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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4T1BF12B8VU169285 · Checked Aug 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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4T1BF12B8VU•••••• 1997 Toyota AVALON

That is about average for the 1997 Toyota AVALON — 5 complaints per build across 20 builds.

7on this build
101on the model
20builds in total
1involved a crash
3injuries
Most reported Steering 3 Tires 2 Service Brakes 2 Hydraulic 2

What owners of this build wrote

Service Brakes crash Sep 1997
No deployment of air bags during accident. Nlm
Steering Jun 2001
Excessive amounts of power steering fluid is leaking from my 1997 avalon. It only has 37,000+ miles on it. The dealer told me I need to replace my power steering assemby rack which will cost $1250
Tires Nov 2000
I have had to replace (4) sets of bridgestone and firestone tires on my '97 avalon due to hydroplaneing, poor wear quality and substandard performance. I have had nothing but firestone & bridgestone tires on this car since I purchased it new. Yet, I have spent close to $2000.00…
Steering Mar 2000
Rack and pinion steering assembly is leaking steering fluid on the passenger's side. The cost to fix this problem is a whopping 1,500 according to the dealer
Tires Nov 1997
Bridgestone potenza (205-65-15) tires blew out due to tread separation
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4T1BF12B8VU169285 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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