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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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4T1BK3DB7BU••••••2011 Toyota AVALON
That is about average for the 2011 Toyota AVALON — 7 complaints per build across 14 builds.
7on this build
94on the model
14builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedSteering 3Electrical System 3Visibility 1Latches/locks/linkages 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashMay 2015
The contact owns a 2011 toyota avalon. After briefly tapping the accelerator pedal, the vehicle made a loud abnormal noise and experienced a brief period of unintended acceleration. As a result, the contact struck a palm tree at 5 mph. There were no warning indicators…
SteeringJan 2021
The contact owns a 2011 toyota avalon. The contact stated while making a right or left turn, the steering column was loose. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was able to readjusted the steering column however, experienced the failure…
Power TrainOct 2011
The contact owns a 2011 toyota avalon. While at a stop light, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle accelerated and lost power. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers who were unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle.…
VisibilityJun 2010
I bought a new 2011 avalon may 2010. Within 2 weeks, film from gas vapors formed on interior windows. The film impedes clear vision which is a safety hazard. The film is so thick, one can write their name. Looking outward it appears you are inside an iridescence bubble.…
SteeringDec 2019
Power steering fluid was seeping and then became a full leak that resulted in loss of all power steering fluid. Vehicle was examined, and toyota quoted a $1800 rack and pinion replacement. Mileage of failure is approximately 126k miles
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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 4T1BK3DB7BU417946 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.