1996 Toyota Avalon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalon years
- About as many complaints as other years 13th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Toyota Avalon. That ranks 13th out of 28 Avalon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (19 complaints, 17%), typically at around 105,500 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
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- 109owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Toyota Avalon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 17% | 105,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 12 | 11% | 54,704 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 9% | 85,290 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 9% | 188,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 6% | 198,150 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 4% | 240,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 3% | 100,475 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 2% | 204,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 215,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 188,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Toyota Avalon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Toyota Avalon.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine seizure (DP02004) — opened Apr 30, 2002, closed Jun 20, 2002.
- Turn signal failures (EA97015) — opened Jul 22, 1997, closed Sep 21, 1998.
- Turn signal failures (PE97018) — opened Apr 29, 1997, closed Jul 22, 1997.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving to an appointment, i had unintended acceleration. Luckily, i was able to pull over to side of road after using two feet to slow vehicle, and shut vehicle off. After trying to restart vehicle several times, it was still revving. After a half hour, i was able to start it and bring it…
Automatic air conditioner, a/c amplifier, air inlet servo motor & servo link & heater controls stop working and only works intermittently by itself. Toyota will not own up to this problem. Toyota only wants more money to fix the problem without telling you exactly what the problem is. Toyota has…
After receiving a jump, i was told to drive the car for about 20 minutes to recharge the battery. After driving for about 10 minutes, the gas pedal seemed to stick. Then when driving the speed began to accelerate without pressing the gas pedal. The longer we drove the higher the engine revved. I…
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 toyota avalon. The contact stated the front drivers side seat belt was stuck and would not retract. The contact stated there was no seat belt light warning light on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure and…
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 toyota avalon. The contact stated that while in reverse with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated suddenly and without warning. The contact was unable to regain control of the vehicle, crashing into the front of a parked vehicle. There were no injuries. The…
Other Toyota Avalon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Avalon | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 Avalon | 21 | 2 |
| 2020 Avalon | 10 | 3 |
| 2019 Avalon | 71 | 4 |
| 2018 Avalon | 24 | 2 |
| 2017 Avalon | 14 | 2 |
| 2016 Avalon | 23 | 3 |
| 2015 Avalon | 41 | 2 |
| 2014 Avalon | 96 | 4 |
| 2013 Avalon | 137 | 4 |
| 2012 Avalon | 30 | 4 |
| 2011 Avalon | 106 | 1 |
| 2010 Avalon | 46 | 7 |
| 2009 Avalon | 91 | 7 |
| 2008 Avalon | 349 | 6 |
| 2007 Avalon | 243 | 6 |
| 2006 Avalon | 360 | 7 |
| 2005 Avalon | 228 | 7 |
| 2004 Avalon | 205 | 3 |
| 2003 Avalon | 293 | 2 |
| 2002 Avalon | 116 | 1 |
| 2001 Avalon | 134 | 2 |
| 2000 Avalon | 173 | 2 |
| 1999 Avalon | 92 | 1 |
| 1998 Avalon | 178 | 1 |
| 1997 Avalon | 125 | 1 |
| 1996 | 109 | 0 |
| 1995 Avalon | 80 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Toyota Avalon?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, visibility, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 19 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Toyota Avalon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Toyota Avalon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avalon model years, the 1996 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.