Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
1995 vs 1996 TOYOTA AVALON
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 371 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▲ 35.4% more reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
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| Component | 1995 share | 1996 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 7.6% | 17.8% | ▲ 10.2 pts larger share |
| STRUCTURE | 10.1% | 2.8% | ▼ 7.3 pts smaller share |
| AIR BAGS | 10.1% | 3.7% | ▼ 6.4 pts smaller share |
| VISIBILITY | 5.1% | 11.2% | ▲ 6.2 pts larger share |
| TIRES | 1.3% | 4.7% | ▲ 3.4 pts larger share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5.1% | 8.4% | ▲ 3.4 pts larger share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 12.7% | 9.4% | ▼ 3.3 pts smaller share |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3.8% | 6.5% | ▲ 2.7 pts larger share |
| SUSPENSION | 6.3% | 3.7% | ▼ 2.6 pts smaller share |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 2.5% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.6 pts smaller share |
| SEAT BELTS | 5.1% | 3.7% | ▼ 1.3 pts smaller share |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1.3% | not reported | ▼ 1.3 pts smaller share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7.6% | 6.5% | ▼ 1.1 pts smaller share |
| POWER TRAIN | 3.8% | 2.8% | ▼ 1.0 pts smaller share |
| WHEELS | 1.3% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts larger share |
| STEERING | 8.9% | 9.4% | ▲ 0.5 pts larger share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 79.8% | 69.2% | ▼ 10.6 pts smaller share |
recalls · none on file
Recall campaigns
1995 0
Campaign components: not reported
1996 0
Campaign components: not reported
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 4 → 0
- ◆ Injuries
- 7 → 10