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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4T1BK36B46U165995 · Checked Aug 18, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 29

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4T1BK36B46U•••••• 2018 Toyota PILOT
29on this build
0on the model
0builds in total
6involved a crash
1involved a fire
4injuries
Most reported Vehicle Speed Control 9 Service Brakes 3 Hydraulic 3 Air Bags 3

What owners of this build wrote

Structure crash Feb 2019
Sudden acceleration while pulling into a parking space in covered parking garage. Car engine revved while pulling into space. Brakes applied leaving skid marks on concrete. Car was damaged be hitting concrete retaining wall
Vehicle Speed Control crash Aug 2012
The contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly surged forward until crashing into a house. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop and was in the process of being examined. The…
Fuel System crash Sep 2009
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). Was driving on new jersey turnpike,at around exit 7 tried to avoid a car all of a sudden the car totally was uncontrollable , the brakes would not stop slow it down, ended up crashing…
Electrical System fire Oct 2007
The contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. Upon entering the garage, the contact noticed a strong odor of hot gasoline and burning wires. The vehicle is a smart start vehicle and it would not start. While being parked for two hours, the vehicle heated the entire garage and was hot…
Air Bags crash Nov 2006
Request to remove the knee level air bag from the 2006 toyota avalon**cc the consumer's wife was in involved in an accident in which the knee bolster air bag deployed. She sustained fractures to both feet, severe contusions on both feet and a third degree chemical burn on her…
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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 4T1BK36B46U165995 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.