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2008 Toyota AVALON Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1462966
Internal NHTSA #	11090098
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	AVALON
Model Year	2008
File date	01/04/12
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The third brake light or the upper brake light works very intermittently. This is a safety issue. Most avalons on the road in this body style have the same issue with a defective third brake light. The dealer wants over $500 for the part alone. The light works once in a rare rare while. I called toyota headquarters in torrance, ca., they suggested i contact you. This occurs when sitting still or driving on streets and a highway.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	45000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SHERMAN OAKS, CA
VIN pattern	4T1BK36B98UXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	19/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2008 Toyota AVALON Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Toyota AVALON Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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