NHTSA Complaint #11419230 — 2003 TOYOTA AVALON ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11419230
Vehicle	2003 TOYOTA AVALON
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 12, 2020
Date Filed	June 1, 2021
Mileage	96,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle started smoking and the engine stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the engine needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

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