Question 1

How many recalls does the 1996 Toyota Avalon have?

Accepted Answer

NHTSA has issued no recalls on the 1996 Toyota Avalon as of today. New recalls can be added any time after a defect surfaces, so the count on this page reflects the latest NHTSA data.

Question 2

How do I tell if my 1996 Toyota Avalon is affected by a recall?

Accepted Answer

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — into the try.vin VIN check. The results will show exactly which of these 1996 Toyota Avalon recalls apply to your specific vehicle and whether each has already been repaired.

Question 3

Are recall repairs on a 1996 Toyota Avalon free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Toyota is required under federal law to repair any open recall on the 1996 Avalon at no cost — regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer. Repairs must be performed at an authorized Toyota dealer.

Question 4

Does a recall on the 1996 Toyota Avalon affect resale value?

Accepted Answer

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 1996 Toyota Avalon, run the VIN through try.vin to confirm every open recall has been remedied.

Question 5

How many owner complaints are on file for the 1996 Toyota Avalon?

Accepted Answer

109 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota Avalon. Complaint records include crash, fire, injury, and death flags and are a useful early indicator of defects that may later become formal recalls.

1996 Toyota Avalon Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

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