6.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,941 miles

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problem #5

Oct 222003

Avalon

  • 54,704 miles
During the winter season the defroster failed. Consumer had to use the air conditioner to defrost the windshield.

- Levittown, NY, USA

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problem #4

Dec 201999

(reported on)

Avalon

  • miles
When defrosting, A/C fails, hot air comes out of window vents and window fogs up making driving impossible.

- Washington, DC, USA

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problem #3

Nov 011998

Avalon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the defogger is turned on the windows start to fog up, obstructing the view of the driver. Dealer has been notified.

- Washington, DC, USA

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problem #2

Jul 231999

(reported on)

Avalon

  • miles
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.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 191997

(reported on)

Avalon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Dayton, OH, USA

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