We have classified the 1 complaints from 2014 Toyota Avalon about VISIBILITY into the following categories.
Sunroof spontaneously exploded/shattered while driving at 70 mph on freeway on nov. 25-2015. loud noise (like gunshot or explosion), followed immediately by sound of wind entering car and shattered glass rolling in space above interior sunroof closure. pulled off highway, stopped vehicle, found large hole in middle of sunroof with jagged edges and numerous shards of glass between remains of exterior sunroof and interior cover. fortunately, interior cover was closed or we would have been sprayed with glass fragments. temp outside in 60s, dry. no trucks, overpasses, or road debris when it occurred -- totally spontaneous. vehicle purchased in november 2014, toyota cool springs, franklin, tn. approximate mileage at occurrence 9,430.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota avalon. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the sunroof glass shattered. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was informed that the sunroof glass needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 11,144. updated 10/7/14*cn
Few days after purchasing brand new 2014 toyota avalon, noticed a highly intense mirror like reflection of the sun coming off the very thick shiny polished chrome in the dashboard that surrounds the instrument cluster and the ac vents in the center. 3 spots in the dash where i get severe glare. it happens usually midday when it's sunny outside and sun is overhead. the blinding light is so bad i must put my hand in a position to obstruct the view from my eyes. i am scared this may distract me from driving and cause an accident, or even cause injury to my vision and permanently blind me. please help. took vehicle to dealer complaining about it 6/10/14. they said they will look into it. i see complaints from 2013. why hasn't anything been done about this? how can they build a car like this and continue selling it this way? i am scared to drive this car with the thick polished chrome in the dash. *js