10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 8,000 miles
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The contact owned a 2014 Toyota Avalon hybrid. While driving approximately 70 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and smoke appeared from under the hood. The contact noticed that the front of the vehicle caught fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 05/24/16 VIN invalid updated 4/27/18
- Spirit Lake, IA, USA
- Brentwood, CA, USA