2001 Toyota Avalon recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Toyota Avalon; the most frequently affected component is steering. Owners filed 140 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 23 model years of this model in the database, 2001 ranks #15 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints140

Crashes reported19in stored complaints

Fires reported1in 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.

Structure — Frame and membersCampaign 01V072000 · 05 Mar 2001

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front sub frame assembly has not been adequately welded.

Risk: 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 a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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.

Air bags12 · 30%

Vehicle speed control11 · 28%

Steering7 · 18%

Electrical system5 · 12%

Tires3 · 8%

Service brakes3 · 8%

Electric3 · 8%

Unknown or other2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start when the key was inserted into the ignition. After repeated attempts, the contact was able to eventually start the vehicle. The ignition switch was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to an…
Electrical system · Nov 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving 2 mph and he began to smell a burning odor. The vehicle was shut off and towed to an independent repair shop. The contact was informed that the crank shaft pulley came apart and two of the belts were disengaged…
Steering · Nov 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

I was driving my 2001 toyota avalon on the freeway. A car cut me off so i swerved to avoid it. After that, i could not control the steering in my car. I headed toward a wall and tried to turn away from it, but the steering did not respond even though i was turning the steering wheel. I crashed head first into the…
Steering · Oct 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota avalon. While decelerating approximately 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly surged forward which resulted in a crash; the vehicle did not stop accelerating until the contact took the key out of the ignition. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle had not been…
Vehicle speed control · Oct 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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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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