2001 TOYOTA AVALON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

168

Owner Complaints

43 Crashes 1 Fire 4 Deaths

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

9

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 TOYOTA AVALON

The 2001 TOYOTA AVALON has received a total of 168 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (21 complaints), Air Bags (15 complaints), and Electrical System (9 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 TOYOTA AVALON

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 TOYOTA AVALON, potentially affecting up to 373,138 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.

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Recall 01V072000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

| 545 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY HAS NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING LONG-TERM USAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT SUB FRAME, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN...

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 TOYOTA AVALON

168 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 TOYOTA AVALON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 21 14 Crashes 7 Injuries 2 Deaths
Air Bags
Complaints: 15 12 Crashes 9 Injuries 1 Death
Electrical System
Complaints: 9
Steering
Complaints: 8 3 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries 1 Death
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 7
Tires
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 7
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 6 5 Crashes 2 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3
Wheels
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 2 2 Injuries
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibility
Complaints: 2
Back Over Prevention Warnings
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentotherlabels
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11544855 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash
this car involve accident AIR BAG none deploy , right side , rear side, left side were damage serious but AIR BAG none deploy , and now the light AIRBAG to be open on the screen I petition into OFFICE to request for our car to be recall AIRBAG , this is car run was 92K Mile this Air Bag none open any chair or It can open any time itself
#11544555 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash
The contact stated that the son owns a 2001 Toyota Avalon. While the son was driving approximately 5 mph, a second vehicle crashed into the front of the vehicle. During the crash, the air bags did not deploy. The contact indicated that after the crash the air bag light activated and remained illuminated. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken. The vehicle was later towed from the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
#11544612 | AIR BAGS | | 92,000 miles Crash
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that while her son was driving at low speeds in a parking area, he was involved in a collision with the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed, but no injuries were reported. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 92,000.
#11543748 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash
I petition into USA to request COMPANY TOYOTA AVALON to should be recall AIRBAG , because in the time our car was involve accident Airbag to did not open , after some day the light AIRBAG appear , it is mean AIRBAG none good , All picture our car were damage I submitted into DMV Our car TOYOTA AVALON 2001 Vin [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] I contact COMPANY TOYOTA in USA For complaint , and to request recall AIRBAG , But I am not company TOYOTA to solve AIRBAG for me after accident I report into POLICE PLEASANT HILL , , This accident at Parking lot and TRUNK car was damage and the right light was damage too , But AIRBAG none open , after some day the light AIRBAG open on the screen INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
#11543748 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | | N/A miles Crash
I petition into USA to request COMPANY TOYOTA AVALON to should be recall AIRBAG , because in the time our car was involve accident Airbag to did not open , after some day the light AIRBAG appear , it is mean AIRBAG none good , All picture our car were damage I submitted into DMV Our car TOYOTA AVALON 2001 Vin [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] I contact COMPANY TOYOTA in USA For complaint , and to request recall AIRBAG , But I am not company TOYOTA to solve AIRBAG for me after accident I report into POLICE PLEASANT HILL , , This accident at Parking lot and TRUNK car was damage and the right light was damage too , But AIRBAG none open , after some day the light AIRBAG open on the screen INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Safety Rating for the 2001 TOYOTA AVALON

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 TOYOTA AVALON in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 TOYOTA AVALON

Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 TOYOTA AVALON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

004008081 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. *SC

00204 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CENTER REGISTER DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE. *JB

00900 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

ENABLING/DISABLING AUTO DOOR LOCK. *TT

EG01601 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0773 (SHIFT SOLENOID E ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION). *TT

EL01101 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

INFORMATION REGARDING TRUNK RELEASE SENSITIVITY. *YD

BO01801 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

EXHIBITING A POP OR CREAK NOISE WHILE OPENING/CLOSING THE DOOR.*JB

472 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TDN ELECTRONIC MAIL MESSAGE REGARDING A FIELD FIX TO REPAIR INOPERATIVE ASHTRAY DOOR. *TT

298 — STEERING

PROPERLY CALIBRATING THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH VEHICLE SKID CONTROL (VSC) SYSTEM. *TT

BR00500 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SKID CONTROL (VSC) SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT VSC AND VSC OFF LIGHTS ON (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1301 / 42) IN CONJUNCTION WITH A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0440, P0441 AND / OR P0446). *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 TOYOTA AVALON

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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