| Issue ID | 783013 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10324719 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 03/04/08 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota avalon. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 30 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing twice and the dealer replaced the lower steering shaft on each occasion. The repairs did not correct the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 35,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GOLDENS BRIDGE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BF28B64UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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