10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,200 miles

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problem #5

Jun 102006

Avalon

  • 25,000 miles
I've had my 2002 Toyota Avalon since it had about 25,500 miles. It now has about 77500. From the start of owning the car, the tires were worn as if the car was not aligned properly. We had it aligned at a reputable company, purchased top of the line Michelin tires. They wore incorrectly just as the first ones on the car when we bought it in spite of property rotating of them, etc. Last Nov or so, we replaced the tires again which should have lasted much longer than they did. Again, the tires are wearing improperly. We have had the car aligned no less than once per year. Another issue is the steering. If you barely move the steering wheel it "overcorrects". I've learned to drive it carefully with this issue, but every person who has driven is astounded at their first experience. I've sending this now because I received a recall on the steering column and telephoned the dealer to ask if this is why it is recalled. He said it isn't. therefore, I think someone should be aware of these issues with this vehicle. Other than these items, the car has been a great vehicle.

- Bloomfield , NE, USA

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problem #4

Oct 282005

Avalon

  • miles
2002 Toyota Avalon left front tire blew out. The consumer struck a concrete barrier wall causing minor damage to the left fender and mirror.

- Allentown, PA, USA

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problem #3

Apr 202005

Avalon 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 31,000 miles
While driving approximately 30 mph left rear tire blew out. Part of tire became shredded where rim was split. Took vehicle to dealership for repair. Dealership was not able to repair vehicle due to lack of personnel. Had tire replaced at cosco, but problem recurred. Consumer returned the tire to costco where they discovered the alloy rim had a small hole that caused the tire to lose air pressure. The tire has been a problem maintaining proper air pressure ever since. Dealership would not honor warranty and charged consumer $375.89 to replace alloy rim.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

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problem #2

Apr 262003

Avalon

  • 16,000 miles
The vehicles driver side rear tire blew out while driving 55 mph.

- Newport, AR, USA

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problem #1

Jan 082003

Avalon

  • 14,000 miles
While driving on NJ turnpike at 60 mph a tire blewout damaging the rim. The consumer requested reimbursement for the tire and the rim.

- East Brunswick, NJ, USA

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