10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Sep 031997

Avalon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No deployment of air bags during accident. Nlm

- Brea, CA, USA

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problem #2

May 281998

Avalon

  • miles
Waiting at stop light suddenly air bags deployed for no reason. Vehicle did not hit anying or was hit. Vehicle is being repaired.

- Wilmette, IL, USA

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problem #1

Oct 061997

Avalon

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Upper steering knuckle broke; caused vehicle to pull severely to right, hit curb, struck light pole, noisy, seemed to have mind of its own; repaired. Dual airbags deployed, causing personal injury.

- Lapalma, CA, USA

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