Complaints
121
Crashes
11
Fires
0
Injuries
12
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Toyota Avalon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:160,080 mi
Crash-related:5
#26 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:55,000 mi
#35 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Avg mileage:63,348 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Toyota Avalon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 5 | — | 160,080 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 63,348 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 54,704 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 108,472 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 180,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 85,290 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 3 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 198,150 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 204,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 100,475 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — |
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