7.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,900 miles

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problem #1

Nov 082002

Avalon 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,900 miles
When using the cruise control on a downgrade, the vehicle accelerates up to 20 mph. It seems as if you are going out of control. The vehicle does not downshift at all.

- Broomall, PA, USA