2000 TOYOTA AVALON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
220
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
24
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 TOYOTA AVALON
The 2000 TOYOTA AVALON has received a total of 220 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, SUSPENSION:REAR. 24 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (27 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (19 complaints), and Air Bags (14 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 TOYOTA AVALON
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 TOYOTA AVALON, potentially affecting up to 373,134 vehicles.
Recall 10V345000 — STEERING
| 372,593 vehicles affected
Defect: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2004 AVALON VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING OF THE STEERING LOCK BAR, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A MINUTE CRACK MAY DEVELOP ON THE SURFACE OF THE LOCK BAR. SUCH A CRACK MAY EXPAND OVER A LONG PERIOD OF REPEATED LOCK AND UNLOCK OPERATIONS, AND EVENTUALLY THE LOCK BAR COULD BREAK.
Consequence: SHOULD THE STEERING LOCK BAR BREAK, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK AND THE DRIVER WOULD LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING INTERLOCK DEVICE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Recall 00V154000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 541 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH IN SOME AREAS.
Consequence: AFTER EXTENDED USE OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS COULD FAIL OR BREAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLIES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 TOYOTA AVALON
220 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 TOYOTA AVALON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the brake line was leaking brake fluid. The brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the subframe and rear axle were rusted. The contact had replaced the brakes. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 00V154000 (Suspension). The contact called the independent mechanic, who determined that a brake line replacement was needed. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 278,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the brake line was leaking brake fluid. The brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the subframe and rear axle were rusted. The contact had replaced the brakes. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 00V154000 (Suspension). The contact called the independent mechanic, who determined that a brake line replacement was needed. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 278,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the brake line was leaking brake fluid. The brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the subframe and rear axle were rusted. The contact had replaced the brakes. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 00V154000 (Suspension). The contact called the independent mechanic, who determined that a brake line replacement was needed. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 278,000.
Hi was making a left turn when this guys ran the last and hit me on my passenger and wheel and this air bags never deployed !
Two times the power steering locked/hard to turn momentarily while driving and turning. Check power steering fluid full and no leak, power steering belt is good. Stop driving the car for now. First incident happened on Dec. 15 and the second last Dec. 23.
Safety Rating for the 2000 TOYOTA AVALON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 TOYOTA AVALON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 TOYOTA AVALON
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 24 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 TOYOTA AVALON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
5193B — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
STEERING - POWER STEERING GEAR. REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM746-U2 - '00 AVALON. *TT
004007461 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. *SC
SU00202 — SUSPENSION
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE NO. 2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
NV01001 — STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION REGARDING THE FRONT FENDER LINER NOISE. *YD
TC01030 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING REAR AXLE HUB REPLACEMENT. *YD
ST00401 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING COLUMN NOISE. *YD
060601 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR CHECK NOISE. *ET
NV00301 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE DURING SLIDING ROOF OPERATION. *TT
393 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR DOOR GARNISH LOOSE. *TT
397 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
SUBJECT REGARDING WIND NOISE AT DOOR MIRRORS. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 TOYOTA AVALON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA AVALON
- 1995 TOYOTA AVALON — 92 complaints
- 1996 TOYOTA AVALON — 121 complaints
- 1997 TOYOTA AVALON — 155 complaints
- 1998 TOYOTA AVALON — 205 complaints
- 1999 TOYOTA AVALON — 113 complaints
- 2000 TOYOTA AVALON (current)
- 2001 TOYOTA AVALON — 168 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA AVALON — 148 complaints
- 2003 TOYOTA AVALON — 351 complaints
- 2004 TOYOTA AVALON — 252 complaints
- 2005 TOYOTA AVALON — 303 complaints
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