2002 Toyota Avalon recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Toyota Avalon; the most frequently affected component is steering. Owners filed 142 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 23 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #21 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints142

Crashes reported11in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

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.

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 bags24 · 60%

Vehicle speed control7 · 18%

Steering5 · 12%

Service brakes5 · 12%

Unknown or other4 · 10%

Electrical system3 · 8%

Fuel/propulsion system2 · 5%

Engine and engine cooling1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

20111

20121

20134

20147

201510

20163

20175

20182

20192

20202

20211

20231

20251

From owner complaints

Airbag on with error code b0113 ( short inside squib hr circuit to +b ) and can not erase code.
Air bags · Nov 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

During a front-end collision in which my car was stopped and rammed into by another vehicle the air bag inflation sensor was sheared off it's mounting bracket. The air bag failed to inflate because the sensor failed to detect the impact.
Air bags · Nov 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota avalon. The contact was driving 30 mph during inclement weather when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into an embankment. The air bags did not deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact was not injured during the crash. The contact called the manufacturer and filed…
Air bags · Nov 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

Without incident, about 2 months ago, the airbag light came on when car started and continues to blink while car is running. I have approximately 99,000 miles on my 2002 toyota avalon. Local mechanic tested with his equipment and found a problem with passenger side airbag. He referred me to dealer to make repairs.…
Air bags · Apr 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2002 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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