2002 TOYOTA AVALON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
148
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 TOYOTA AVALON
The 2002 TOYOTA AVALON has received a total of 148 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (28 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (20 complaints), and Steering (18 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 TOYOTA AVALON
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 TOYOTA AVALON, potentially affecting up to 372,593 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2002 TOYOTA AVALON
148 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 TOYOTA AVALON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Airbag is pushing out of the passenger side dashboard and also on drivers side wheel. There is now a quarter inch gap where we can see behind it on the passenger side. There were VERY loud popping noises. There is a recall for this exact car model but for the following year, 2003-2005 (4?) but not for 2002. The 2002 model is affected and should be recalled for the same issue before it kills someone. Also the shifter will not not go into drive without first pushing it forward and backwards several times to engage and the green D light on the dashboard will not show up.
Airbag is pushing out of the passenger side dashboard and also on drivers side wheel. There is now a quarter inch gap where we can see behind it on the passenger side. There were VERY loud popping noises. There is a recall for this exact car model but for the following year, 2003-2005 (4?) but not for 2002. The 2002 model is affected and should be recalled for the same issue before it kills someone. Also the shifter will not not go into drive without first pushing it forward and backwards several times to engage and the green D light on the dashboard will not show up.
Bosch ABS anti skid, anti lock brake moduled failed. No brakes. Toyota US has no replacements parts available. Bosch no longer produces. Called Toyota Customer Service three times. Got to the management end and Senior Advisor told me, warranty expired, norhing we can do. I said, there are a bunch of 2000 to 2004 Toyota Avalons/Lexus 300 vehicles out there (same car except nameplates) with the same problem! Same answer: Toyota, LLC has no further interest in those models and warranty has expired. So, I have limited options: 1. Junk the car (funs and drives like new), 2. Start a legal proceeding (costs prohibitive), 3. notify NHTSA. So, I (and X# of others that own this model) have a seroius safety problem. What Can the NHTSA do?
Headlights failed to operate correctly, resulting in taking the car to fix problem , service advisor told me that this veh vin number shows this car should not havve automatly controled headlights, the car is being serviced at cedar rapids toyota , steve lemke is the servvice advisior
Headlights failed to operate correctly, resulting in taking the car to fix problem , service advisor told me that this veh vin number shows this car should not havve automatly controled headlights, the car is being serviced at cedar rapids toyota , steve lemke is the servvice advisior
Safety Rating for the 2002 TOYOTA AVALON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 TOYOTA AVALON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 TOYOTA AVALON
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 TOYOTA AVALON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
004008721 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. *SC
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 TOYOTA AVALON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA AVALON
- 1997 TOYOTA AVALON — 155 complaints
- 1998 TOYOTA AVALON — 205 complaints
- 1999 TOYOTA AVALON — 113 complaints
- 2000 TOYOTA AVALON — 220 complaints
- 2001 TOYOTA AVALON — 168 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA AVALON (current)
- 2003 TOYOTA AVALON — 351 complaints
- 2004 TOYOTA AVALON — 252 complaints
- 2005 TOYOTA AVALON — 303 complaints
- 2006 TOYOTA AVALON — 449 complaints
- 2007 TOYOTA AVALON — 311 complaints
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