4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,430 miles

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problem #3

Apr 222008

Avalon 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,290 miles
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 failure mileage was 85,290 and the current mileage was 85,300. Updated 07/29/08 updated 07/29/08.

- Windham, ME, USA

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problem #2

Feb 141997

(reported on)

Avalon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering system is too sensitive, causing vehicle to swerve on windy days.

- Yukon, OK, USA

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problem #1

Feb 031997

(reported on)

Avalon

  • miles
Steering system is too sensitive causing vehicle to swerve during windy conditions.

- Yukon, OK, USA

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