1996 Toyota Avalon engine and engine cooling problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Toyota Avalon — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 1996 toyota avalon and the engine seems to be burning a lot of oil and sending off a lot of smoke related to the sludge problem known to have been investigated by the nhtsa. I just wanted to make the problem known once more. *jb”
filed Nov 18, 2006
“The vehicle was taken to dealer for an oil change, and consumer found that there was sludge in the engine. A recall was issued for avalons of 1997, but not for this year.*ak”
filed Jul 9, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Avalon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalon | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 Avalon | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Avalon | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Avalon | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Avalon | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Avalon | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 Avalon | 57 | 16% |
| 2005 Avalon | 24 | 11% |
| 2004 Avalon | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 Avalon | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 Avalon | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 Avalon | 14 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Toyota Avalon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.