2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
81,740 miles

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problem #1

Aug 262007

Avalon 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 81,740 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Avalon. On August 26, 2007, the contact started the vehicle and the steering wheel remained locked, even while driving. He jiggled the wheel and it unlocked. He stated that the interlock fails to release. The failure still persists. The purchase date and speed were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 81,740. Updated 12/12/07 the dealer replaced the ignition cylinder bracket

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

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