Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon. While in reverse, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000. ...updated 12/28/16 *bf toyota found no evidence of a manufacturing or design defect. According to toyota, the accelerator pedal was properly secured and undamaged when inspected. The accelerator pedal was operating as designed with no obstructions. The brake pedal was also inspected and no damage or leakage was observed. The brake fluid was properly filled to the recommended level. When the brake pedal was applied it felt firm and held pressure. During the test drive, a stall speed test was performed and the brake systems over powered the throttle system holding the vehicle stationary. However, there was an unsecured floor mat on the front driver side are. Updated 01/04/17.
2000 Toyota Avalon: sudden unintended acceleration
10 of the 172 complaints about the 2000 Toyota Avalon describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 93,500
- recalls
- 0
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
My father was driving down the street in a residential subdivision in my 2000 toyota avalon when the car began to suddenly accelerate on its own. My father lost control as he was unable to brake. He ended up side swiping a tree then hitting a parked car head on pushing it onto someones front lawn. Luckily he was able to stop the car by putting it in neutral and turning the ignition off.
While pulling into a parking space in front of a retail store. The car suddenly accelerated with engine at highest RPM.... Front end hitting concrete wall . Police and emt's called and report given. Relatively minor head and chest injuries to 88 year old driver. No air bag deployment. Car towed to repair shop.where it was discovered that the steel cable from the accelerator pedal where it is located just inside the fire wall was stuck in the full accelerate position. The location of this cable was not affected by the resulting crash. There were no carpet pads or other such items which could have interfered with the accelerator pedal ( as previously reported in past high speed toyota crashes).further, the driver's foot was off the accelerator and moving towards the brake at the time of acceleration but the distance traveled was only about 10 feet before the crash!
Driving between 10-15 MPH in an open parking lot, the car suddenly accelerated (rpms between 7-8). Applied brakes to no avail. When trying to shift to park, the car accelerated in reverse. Did manage to get car in park and shut off engine. Most horrifying experience. Very fortunate and blessed no other persons, vehicle or building was in our path. Was able to restart the car and it idled normal and exhibited no other accelerations when driving. Brought car to toyota dealer. Diagnostics performed and found no problem. Dealer contacted toyota corp. And notified us nothing would be done unless we contacted corporate personally to report the incident. As of this date, we now have a case number assigned from corporate and the car is back at the dealer for further assessment.
Sudden acceleration, one time only, resulting in severe front end damage. I was at entrance to car wash speaking to the attendant when the car took off at high speed. My car was stopped by hitting the rear end of a jeep at the end of the car wash. The reason was inexplicable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon xls. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH on the interstate and trying to engage the cruise control, it would not respond and failed to activate. Following that failure, on three different occasions when he exited the highway, the vehicle would suddenly accelerate. He was able to apply the brakes and turn the vehicle off to avoid a potential crash. A few days later, while driving approximately 3-5 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward over the curb and into a building. The driver was not injured. A police report was taken. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and then it was released to the dealer who stated that they were unable to diagnose the failure. He called the manufacturer and was told that someone would contact him. When he was contacted by a representative, he was told that they could not offer him any assistance. The body of the vehicle was repaired but the acceleration problem was not addressed when the complaint was filed. The current mileage was approximately 64,000. The failure mileage was 63,836. Updated 04/30/10
On may 22, 2009, I backed my 2000 toyota avalon into a parking area next to a short private road located about halfway down a high cliff above a beach. After getting out of the car, I decided to move it about a foot further off the road. So I backed up very slowly until the bumper just touched the cliff behind me. I braked, the car stopped, and then I stepped very lightly on the gas pedal, intending to brake immediately after moving forward a few inches. To my horror, the car shot forward rapidly, and I was unable to stop it, no matter how hard I pumped the brake pedal. I somehow managed to turn it to the left and thus avoided plunging over the cliff below me. The car continued to accelerate, fish-tailing up a slight grade. Then it hit a parked car and turned upside-down on the road. I suffered broken vertebrae in my back and neck and had to be hospitalized for 12 days and wear a head-neck brace for two months. The car was totaled.
Among the four toyota vehicles owned by the consumer only the 2000 avalon would surge forward while sitting at a traffic light. *ph pushing hard on the brakes would keep the vehicle from hitting other vehicles and the surge would stop as quickly as it started. This was an intermittent problem. *sc
Was in bumper to bumper traffic approaching toll, when vehicle suddenly accelerated, forward. Hit another vehicle in front. Stopped and checked vehicle and got back in vehicle. Shifted into reverse and vehicle accelerated backwards. Took vehicle to dealer and informed a toyota inspector will check vehicle out. Vehicle inspected and nothing was found. Ts
While driving the vehicle at 1mph (one miles) bumper to bumper traffic, vehicle suffered sudden acceleration when shifted from park into drive, vehicle collided with another car, shifted again from drive to reverse and smashing the vehicle behind. Dealer has been reported. Please provide further information. Mr
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Questions about the 2000 Toyota Avalon sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 2000 Toyota Avalon?
10 of 172 owner complaints about the 2000 Toyota Avalon (6%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Toyota Avalon?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Toyota Avalon
Steering lock-up 16No deployment 14Check engine light 9Airbag light 7Adaptive cruise 5Tire blowout 5
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