Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 12/04/2012 | 70250 | 1 | |
| It just rained the pass 4-5 days. my wife went to look for something she thought dropped underneath my seats. she said my carpet/floorboards were wet. i went to the vehicle and pressed down on the carpet. water instantly raised up and formed a puddle around my intire hand. this is happening driver and passenger side front and back seats. no moister on headliner doors pillars dash seats etc etc etc. only carpet. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 30000 | 1 | |
| 2008 avalon has unexplained noises in the trunk, back seat area. sounds like a loose part which make a bumping sound when the car moves over a dip or uneven surface. the auto rear sunshade also rattles continuously. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 05/31/2012 | 62700 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota avalon. the contact stated that while driving 72 mph, the rear lip spoiler detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine what caused the failure but stated that the spoiler needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 62,700. | |||
| 05/31/2012 | 62700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 toyota avalon. the contact stated that while driving 72 mph, the rear lip spoiler detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine what caused the failure but stated that the spoiler needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 62,700. sm. | |||
| 05/31/2012 | 62700 | ||
| Tl -the contact owns a 2008 toyota avalon. the contact stated that while driving 72 mph the vehicle rear lip spoiler detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine what cause the failure but stated that the spoiler needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 62,700. pm | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 61000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 toyota avalon. the contact stated the engine failed and the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that located the failure in the throttle body wires, electrical system wires, and the fuel system wires that failed due to rodents who chewed the wires. the manufacturer would not cover the repairs under the warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 61,000. rvk | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 61000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 toyota avalon. the contact stated the vehicle engine failed. the engine would not start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who performed a diagnosed that located the failure at the throttle body wires, electrical system wires, and the fuel system wires failed due to rodents that chewed the wires. the manufacturer would not cover the vehicle failure under the warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 61,000. li | |||