| Issue ID | 816791 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10355804 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 10/09/10 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We spotted drops of oil coming from our toyota avalon 2006. A toyota dealership diagnosed the problem to be a slow oil leak from the front timing cover. The dealership estimates it will cost over $2,200 to reseal or replace the cover which costs about $50. We have decided, as of now, to not spend the major dollars involved, and keep a eye on the oil in the car. We have also researched that particular problem in the 2006 avalon, and have found nhtsa technical service bulletin, item number 10021531, and 2006 toyota avalon, service bulletin #: 01907. The summary of this bulletin reads: "engine oil leak from front timing cover." the bulletin seems to be describing our problem exactly. When a comparison between the money involved with the repair ($2,200) to the part toyota will replace ($50), there's something wrong with the 2006 avalon's design and/or the situation calls for a toyota recall. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BALDWINSVILLE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B56UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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