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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4T1BF28B2YU090518 · Checked Aug 12, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 8

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4T1BF28B2YU•••••• 2002 Toyota CAMRY

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8on this build
758on the model
114builds in total
3involved a crash
3injuries
Most reported Air Bags 2 Equipment 1 Seat Belts 1 Service Brakes 1

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash Jul 2005
2000 avalon xls - my wife was hit broadside by another car that ran a red light @~50 mph. The impact occurred on the drivers side and knocked the vehicle 25 feet sideways down the road. The side air bags failed to deploy. The car was deemed a total loss by the insurance company…
Seat Belts crash Feb 2003
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the seat belts failed to properly restrain the consumer. The consumer suffered injuries
Vehicle Speed Control Mar 2016
The contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon. While in reverse, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate…
Steering Sep 2009
While I was turning a 90 degree right hand turn onto a city street at approximately 20 mph, the steering column completely locked up while the car was in motion. Not power steering assist failure, but complete lock up. I slammed on the brakes and stopped the car. After turning…
Seats Jan 2002
Dt: 2000 toyota avalon has power seats. On january 22, 2002 both seats reclined all the way without anyone or keys in the vehicle. The doors were locked, and the consumer watched this happen. Vehicle was taken to dealer, who could not duplicate the problem. Service…
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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 4T1BF28B2YU090518 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.