| Issue ID | 737089 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10282279 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 29/08/09 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 toyota avalon complete loss of engine oil with no warning light. Dealer technician advises that this is a problem for this vehicle year. The dealer and the company know this is a problem. No advisory of any kind. This car has been serviced regularly per dealer/toyota specs. Any problem with the oil and engine in a car is a potentially serious problem. See websites for similar complaints for example, at www. Carcomplaints. Com site lists 43 complaints for avalon model that i am reporting to you. Advised corporate office and dealer. Neither seem concerned about possibilities of this kind of danger. Thank you. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PRESCOTT, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36BX6UXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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