFT . *AK

ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL AND DASH LIGHTS/WARNINGS CUT OFF WITHOUT NOTICE AND CANNOT BE RESTARTED UNLESS IGNITION TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO SIT >1MIN, DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY SPECIFIC PROBLEM RECOMMENDS TRYING TO REPLACE MODULE FOR $1200 ALTHOUGH THAT MAY OR MAY NOT FIX PROBLEM, MORE FREQUENT FAILUR...

ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL AND DASH LIGHTS/WARNINGS CUT OFF WITHOUT NOTICE AND CANNOT BE RESTARTED UNLESS IGNITION TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO SIT >1MIN, DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY SPECIFIC PROBLEM RECOMMENDS TRYING TO REPLACE MODULE FOR $1200 ALTHOUGH THAT MAY OR MAY NOT FIX PROBLEM, MORE FREQUENT FAILUR...

TOXIC SUBSTANCE VIA VENTILATION DUCTS CAUSING DROWSINESS AND NUMEROUS OTHER POTENTIALLY FATAL HEALTH RELATED SYMPTOMS. A/C SYSTEM INDEPENDENTLY SWITCHES FROM FRESH AIR TO RECIRCULATED AIR WHICH MAY CONTRIBUTE TO THE PROBLEM.

TOXIC SUBSTANCE VIA VENTILATION DUCTS CAUSING DROWSINESS AND NUMEROUS OTHER POTENTIALLY FATAL HEALTH RELATED SYMPTOMS. A/C SYSTEM INDEPENDENTLY SWITCHES FROM FRESH AIR TO RECIRCULATED AIR WHICH MAY CONTRIBUTE TO THE PROBLEM.

THERE IS EXCESSIVE WIRING BY THE KICK PANEL WHICH CAUSES THE KICK PANEL NOT TO STAY ON BEACUSE THE WIRES ARE RUBBING. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHORT OUT AND STALL. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

THERE IS EXCESSIVE WIRING BY THE KICK PANEL WHICH CAUSES THE KICK PANEL NOT TO STAY ON BEACUSE THE WIRES ARE RUBBING. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHORT OUT AND STALL. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SINCE APRIL OF 1998 COMPLAINING ABOUT THE KICKPANEL NOT STAYING ON, NEVER GETTING SATISFACTORY RESULTS, I CONTACTED TOYOTA USA AND REQUESTED ARBITRATION, THEY FAILED TO RESPOND. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAYTONA BEACH TOYOTA AT 451 N. NOVA RD DAYTONA BEACH FL 3211...

CONSUMER WAS NEVER MADE AWARE OF RECALL 98E035000 AND HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING OF THE TDS SYSTEM. *SLC

I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SINCE APRIL OF 1998 COMPLAINING ABOUT THE KICKPANEL NOT STAYING ON, NEVER GETTING SATISFACTORY RESULTS, I CONTACTED TOYOTA USA AND REQUESTED ARBITRATION, THEY FAILED TO RESPOND. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAYTONA BEACH TOYOTA AT 451 N. NOVA RD DAYTONA BEACH FL 3211...

CONSUMER WAS NEVER MADE AWARE OF RECALL 98E035000 AND HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING OF THE TDS SYSTEM. *SLC

NO SUMMARY

NO SUMMARY

FAILURE OF BRAKE LIGHT, DOOR AJAR LIGHT, AND INTERIOR LIGHT.

FAILURE OF BRAKE LIGHT, DOOR AJAR LIGHT, AND INTERIOR LIGHT.

SEAT BELT BUCKLE SLIPS BELOW SEAT.

FAILURE OF BRAKE LIGHT, DOOR AJAR LIGHT, AND INTERIOR LIGHT.

FAILURE OF BRAKE LIGHT, DOOR AJAR LIGHT, AND INTERIOR LIGHT.

SEAT BELT BUCKLE SLIPS BELOW SEAT.

ALL FOUR TIRE WORN. NLM

ALL FOUR TIRE WORN. NLM

WHILE VEHICLE IS UNDERWAY, AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ARBITRARILY CUTS OFF AND CANNOT BE RESTARTED AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. THIS LEAVES THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A/C, FAN VENTILATION OR FRONT WINDOW DEFOGGING CAPABILITY. THE ABSENCE OF DEFOGGING, IN PARTICULAR, IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE WINDOW C...

WHILE VEHICLE IS UNDERWAY, AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ARBITRARILY CUTS OFF AND CANNOT BE RESTARTED AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. THIS LEAVES THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A/C, FAN VENTILATION OR FRONT WINDOW DEFOGGING CAPABILITY. THE ABSENCE OF DEFOGGING, IN PARTICULAR, IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE WINDOW C...

VEHICLE HAS CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, WITH MINOR DAMAGE TO BODY DUE TO INCIDENTS OF LOSS OF CONTROL. MJS

VEHICLE HAS CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, WITH MINOR DAMAGE TO BODY DUE TO INCIDENTS OF LOSS OF CONTROL. MJS

DEFECTIVE TIRES - 3 OF 4 ORGINAL TIRES HAVE HAD BLOWOUTS SO FAR IN UNDER THE CARS 9000 MILES. ALL THE HOLES LOOKED THE SAME IN SHAPE AND SIZE AND HAVE BLOWED OUT FROM THE SIDE WALL. I HAVE 2 OF THE 3 TIRES. I DIDN'T KEEP THE FIRST ONE. BUT THERE APPEARS TO BE PROBLEMS WITH THESE TIRES SO I KEPT THE ...

DEFECTIVE TIRES - 3 OF 4 ORGINAL TIRES HAVE HAD BLOWOUTS SO FAR IN UNDER THE CARS 9000 MILES. ALL THE HOLES LOOKED THE SAME IN SHAPE AND SIZE AND HAVE BLOWED OUT FROM THE SIDE WALL. I HAVE 2 OF THE 3 TIRES. I DIDN'T KEEP THE FIRST ONE. BUT THERE APPEARS TO BE PROBLEMS WITH THESE TIRES SO I KEPT THE ...

FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE, SIX ATTEMPTS TO TRY TO FIX, HOWEVER NOT REMEDIED. MJS

FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE, SIX ATTEMPTS TO TRY TO FIX, HOWEVER NOT REMEDIED. MJS

AFTER ONLY 18,000 MILES TWO FRONT TIRES HAD PREMATURELY WORN OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW OF BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS WHICH DEPLOYED VIOLENTLY DURING COLLISION CAUSING SERVERE INJURY TO DRIVER'S CHEST, CHIN, AND FRONT TOOTH THAT ALSO INCLUDED BURNING AND INFLAMMATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND LUNGS. *YC

AFTER ONLY 18,000 MILES TWO FRONT TIRES HAD PREMATURELY WORN OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW OF BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS WHICH DEPLOYED VIOLENTLY DURING COLLISION CAUSING SERVERE INJURY TO DRIVER'S CHEST, CHIN, AND FRONT TOOTH THAT ALSO INCLUDED BURNING AND INFLAMMATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND LUNGS. *YC

BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES P205/65R15 92H TIRES DEVELOPED A SIDEWALL BULGE. MJS

BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES P205/65R15 92H TIRES DEVELOPED A SIDEWALL BULGE. MJS

RADIO RECEPTION IS POOR, RESULTING IN RADION FADING IN AND OUT. *AK

RADIO RECEPTION IS POOR, RESULTING IN RADION FADING IN AND OUT. *AK

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 15 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S SIDE/PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 15 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S SIDE/PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

WHEN PULLING INTO GARAGE, DOOR OPENED SLIGHTLY, ACCELERATOR NOT TOUCHED, VEHICLE TOOK OFF GOING FORWARD, PUT GEAR INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE TOOK OFF GOING BACKWARDS. SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED. DEALER CONTACTED, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

WHEN PULLING INTO GARAGE, DOOR OPENED SLIGHTLY, ACCELERATOR NOT TOUCHED, VEHICLE TOOK OFF GOING FORWARD, PUT GEAR INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE TOOK OFF GOING BACKWARDS. SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED. DEALER CONTACTED, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

ON MARCH 21,1999 OWNER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN IT BEGAN TO INVOLUTARILY ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE WAS SURGING RAPIDLY. THE TACOMETER REACHED 7,000RPM AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 90MPH. DRIVER WAS APPLYING NORMAL PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL WHEN THE ACCELERATION BEGAN. HE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE CAR BY US...

ON MARCH 21,1999 OWNER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN IT BEGAN TO INVOLUTARILY ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE WAS SURGING RAPIDLY. THE TACOMETER REACHED 7,000RPM AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 90MPH. DRIVER WAS APPLYING NORMAL PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL WHEN THE ACCELERATION BEGAN. HE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE CAR BY US...

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM PERFORMING POORLY CAUSING THE "SKID" LIGHT TO COME ON AND THE VEHICLE TO STALL.

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM PERFORMING POORLY CAUSING THE "SKID" LIGHT TO COME ON AND THE VEHICLE TO STALL.

CENTURY BREVERRA CONTOUR DOES NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY IN BACK MIDDLE OF TOYOTA AVALON. DUE TO HUMP IN MIDDLE ELR/ALR SEAT BELT CANNOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY. SEAT TILTS TO SIDE. ELR RELEASES. LOCKING CLIP RELEASES. CENTURY TODDLER SEAT RESTRAINS FINE. *AK

CENTURY BREVERRA CONTOUR DOES NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY IN BACK MIDDLE OF TOYOTA AVALON. DUE TO HUMP IN MIDDLE ELR/ALR SEAT BELT CANNOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY. SEAT TILTS TO SIDE. ELR RELEASES. LOCKING CLIP RELEASES. CENTURY TODDLER SEAT RESTRAINS FINE. *AK

FRONT SUSPNSION MAKES AN "UNDAMPENED" CLUNK WHEN GOING OVER SLIGHTLY ROUGH ROAD. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO HONOR WARRANTY

FRONT SUSPNSION MAKES AN "UNDAMPENED" CLUNK WHEN GOING OVER SLIGHTLY ROUGH ROAD. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO HONOR WARRANTY

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT AND/OR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WON'T LOCK, AND THAT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM FOR THE CONSUMER. *AK

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT AND/OR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WON'T LOCK, AND THAT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM FOR THE CONSUMER. *AK

CONSUMER BELIEVES VEHICLE IS POORLY INSULATED CAUSING IT TO BE NOISY.

DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW RELAY FAILED. NLM

BATTERY FAILED. MJS

SUNVISOR FAILED. *YC

REAR SEAT BELT ON PASSENGER SIDE TOO SHORT RESULTING IN DISAPPEARING INTO SLOT. *YC

WINDSHIELD GLASS FLAWED DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION. YH

BRAKES SQUEAKING. YH

SHIFT GEAR MAKES NOICES. YH

IGNITION PIECE FELL OFF. YH

BRAKE PEDAL LOOSE. YH

POWER STEERING PUMP LEAK. YH

A/C SYSTEM BLOWER MOTOR FAILED. YH

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR LEAK. YH

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS INADEQUATE FOR VEHICLE, BRAKE FADING. YH

THE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE FREEWAY. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE TIRE BECAUSE ONLY THE RIM WAS LEFT AND THEY COULD NOT SEE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE (GENERAL TIRE 205/65HR15). *YC

BRAKES MAKE NOISE DUE TO PADS MADE OUT OF ASBESTOS. YH

PASSENGER SEAT MOTOR ASSEMBLY (POWER SEAT) FAILED. *YC

RIGHT FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING LOOSE AND DEFORMED. YH

MAP LIGHT FAILED. YH

TIRE PREMATURE FAILURE CAUSED CORDS SEPARATED FROM RUBBER AFTER RUNNING LOW DUE TO PUNCTURE. YH (BRIDGESTONE P205/65R15).

COMPUTER FAILURE CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COMES ON AND GOES OFF REPEATEDLY. YH

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIIONS. YH

ENGINE STARTS AND DIES PERIODICALLY. YH

CONSUMER BELIEVES VEHICLE IS POORLY INSULATED CAUSING IT TO BE NOISY.

DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW RELAY FAILED. NLM

BATTERY FAILED. MJS

SUNVISOR FAILED. *YC

REAR SEAT BELT ON PASSENGER SIDE TOO SHORT RESULTING IN DISAPPEARING INTO SLOT. *YC

WINDSHIELD GLASS FLAWED DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION. YH

BRAKES SQUEAKING. YH

SHIFT GEAR MAKES NOICES. YH

IGNITION PIECE FELL OFF. YH

BRAKE PEDAL LOOSE. YH

POWER STEERING PUMP LEAK. YH

A/C SYSTEM BLOWER MOTOR FAILED. YH

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR LEAK. YH

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS INADEQUATE FOR VEHICLE, BRAKE FADING. YH

THE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE FREEWAY. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE TIRE BECAUSE ONLY THE RIM WAS LEFT AND THEY COULD NOT SEE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE (GENERAL TIRE 205/65HR15). *YC

BRAKES MAKE NOISE DUE TO PADS MADE OUT OF ASBESTOS. YH

PASSENGER SEAT MOTOR ASSEMBLY (POWER SEAT) FAILED. *YC

RIGHT FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING LOOSE AND DEFORMED. YH

MAP LIGHT FAILED. YH

TIRE PREMATURE FAILURE CAUSED CORDS SEPARATED FROM RUBBER AFTER RUNNING LOW DUE TO PUNCTURE. YH (BRIDGESTONE P205/65R15).

COMPUTER FAILURE CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COMES ON AND GOES OFF REPEATEDLY. YH

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIIONS. YH

ENGINE STARTS AND DIES PERIODICALLY. YH

ON DEC. 24, 98 LEN LUZZI WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN MARIANNE SIMONS TOYOTA AVALON, BUT DRIVER'S SIDE/PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER OF AVALON INJURED. *AK.ET.

ON DEC. 24, 98 LEN LUZZI WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN MARIANNE SIMONS TOYOTA AVALON, BUT DRIVER'S SIDE/PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER OF AVALON INJURED. *AK.ET.

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE PASSENGER LEANED OVER AND ACCIDENTLY PUSHED THE AUTOMATIC TRANMISSION GEAR FROM DRIVE POSITION TO NEUTRAL POSITION, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. OWNER BELIEVES THIS EASE IN SWITCHING GEARS IS A DANGEROUS DESIGN FLAW. *AK.ET.

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE PASSENGER LEANED OVER AND ACCIDENTLY PUSHED THE AUTOMATIC TRANMISSION GEAR FROM DRIVE POSITION TO NEUTRAL POSITION, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. OWNER BELIEVES THIS EASE IN SWITCHING GEARS IS A DANGEROUS DESIGN FLAW. *AK.ET.

ENGINE SURGES AND DROPS RPMS RAPIDLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN ENGAGING CRUISE OR WHEN LETTING FOOT OFF OF GAS PEDAL.

ENGINE SURGES AND DROPS RPMS RAPIDLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN ENGAGING CRUISE OR WHEN LETTING FOOT OFF OF GAS PEDAL.

UNINTENDED ACCERLERATION. UPON BACKING OUT OF GARAGE. DAMAGED DRIVERS DOOR AND FRONT QUARTER PANEL OF AUTO. DRIVER DOORS IMPACTED SIDE OF GARAGE. THE ENGINE SEEMED TO BE RACING. ENGINE WAS WARM PRIOR TO ACCIDENT

UNINTENDED ACCERLERATION. UPON BACKING OUT OF GARAGE. DAMAGED DRIVERS DOOR AND FRONT QUARTER PANEL OF AUTO. DRIVER DOORS IMPACTED SIDE OF GARAGE. THE ENGINE SEEMED TO BE RACING. ENGINE WAS WARM PRIOR TO ACCIDENT

SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING SIDE IMPACT COLLISION

SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING SIDE IMPACT COLLISION

CONSUMER WAS GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION THEN WAS HIT ON THE LEFT FRONT CORNER OF THE VEHICLE. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. POLICE WAS CALLED. CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *AK

CONSUMER WAS GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION THEN WAS HIT ON THE LEFT FRONT CORNER OF THE VEHICLE. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. POLICE WAS CALLED. CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *AK

SIDE AIR BAG.

SIDE AIR BAG.

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR DOOR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AND SLIDE INTO A MEDIAN. NEITHER THE SIDE NOR THE FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR DOOR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AND SLIDE INTO A MEDIAN. NEITHER THE SIDE NOR THE FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR DOOR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AND SLIDE INTO A MEDIAN. NEITHER THE SIDE NOR THE FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR DOOR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AND SLIDE INTO A MEDIAN. NEITHER THE SIDE NOR THE FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

CONSUMER IS COMPLAINING THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS TILTED. IT BLOCKS THE VIEW OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. CONSUMER UNABLE TO SEE THE SPEEDODOMETER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

CONSUMER IS COMPLAINING THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS TILTED. IT BLOCKS THE VIEW OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. CONSUMER UNABLE TO SEE THE SPEEDODOMETER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATED PROBLEMS AT 100 MILES, AFTER TOYOTA SERVICE THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT 200 MILES AND TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING ITSELF (ELECTRONICALLY) INTO NEUTRAL AT SPEEDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH, WITHOUT ANY MOVEMENT OF THE GEAR SHIFT.

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATED PROBLEMS AT 100 MILES, AFTER TOYOTA SERVICE THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT 200 MILES AND TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING ITSELF (ELECTRONICALLY) INTO NEUTRAL AT SPEEDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH, WITHOUT ANY MOVEMENT OF THE GEAR SHIFT.

CONSTANT VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AND ACCELERATOR WHILE DRIVING DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR.

CONSTANT VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AND ACCELERATOR WHILE DRIVING DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR.

GAS TANK LEAKS. ALSO PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON GAS TANK. BUT FUEL CONTINUES TO LEAK. CAUSE POSSIBLE FUEL HOSE. *AK

GAS TANK LEAKS. ALSO PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON GAS TANK. BUT FUEL CONTINUES TO LEAK. CAUSE POSSIBLE FUEL HOSE. *AK

GAS TANK LEAKS. ALSO PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON GAS TANK. BUT FUEL CONTINUES TO LEAK. CAUSE POSSIBLE FUEL HOSE. *AK

GAS TANK LEAKS. ALSO PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON GAS TANK. BUT FUEL CONTINUES TO LEAK. CAUSE POSSIBLE FUEL HOSE. *AK

SEAT BELT DESIGN CAUSES THE VINYL HOUSING TO RUB AGAINST THE SEATS FABRIC RESULTING IN WORN SPOTS ON EACH FRONT SEAT.

SEAT BELT DESIGN CAUSES THE VINYL HOUSING TO RUB AGAINST THE SEATS FABRIC RESULTING IN WORN SPOTS ON EACH FRONT SEAT.

FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED.

FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED.