2000 Toyota Avalon recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Toyota Avalon; the most frequently affected component is steering. Owners filed 186 complaints, most often about steering. Among the 23 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints186

Crashes reported7in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

SteeringCampaign 10V345000 · 29 Jul 2010

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Suspension — RearCampaign 00V154000 · 05 Jun 2000

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Steering12 · 30%

Air bags9 · 22%

Service brakes6 · 15%

Vehicle speed control5 · 12%

Engine4 · 10%

Electrical system4 · 10%

Suspension3 · 8%

Engine and engine cooling3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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20171

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20192

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20251

From owner complaints

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.
Steering · Dec 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon. While the vehicle was parked, the contact heard an abnormal noise. Upon inspection, the contact noticed the rear window of the vehicle had shattered independently. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the rear…
Visibility · Dec 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

When the vehicle is started in the winter, the steering column is sometimes locked, making it impossible to steer the vehicle until the steering wheel is turned back and forth repeatedly, the vehicle warms up, or the vehicle is turned on and off. Internet research suggests this is part of established steering problems…
Steering · Dec 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the center brake sensor, air bag sensor assembly, and driver and passenger seat belt assembly…
Air bags · Jul 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2000 Toyota lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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