10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,667 miles

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problem #3

May 012020

Avalon

  • miles
Car makes a very, very loud screeching sound when started with A/C or heating on (but more commonly with A/C). The sound will sometimes die down or stop once A/C is turned off, but not always. Puddles can trigger the sound as well. Sound can be heard mainly upon inital startup but can occur after car is in motion.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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problem #2

Nov 082004

Avalon

  • 87,000 miles
While driving any speed, the vehicle jerked forward. This caused the consumer to rear end another vehicle. The consumer managed to pull over and shut off/restart the vehicle. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined.

- Forest Hill, MD, USA

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problem #1

May 202004

Avalon 6-cyl

  • 8,000 miles
The rear wheel froze while driving at 45 mph. This caused the vehicle to skid 8 feet up in the air on dry pavement. The consumer sustained bruises all over his body and received 20 stitches in his elbow.

- Jackson, NJ, USA

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