| Issue ID | 838140 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10375541 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 10/01/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Service engine and many other trouble indicators at the same time. Trouble found for $80. 00 loose gas cap. Day's latter found gas cap strap missing. Return to dealer who said the strap is what cause the poor seal so the tech removed it (as this happens all the time). Ask to purchase a replacement strap - not available. Purchased new gas cap which comes with strap (a 2 cent item) cost $25. 00. Total cost for a known problem $100. Toyota knows about the little problem for most or all of its vehicle and has done nothing to correct it. It is a money maker for the dealers who never suggest looking at you gas cap. They connect it to analyzer for $80. 00. Remove the strap and send you on your way. Shame shame shame. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18375 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LACONIA, NH |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36BX7UXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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