Table 1 shows nine common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1996 Toyota Avalon. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the check engine light on (three problems).
While driving to an appointment, I had unintended acceleration. Luckily, I was able to pull over to side of road after using two feet to slow vehicle, and shut vehicle off. After trying to restart vehicle several times, it was still revving. Read details...
The engine cut out/stalled in the middle of the expressway with no warning. Pulled to the emergency lane, turned off engine, waited a while, turned engine back on and engine light was on for first time. Read details...
Engine has sludge. Toyta does not want to fix it. Engine will cut off going down roadit could possiblty cause accident. It is not just one model of car but the six cylinder is the problem. I have talked to about 20 people who have this problem with engine sludge. Read details...