10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,237 miles

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problem #14

Dec 092022

Avalon

  • miles
Hi was making a left turn when this guys ran the last and hit me on my passenger and wheel and this air bags never deployed !

- Lennox, CA, USA

problem #13

Oct 242019

Avalon

  • 81,674 miles
Air bag indicator flashing on and off whether in motion, turning or stationary.

- Saint Augustine, FL, USA

problem #12

Sep 172019

Avalon

  • 38,350 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Avalon. While driving 2 mph in a parking lot, the accelerator pedal spontaneously depressed to the floorboard. As a result, the contact crashed into a Subaru forester. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The contact called team Toyota of glen mills (1050 baltimore pike, glen mills, pa 19342, (484) 407-0835) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: [xxx]. no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 38,350. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #11

Mar 222017

Avalon

  • 180,000 miles
Takata recall

- West Covina, CA, USA

problem #10

Dec 052014

Avalon 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Avalon. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the center brake sensor, air bag sensor assembly, and driver and passenger seat belt assembly failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt assemblies failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/10/16 updated 05/04/18

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #9

May 202015

Avalon

  • 73,300 miles
. air bag is defective. Panel lights on. Air bag does not work

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #8

Apr 242014

Avalon 6-cyl

  • 72,000 miles
Air bag malfunction. Air bag light.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #7

Apr 262014

Avalon 6-cyl

  • 157,000 miles
My son was driving on a two lane road came around a corner and a lady hit him head on he hit his head in steering wheel and seat belt did not lock the air bags did not deploy[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Mt Vernon, TX, USA

problem #6

Oct 012012

Avalon 6-cyl

  • miles
The air bag light is on. Possible air bag malfunction. Dealer was notified three years ago. Dealer fails to correct the problem dealer wants to charge $750 for replacement. A defective air bag is not driver's fault. Air bag is defective and may fail to function should there be an accident. Vehicle is not safe to drive with a defective air bag. I am unable to pay $750 for something that I am not responsible for. That is the dealer's responsibility.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #5

Sep 152008

Avalon

  • miles
2000 Toyota Avalon driven by my wife quote "suddenly took off" resulting in a wreck. Car was totaled with no airbag deployment. Early morning with heavy rains, approx. 35 miles per hour speed, breaking, when car took off.

- Watha, NC, USA

problem #4

May 292001

Avalon

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Avalon. The driver was driving approximately 10 mph. Unexpectedly, the vehicle began to increase excessive acceleration. The driver applied both feet to the brake pedal with great force. The vehicle crashed into a stump to avoid entering into a river. The speed rate increased to 35 mph. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver suffered minor injuries. The police was not called to the scene. The failure mileage was 12,000.

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

problem #3

May 052007

Avalon

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
2005 Toyota Avalon was invovled in a crash. It hit the rear end of another car. The Avalon was going 55 mph and the car it hit was going 35 mph. Both cars were totalled. The Avalon's air bag failed to deploy. The driver of the Avalon had minor injuries.

- Tappahannock, VA, USA

problem #2

Jul 162001

(reported on)

Avalon

  • miles
Multiple times, my air bag indicator has come on while driving. I have taken it to a Toyota dealership, but the technician can never identify a problem. I've been told to come back when the indicator is on. I fear that my airbag may not deploy in the event of a collision.

- Catonsville, MD, USA

problem #1

Apr 082000

(reported on)

Avalon

  • miles
Vehicle taken in service departments 3 differant tiems with airbag light on, tech unable to diagnose problem at any service location. Have requested area rep be notified as service manager stated he cannot guarranty that the airbags will deploy if I am in an accident;malfunction continues.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA