Issue ID | 1696519 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11363708 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | AVALON |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 10/10/20 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Car started having transmission problems with a delayed engagement or slippage when shifting into first gear. This usually happened once or twice a week after the car had been parked. It then began to occur more frequently. Took car back to dealer northtown toyota amherst, ny and they changed the fluid and updated software. Car ran ok for 2 wks, then started slipping again a few times per week with a delay when shifting into first gear. This happens after the car was parked. Took car into continental transmission 909 hertle ave, buffalo ny where they did a diagnostic and pulled the transmission out and found that the utility pump had failed and there was some damage to the gears and other parts. Options were a rebuild ($3800usd) or replacement new transmission ($6200usd). Currently having the transmission rebuilt. Car has 22,300 miles on it, is out of warranty (7 yrs old) and the transmission has to be rebuilt/replaced. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22300 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BUFFALO, NY |
VIN pattern | 4T1BK1EB9DUXXXXXX |
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 | 12/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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