1995 TOYOTA AVALON
0 recalls, 92 complaints - 71 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
92 total complaints
8 crashes 4 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 6 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 11, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
MY DAD'S OLD TOYOTA AVALON USED TO UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES BETWEEN THE END OF 2005 AND 2007. I WOULD SAY THAT BY THE END OF 2007 IT WOULD HAPPEN EVERY TIME I DROVE ON THE INTERSTATE!! WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED I WOULD HIT THE BRAKES AND USUALLY AFTER A ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 11, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
MY DAD'S OLD TOYOTA AVALON USED TO UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES BETWEEN THE END OF 2005 AND 2007. I WOULD SAY THAT BY THE END OF 2007 IT WOULD HAPPEN EVERY TIME I DROVE ON THE INTERSTATE!! WHEN THIS FIRST HAPPENED I WOULD HIT THE BRAKES AND USUALLY AFTER A ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 30, 2010
Incident date: Sep 11, 2010
1)WAS RECENTLY ABLE TO SHUT OFF AND REMOVE THE KEY WHILE STILL IN DRIVE. DID THIS INADVERTENTLY WHEN I FORGOT TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. FORTUNATELY VEHICLE DID NOT ROLL AWAY AS I WAS IN THE GARAGE AT HOME. 2) FAILURE ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN I TRY SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF WHILE IN DRIVE. THE KEY SI... Read more
STEERING:COLUMN
Dec 29, 2009
Incident date: Sep 5, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 TOYOTA AVALON. WHEN DRIVING HE NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE BOLTS TIGHTENED ON THE STEERING SHAFT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 107000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 14, 2008
Incident date: Jan 13, 2008
1995 TOYOTA AVALON ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. *KB A PASSERBY INFORMED THE CONSUMER A ROD MAY HAVE WENT THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED AN OIL LEAK, WHICH THEN DRIPPED ON THE MUFFLER. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0043-91. *JB
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 3, 2005
Incident date: Dec 29, 2004
WHILE TRAVELING IN STOP AND GO FREEWAY TRAFFIC, I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES (BOTH I AND MY WIFE THOUGHT THERE WAS PLENTY OF TIME TO STOP) BUT RATHER THAN STOPPING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCKED AND WE SLID INTO A STOPPED CAR. THE AIR BAGS ALSO FAILED TO OPEN.*AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
OIL SLUDGE IN ENGINE VALVE COVERS RESULTED IN OIL BEING PULLED INTO THE AIR INTAKE THROUGH THE PCV VALVE. THE BAFFLE SYSTEM ON BOTH COVERS WERE REMOVED TO REVEAL NEAR TOTAL BLOCKAGE OF BAKED SLUDGE. THE CAMSHAFT VALLEYS IN THE CYLINDER HEADS WERE COATED WITH UP TO 1/2 OF SLUDGE. THE THROTTLE BODY, A... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 24, 2003
Incident date: Jun 23, 2003
PARKED MY AVALON IN MY APARTMENT PARKING LOT FOR APPROXIMATELY AN HOUR. WHEN I RETURNED THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD HAD MELTED COMPLETELY AROUND THE FUSE BOX AND STEERING WHEEL. ALL OF THE DASH AND SURROUNDING AREA WAS BURNED OR MELTED. ALSO I MIGHT MENTION THAT I AM AWARE OF NO CHANGES OF THE... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Apr 28, 2003
Incident date: Apr 21, 2003
FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE IN TWO RESULTING IN PUNCTURED TIRE AND THE COST OF REPLACING BOTH SIDES WITH NEW STRUTS & SPRINGS. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 25, 2003
Incident date: Mar 10, 2003
MY CAR JUST RECENTLY STARTED TO EMIT WHITE SMOKE WHEN WE WOULD START IT, AND THEN IT STARTED MAKING A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I HAD OIL SLUDGE/GEL AND THAT I HAD BLOWN A ROD. THEY THEN TOLD ME ABOUT TOYOTA PAYING TO RE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 5, 2003
Incident date: Nov 21, 2002
WHILE VEHICLE SAT IN DRIVE WAY, OIL SLUGGED IN THE ENGINE CAUSING THE ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. PH
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Dec 6, 2002
Incident date: Nov 1, 2001
CONSUMER STATED GLUE RAN DOWN ALL 4 DOORS. GLUE WAS COMING FROM DOOR PANELS INSIDE OF CAR. CONSUMER CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY OF GLUE FUMES. TS *TT
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Sep 17, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2001
RIGHT SIDE STEERING RACK SEAL WAS LEAKING, DEALER REPLACED STEERING RACK. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Aug 12, 2002
SIX BOLTS ON THE DRIVETRAIN WHERE IT ENTERS THE ENGINE CAME LOOSE. ALL FELL OUT EXCEPT ABOUT TWO. MECHANIC WHO CHECKED IT SAID IT WOULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC IF IT FELL OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEED. TOYOTA REPLACED IT FOR FREE, ONLY AFTER INTENSE DISCUSSION ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND WHO SHOULD PAY FOR REPAI... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jul 9, 2002
Incident date: Jun 15, 2000
FROM 60,000 MILES TO THE PRESENT TEN STUDS BROKE OFF ON VARIOUS WHEELS. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Mar 18, 2002
WHILE DRIVING FOOT SLIPPED FROM BRAKES PEDAL TO GAS PEDAL ONLY TOUCHING GAS PEDAL LIGHTLY, AND VEHICLE SPED UNCONTROLLABLY IN REVERSE. VEHICLE STILL WAS ACCELERATING AFTER STOPPING. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 12, 2002
FLUID LEAKS AT A FAST RATE COMPROMISING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO TURN; MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES IN THE MODELS BUILT BETWEEN 1995-1998; PLEASE CONTACT ME AT X64026. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Oct 24, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
ABS WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A HIGH PITCH SQUEAL COMING FROM THE REAR SEAT AREA WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT ABS SENSOR FOR LEFT-REAR WHEEL FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *NLM
AIR BAGS
Jul 31, 2001
Incident date: Jul 4, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 23, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF POWER DOOR LOCKS - ALLOWING DOORS TO BE UNLOCKED FROM THE INSIDE RESULTS IN INABILITY TO EXIT CAR THRU DOOR(S) AFFECTED; PROB REPORTED TO TOYOTA DEALER; THEY UNABLE TO RE-CREATE NOR REPAIR ; HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE; THIS COULD BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM ; HOW CAN I GET T... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 28, 2001
TRANSMISSION WOULD MAKE CLUNKING NOISES WHENEVER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. ALSO, HAVE A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTOR. WHILE AT DEALERSHIP HAD INFORMED MECHANIC OF TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. WAS INFORMED THAT TRANSMISSION WAS SUPPOSE TO WORK LIKE THAT. THE PROBLE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Feb 28, 2001
TRANSMISSION WOULD MAKE CLUNKING NOISES WHENEVER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. ALSO, HAVE A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTOR. WHILE AT DEALERSHIP HAD INFORMED MECHANIC OF TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. WAS INFORMED THAT TRANSMISSION WAS SUPPOSE TO WORK LIKE THAT. THE PROBLE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 28, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
A CODE HAS BEN 'LOCKED' INTO COMPUTER THAT MAKES ABS SYSTEM INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS CHECKED, AND SAID THEY NEED NEW SENSORS. BUT, TOOK VEHICLE TO INDEPENDENT SHOP AND IT VERIFIED THAT THE SENSORS WERE FINE. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Sep 20, 2000
THE RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING FLUID. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK DEALER REFUSED TO SHARE ANY COST OF REPAIR. *YH
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jul 25, 2000
REAR POWER WINDOWS SPORADICALLY FAIL. CAR HAS 48,000 MILES. TECHNICIAN SAYS "REGULATOR CABLES" ARE DEFECTIVE.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 2, 2000
Incident date: Apr 26, 2000
WHILE DRIVING EAST ON MAIN STREET TRAVELING AT 40MPH REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Apr 26, 2000
THE FAULTY COMPUTER CHIP CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOT TO ILLUMINATE AND WARN THE CONSUMER OF ENGINE PROBLEM RESULTING IN A PREMATURELY BLOWN ENGINE. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Dec 5, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FROM BEGIN. HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LTS., INTERIOR LIGHTS. CAR HAS A CONTINUOUS CLICKING NOISE AS THOUGH SOMETHING IS BEING TURNED OFF/ON.BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED MANY TIMES BY US . THE HEADLIGHTS WERE FIXED BY DEALER-THEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF. ALSO I HAVE HAD PROB. WITH W/FRONT PASS.PO... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Dec 5, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FROM BEGIN. HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LTS., INTERIOR LIGHTS. CAR HAS A CONTINUOUS CLICKING NOISE AS THOUGH SOMETHING IS BEING TURNED OFF/ON.BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED MANY TIMES BY US . THE HEADLIGHTS WERE FIXED BY DEALER-THEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF. ALSO I HAVE HAD PROB. WITH W/FRONT PASS.PO... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
STEERING RACK BEGAN LEAKING; REPLACED RACK WITH OEM PART
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 5, 1999
Incident date: Apr 1, 1998
LOOSE SUNVISOR CAN BLOCK FRONTVIEW AND LOOSE DASHBOARD CAN DAMAGE INTERNAL PART IN SIDE THE DASH BOARD
STEERING
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Mar 17, 1999
POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKING & REPLACED 3/99; POWER STEERING RACK LEAKING AND REPLACED 8/99
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 25, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
1.IGNITION WHEN I PUT KEY IN IGN. IT WOULDN'T MOVE EVERY THING FROZE UP NOTHING WOULD MOVE.I COULDN'T TURN THE KEY ,STEERING WHEEL , BRAKE PEDAL OR GEAR SHIFT (IS THIS NORMAL?) 2. TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO WORK . CHECKED AND REPLACED FUSE ALTHOUGH THE FUSE WAS NOT BURNT OUT WE REPLACED IT ANY W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Sep 25, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
1.IGNITION WHEN I PUT KEY IN IGN. IT WOULDN'T MOVE EVERY THING FROZE UP NOTHING WOULD MOVE.I COULDN'T TURN THE KEY ,STEERING WHEEL , BRAKE PEDAL OR GEAR SHIFT (IS THIS NORMAL?) 2. TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO WORK . CHECKED AND REPLACED FUSE ALTHOUGH THE FUSE WAS NOT BURNT OUT WE REPLACED IT ANY W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Sep 25, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
1.IGNITION WHEN I PUT KEY IN IGN. IT WOULDN'T MOVE EVERY THING FROZE UP NOTHING WOULD MOVE.I COULDN'T TURN THE KEY ,STEERING WHEEL , BRAKE PEDAL OR GEAR SHIFT (IS THIS NORMAL?) 2. TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO WORK . CHECKED AND REPLACED FUSE ALTHOUGH THE FUSE WAS NOT BURNT OUT WE REPLACED IT ANY W... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jul 7, 1999
Incident date: Jun 21, 1999
FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE IN THREE PLACES, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE STRUT, WHICH IN TURN, CUT A HOLE IN THE TIRE.. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE INFORMATION IN THIS MATTER.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 21, 1999
Incident date: May 14, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 23, 1999
Incident date: Jan 5, 1999
THE THROTTLE ON THIS CAR STUCK ON FULL OPEN, A VERY DANGEROUS SITUTATION. THE CAUSE IS UNKOWN AT THIS TIME.
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 12, 1999
Incident date: Apr 1, 1995
BRAKES CONTINUALLY MAKE NOISE.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Apr 20, 1998
STRONG ODOR FROM AIR CONDITIONER.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 31, 1998
ALL DOORS LOCK BY THEMSELVES.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jan 12, 1998
RACK AND PINION SEAL FAILED.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Dec 24, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1997
RACK AND PINION FAILURE.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Dec 23, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1997
RACK AND PINION FAILURE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 5, 1997
Incident date: Nov 21, 1997
WHILE PARKING WITH ENGINE RUNNING, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS, RESULTING IN VEHICLE BEING WEDGED BETWEEN A TREE AND A FENCE. *AK
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Sep 29, 1997
Incident date: Jul 10, 1995
IN JULY OF 95 OWNER HAD THE TURN SIGNAL FIXED BECAUSE THE TURN SIGNAL DID NOT WORK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WHOLE TURN SIGNAL CONSOLE. NOW, SINCE THE DEALER REPLACED THE TURN SIGNAL IT WORKS OFF AND ON. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 12, 1997
Incident date: Mar 3, 1996
AFTER GOING UP A STEEP HILL ABOUT 5 OR 10 MPH THE GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD AND VEHICLE JUST TOOK OFF. DRIVER HAD TO HIT BRAKES REAL HARD TO STOP VEHICLE, AND WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH. ON 7/22/97 VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SAME PROBLEM. THIS TIME HITTING A HOUSE. DEALER IN NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE ... Read more
TIRES
Sep 10, 1997
VEHICLE HAD THREE CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH RECAPS ON THE ROADWAY; ONE RESULTED IN $1000 DAMAGE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Aug 22, 1997
Incident date: Aug 21, 1997
DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH AND THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY IN THE MIDST OF TRAFFIC. THERE WERE NO LIGHTS, NO POWER AND NO WAY TO GET OUT. DEALER SAYS THE CAUSE OF THIS SHUTDOWN WAS THE BATTERY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Aug 15, 1997
Incident date: May 5, 1996
THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING SHIMMYING IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND PULSATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL, THAT INCREASED AT HIGHER SPEEDS. REPLACED ROTORS AT EVERY 30,000 MILES. *AK
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 TOYOTA AVALON
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 TOYOTA AVALON
71 manufacturer communications from 49 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TTT063620
Mar 17, 2022
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
TTT063620
Mar 17, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
T-TT-0636-20 Rev
Mar 12, 2021
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-TT-0636-20 Rev
Mar 12, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-SB-0032-20 Rev
Feb 3, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
T-TT-0636-20
Dec 14, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-TT-0636-20
Dec 14, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-TT-0636-20
Dec 14, 2020
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-SB-0304-17 Obs
Apr 7, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
T-SB-0032-20
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The a
PG006-01-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG006-01-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG004-97-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG004-97-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
T-SB-0304-17_Rev
Jul 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE
T-SB-0304-17_Rev
Jan 11, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89
T-SB-0144-08_Obs
Nov 21, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
T-SB-0304-17
Oct 27, 2017
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria lis
TSB018217
Jan 6, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed
Safety Recall an
Jul 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
Safety Recall an
Jul 21, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
T-SB-0101-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
T-SB-0101-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
T-SB-0101-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
T-SB-0014-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
T-SB-0014-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
T-SB-0134-14
Sep 30, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
T-SB-0134-14
Sep 30, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
T-TT-0010-10 Rev
May 1, 2014
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position
T-TT-0010-10 Rev
May 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position
T-TT-0213-13
Jan 14, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the
T-SB-0185-13
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
TS-BO030-01 Obso
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
T-SB-0071-11 Rev
Oct 1, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when
T-SB-0141-13
Sep 9, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
T-SB-0141-13
Sep 9, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
T-SB-0141-13
Sep 9, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
T-TT-0213-13
Jan 3, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devi
01005
Aug 1, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
A541E TRANSMISSION SOLENOID IDENTIFICATION. *TT
ST00901
Dec 21, 2001
010000 STEERING
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING RACK END NOISE. *TT
T-PG007-01
May 4, 2001
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Replacement vin plates.
AX00101
Mar 9, 2001
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE KITS. *TT
BR00699
Nov 26, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE GROAN NOISE, GRINDING NOISE, SQUEAK OR VIBRATION. *TT
BO01899
Nov 26, 1999
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A SLIGHT SIDE-TO-SIDE MOVEMENT IN FRONT BUCKET SEATS DURING CORNERING. *TT
EL00399
Apr 30, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING OEM WIRELESS DOOR LOCK REMOTE TRANSMITTERS. *TT
AX00499
Mar 19, 1999
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
SUBJECT REGARDING TOYOTA DINGHY TOWING GUIDE. *TT
980812
Aug 12, 1998
045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE AVAILABLE TO REDUCE THE FRONT BRAKE GROAN NOISE. *YC
980812
Aug 12, 1998
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
A GROAN OR CRUNCH NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS OR DIPS IN THE ROADWAY. *YC
BR00498
Aug 7, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NEW FRONT BRAKE PAD KITS ARE AVAILABLE TO REDUCE FRONT BRAKE GROAN NOISE, GRINDING NOISE, SQUEAK OR VIBRATION. *YC
SU00398
Aug 7, 1998
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
A GROAN OR CURNCH NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS OR DIPS IN THE ROADWAY. *YC
97052301097
May 23, 1997
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
REDUCING REAR BRAKE "MOAN" NOISE. *YC
EL00397
Apr 25, 1997
127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
PRODUCTION CHANGE TO HAZARD SWITCH. *TW
TC00197A
Apr 25, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE SHAPE OF VALVE BODY GASKET NO.2 HAS BEEN CHANGED. *JD
COM04010497
Apr 25, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A PRODUCTION CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO HAZARD SWITCH TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE TURN SIGNAL CIRCUIT IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *JD
TC00197
Apr 25, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A541E VALVE BODY GASKET NO.2. *JD
BO01097A
Apr 16, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
WIND NOISE FROM FRONT DOOR "A" PILLAR AREA. *JD
BO01097
Apr 11, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
WIND NOISE FROM FRONT DOOR "A" PILLAR AREA. *JD
BR00297
Jan 17, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TO IMPROVE SERVICEABILITY OF THE FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, THE DIAMETER OF THE SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING HOLE, IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE, HAS BEEN INCREASED. *JD
EG00197
Jan 17, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INTERAL ENGINE NOISE WHEN IDLING AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD
TOY917
Aug 1, 1995
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
PRODUCTION PROCESS CHANGE TO IMPROVE WINDSHIELD SEALING. *TW
COM0401B
Jun 1, 1995
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
INSIDE DOOR HANDLE LINKAGE RODS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED TO INCREASE THE RETURN SPEED OF THE INNER DOOR HANDLES. *TW
BO95003
Jun 1, 1995
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
SLOW RETURN OF INSIDE DOOR HANDLES. *TW
0401
Mar 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NEW MUDGUARD KIT. *TW
0401
Mar 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN
T-PG002-91
Jan 18, 1991
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Product general information.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, TOYOTA AVALON
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE97018
Opened: Apr 29, 1997 , Closed: Jul 22, 1997
TURN SIGNAL FAILURES
CONSUMERS ALLEGE LEFT AND RIGHT TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS FAIL WHILE DRIVING.TOYOTA DEALERS HAVE REPLACED TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES, BUT IN ONE INSTANCE THE NEW SWITCH STILL FAILED INTERMITTENTLY.DEALER MECHANICS INSTRUCTED THE OWNER TO TURN THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH ON/OFF TO RESET THE SWITCH.THE HAZARD WAR... Read more
TOYOTA AVALON - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the TOYOTA AVALON across all model years (1997, 2021).
86
Total Recalls
4,262
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
668
Reported Crashes
34
Reported Fires
37
Reported Deaths
TOYOTA AVALON - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 29 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 13 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 99 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 31 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 17 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 33 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 63 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 123 | View |
| 2013 | 4 | 187 | View |
| 2012 | 4 | 35 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 130 | View |
| 2010 | 7 | 53 | View |
| 2009 | 7 | 110 | View |
| 2008 | 6 | 417 | View |
| 2007 | 6 | 313 | View |
| 2006 | 7 | 449 | View |
| 2005 | 7 | 303 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 252 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 353 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 148 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 168 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 220 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 113 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 205 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 155 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 121 | View |
| 1995 (current) | 0 | 92 |