1995 Toyota Avalon problems

Filed Feb 11, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · IA

My dad's old toyota avalon used to unintentionally accelerate on the highway. This happened numerous times between the end of 2005 and 2007. I would say that by the end of 2007 it would happen every time I drove on the interstate!! When this first happened I would hit the brakes and usually after a few moments the car would decelerate (obviously crossing my fingers and praying at this moment) however this got progressively worse as time went on. I am extremely lucky I never hit anyone or crashed. I became scared to drive the car and it eventually fell apart anyway...

Filed Sep 30, 2010 · Electrical · 127,100 miles · CA

1)was recently able to shut off and remove the key while still in drive. Did this inadvertently when I forgot to put the vehicle in park. Fortunately vehicle did not roll away as I was in the garage at home. 2) failure always happens when I try shutting the vehicle off while in drive. The key simply comes out. Key should not come out in drive. 3) am in the process of having the vehicle repaired. Had it diagnosed. After an hour and a half, the dealership said it needs a new shift solenoid ecu, which they must order.

Filed Dec 29, 2009 · Steering · 133,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 toyota avalon. When driving he noticed a grinding noise coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the bolts tightened on the steering shaft. The failure mileage was 133000. The current mileage was 107000.

Filed Feb 14, 2008 · Engine · 13,000 miles · OH · fire

1995 toyota avalon engine caught fire while driving. *kb a passerby informed the consumer a rod may have went through the engine block, which may have caused an oil leak, which then dripped on the muffler. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0043-91.

Filed Jan 3, 2005 · Brakes · UT · crash

While traveling in stop and go freeway traffic, I slammed on the brakes (both I and my wife thought there was plenty of time to stop) but rather than stopping the anti-lock brakes locked and we slid into a stopped car. The air bags also failed to open.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 99,500 miles · TN

Oil sludge in engine valve covers resulted in oil being pulled into the air intake through the pcv valve. The baffle system on both covers were removed to reveal near total blockage of baked sludge. The camshaft valleys in the cylinder heads were coated with up to 1/2 of sludge. The throttle body, air chamber, air chamber control valve, and intake plenum were coated with oily sludge as well. Air intake and camshaft chambers required many hour of cleaning.

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Electrical · AR · fire

Parked my avalon in my apartment parking lot for approximately an hour. When I returned the drivers side of the dashboard had melted completely around the fuse box and steering wheel. All of the dash and surrounding area was burned or melted. Also I might mention that I am aware of no changes of the fuses by myself or anyone else, and the car hasn't had any major repairs (outside of fluid changes, tire alignments) since I've owned it.

Filed Apr 28, 2003 · Suspension · 103,000 miles · MI

Front left coil spring broke in two resulting in punctured tire and the cost of replacing both sides with new struts & springs.

Filed Mar 25, 2003 · Engine · 97,244 miles · LA

My car just recently started to emit white smoke when we would start it, and then it started making a loud knocking noise. I brought it to the dealership where I purchased the vehicle and they told me that I had oil sludge/gel and that I had blown a rod. They then told me about toyota paying to replace the engine due to this problem, but I then found out my car was not included that it started with the 1997 model. I then requested that they(toyota) review this further and they asked that I submit my oil change log and dealer diagnosis. After they reviewed it further they said it was a lack of maintenance on my part and there was nothing further that they would do. I have really taken care of my car and am the original owner. The car has been great up til now. Please let me know if there is anything further that I should do.

Filed Feb 5, 2003 · Engine · MS

While vehicle sat in drive way, oil slugged in the engine causing the engine light to come on. Ph