2000 Toyota Avalon brakes problems

Filed Apr 18, 2025 · Body, Brakes · 278,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Avalon. The contact stated that the brake line was leaking brake fluid. The brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the subframe and rear axle were rusted. The contact had replaced the brakes. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number 00V154000 (Suspension). The contact called the independent mechanic, who determined that a brake line replacement was needed. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 278,000.

Filed Dec 7, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · FL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the center brake sensor, air bag sensor assembly, and driver and passenger seat belt assembly failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt assemblies failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/10/16*lj updated 05/04/18*jb

Filed Aug 1, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 125,000 miles · PR

This is an intermitend problem and it happens when starting on the car. To turn the car on I have to take the steering wheel and forcefully turn it left and right. Move also the shifter to neutral. I also try to press the brake at the same time. Mechanics have not been able to duplicate the problem. The car was also checked by a toyota dealer and the problem was not identified. The battery and the cables are working properly. Now it is happening very often and creating a security and safety issue. I checked the recalls for this car associated with this situation I did not find an answer although I have read lots of related complains. I am planning to change the ignition or the starter but probably is a try and error solution.

Filed Apr 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 88,500 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

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!

Filed May 31, 2013 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon. The contact stated when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the front side of his foot became partially stuck behind the brake pedal. The failure occurred sporadically. The contact was able to remove his foot. The dealer informed that there was not a remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed May 30, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 93,500 miles · FL

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.

Filed Feb 28, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · 14,254 miles · MA · crash

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.

Filed Jan 29, 2010 · Brakes · WA · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

Problems with consumer getting locked in vehicle as well as brake problems. *mr the problem had been present since the vehicle was purchased. The steering wheel would not turn, neither would the key turn the ignition. The brake problem remained unresolved. On another occasion the consumer tried to slow down to make a turn and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. The only way the vehicle wold stop, was to turn the key and the shut the motor off. The vehicle lost power when backing out of a parking space, the ignition problem was intermittent and the brake problem was intermittent. *sc

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Brakes · 14,200 miles · NY

Consumer states that brakes failed without warning while driving. Dealer had to replace both sides of the rear brakes and 1 rotor. The front brakes were worn to 50% capacity.