Visibility Problems of Toyota Avalon

The right side view mirror is fogging up. I contacted Toyota (case no. [xxx]) after taking the car to a dealer who said the entire unit had to be replaced at a cost of $680, stating this is a safety issue that should not have happened since the mirror had not been damaged. Their position was that nothing could be done by Toyota. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, he noticed that the passenger side view mirror was fogged internally. The contact was unable to remove the fog from the mirror. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact was informed that the only way to remedy the failure would be to replace the mirror. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 05/24/12.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that when ac unit was activated, an unknown white powdered substance was emitted from the vents. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 74,500. The VIN was not available.

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2011 Toyota Avalon. Consumer states unintended acceleration on two occasions the consumer stated as he was slowing down, the engine suddenly revved up, while his foot was on the brake. He turned the engine off and then restarted it. The second incident occurred on December 21, 2011 as he was about to the park, the engine revved again, at a high rate, while his foot was on the brake. The consumer went to the dealer. However, they were unable to find a problem. The consumer also stated when the vehicle was started, the rear window sun screen would engage.

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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the rear window came with a sun shade that would automatically come down or go up when the vehicle was being driven forward or in reverse. She stated that the shade would not come down while driving in reverse and when the sun would set, the shade would cause limited visibility through the rear window. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised her they could not assist any further than advising that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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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 irridescent bubble. Reflection from sun and headlights worsens the problem to the point that it's difficult to judge the distance between your car and other vehicles. I've been to arbitration through national center for dispute resolution case # 2210170; I requested msds sheets for the cause of the gas vapors. Instead I was provided a copy of a letter from Toyota corp dated 1989 stating "there are no known carcinogenic materials. " tasc# 102320282. . I find it hard to believe that in 21 years Toyota hasn't changed the parts in cars. I requested either (1) permanant resolution to fix the film on the windows problem; (2) a full refund, or (3) new car w/o the gas vapor problem. I was offered $500 for car washes! a bumper sticker on the car now states "I am a lemon, never buy a Toyota. ".

I bought a new 2011 Toyota Avalon in April of 2010. Within a couple of weeks the inside of the windows are covered with a film from gas vapors. It is so thick that it reduces your vision particularily in the sun. It is a safety issue. I reported it to the dealer but they just listen and do nothing. A friend of mine also bought a new Avalon in may of 2011 and their car has the same problem so over a year later the Avalons are doing the same thing.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer seven times where the oil tube, hose, filter housing, studs and drain plug casket were replaced. However, the failure continued. The failure mileage was 30,214 and the current mileage was 56,289. Updated 01/12/lj the dealer replaced, the drain plugs, gaskets, crank seal, valve covers and oil pan. The moonroof did not operate properly and there was a problem with the battery not charging. Updated 04/15/11.

Both visors (l&r) have broken. When the visor is latched out of the way there is undue stress on the hinge and anchor causing the hinge assembly to break apart . This stress also causes the anchor that to holds the visor at rest to rip out. This is clearly is a desgin flaw and should be repaired by Toyota. I was told out of warranty at 39,000 miles, sorry.

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