NHTSA Defect Investigation #DP02004

ENGINE SEIZURE: Engine And Engine Cooling

CLOSED

no recall issued

1996 TOYOTA AVALON -- Alleged that the engine seizure due to oil sludge Investigation was initiated on April 30 2002. Closed on June 20 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #DP02004 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA97015

TURN SIGNAL FAILURES: Exterior Lighting

CLOSED

no recall issued

1996 TOYOTA AVALON -- Alleged left and right turn signal functions fail while driving. Investigation was initiated on July 22 1997. Closed on September 21 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA97015 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE97018

TURN SIGNAL FAILURES: Exterior Lighting

CLOSED

no recall issued

1996 TOYOTA AVALON -- The consumers allege that both left and right turn signal functions fail while driving.Toyota dealers have replaced the switches, but in one instance the new switch still fails intermittently.dealer mechanics have instructed the owner to turn the hazard warning sitch on/off to "reset" the switch. Investigation was initiated on April 29 1997. Closed on July 22 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE97018 »