Model year record

2001 Toyota Avalon

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 168 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V345000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
372,593
Reported to NHTSA
2010-07-29
Owners notified
2010-09-07

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V072000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
545
Reported to NHTSA
2001-03-05
Owners notified
2001-04-09

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control2160,000 mi
Air bags15108,000 mi
Electrical system964,000 mi
Steering8110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling745,000 mi
Tires757,000 mi
Visibility: windshield7
Air bags: frontal630,000 mi
Unknown or other562,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic417,217 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4
Engine and engine cooling: engine339,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3
Power train: axle assembly3
Service brakes, electric345,000 mi
Suspension316,276 mi
Suspension: front322,000 mi
Wheels389,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers242,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control253,765 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Seat belts2
Seat belts: front262,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components216,276 mi
Structure2
Structure: frame and members2
Suspension: rear222,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal240,000 mi
Visibility216,276 mi
Back over prevention: warnings1
Electrical system: ignition181,740 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk135,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine1189,047 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1120,000 mi
Equipment126,519 mi
Equipment: electrical1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.116,276 mi
Equipment: other: labels1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap140,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system116,276 mi
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch184,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1
Power train1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields140,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1
Tires: tread/belt126,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element142,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.