2000 Toyota Avalon engine problems

Filed Jan 18, 2018 · Engine · AR

Good afternoon ,my name is [xxx] and some time ago .I was contacted by the office of [xxx] concerning the factory defect that may be responsible for numerous accidents and may have even killed drivers through the exposure of carbon monoxide.toyota executive continues to deny this claim hoping I will go away.I am awaiting your response and I look forward to the promised inspection of my car.my husband and I have been poisoned by the carbon monoxide seeping into the car through the vents.trotter ford toyota in pine bluff,arkansas said the car had carbon monoxide going all over the car and that the car was dangerous.I contacted toyota executive ceo [xxx] office .he sent a man down to inspect my car .the person assigned to the car tried to bash me and in the process admitted several dangerous components to this car.I am asking to speak before congress on this matter .I don't care how old this car is I dont deserve to be poisoned to death by carbon monoxide. *bf *js [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *pm

Filed Feb 20, 2016 · Engine · 30,000 miles · CA

As soon as I start the car, 'check engine' light keeps coming in spite of several years of repairs and several hundred dollars spent at two toyota dealers, and at several other garages. First time this happened was in 2005. Right now the light is on. The toyota 2000 avalon xl I have has serious manufacturing defects. In 2004 driver side window would not roll and cost me almost $600.00 the water pump, gasket, drive belts, engine cover and logo, etc have been changed.

Filed Nov 14, 2015 · Engine · 30,000 miles · CA

'check engine' light keeps coming when driving. Since 2005, two toyota dealers and two independent repair shops were unable to correct the problem for good. Latest repair was in september 2015 at toyota. Check engine light is still on.

Filed Feb 8, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 65,089 miles · CA

Toyota avalon 2000 "check engine' light comes on. I take it to toyota dealer for repair 9/1/12 . This light comes on again on 10/9/12. Toyota dealer again repairs. Light comes on again 12/14/12. Toyota dealer repairs again. Light comes on again 01/18/13. Toyota dealer repairs again. 'check engine light' comes on again 1/25/13. Toyota dealer wants to repair. I refuse. I inform toyota dealer and toyota corp. And request a refund of all money ($824.47) charged. No refund as of 2/8/13. On 8/18/12, the driver front window won't roll. Toyota dealer repairs it at a cost of $274.24.

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 Mar 5, 2012 · Engine · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was started forty-five minutes later but the vehicle would not accelerate. After twenty minutes, the vehicle begun to perform normally. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 100,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2011 · Engine · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and suddenly the engine stalled. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where they informed the contact that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Engine · 125,000 miles · TX

Our 2000 toyota avalon 6 cylinder engine shut down due to oil sludge. We had it towed to the nearest toyota dealer (champion toyota) where they told us the engine is dead due to the years of oil sludge. No one told us that the 2000-2002 avlon was in a quiet recall called csp to "fix" those engines. The figure for a new engine is $9000, we decided to take the car to a auto shop near the house where the oil sludge was cleaned. We got the car back. Within a few weeks, the car broke down on a busy highway intersection late at night. We had the car towed home as it was very late. We had the car towed to charles maund toyota who sold us the car (car previously owned by the owner charles maund. We bought it with 7000 miles on it in 2000t. The mechanics there cleaned the sludge and try to test drive, only to have the engine shut down again..they took it apart and found that the engine has been damaged beyond repair due to the sludge problem. We did some research on the web and has them to make good on the repairs even though we were not notified of the csp and were not able to take advantage of it during the time limit placed on the csp by toyota corp. The problem is well known and well documented. We have regularly changed the oil, though not always with toyota dealer as we have moved. The engine breakdown could have caused accidents had we not been able to coast to a narrow shoulder by the corner of 2222/360 highway interchange. We want toyota to replace the engine and correct the defective design. We also believe that mr. Charles maund may have received the csp notice as he was the "original owner" but fail to communicate that to us. We have purchased 2 vehicles from charles maund and were regular maintenance customers so they have our records and would have known that we have one of the oil sludge 6 cylinder avalons.

Filed Jun 13, 2008 · Engine · 63,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon. In the mornings, especially in cold weather, the contact makes several attempts to start the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel. She called the dealer and is currently in the process of having the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer stated that because she exceeded her warranty, they would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 63,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2007 · Engine · 86,496 miles · TN

I own a toyota avalon 2000 with <87000; 4 weeks ago the car experienced a complete engine failure that was determined to be as a result of low oil volume most likely due to oil sludge build-up. I have regularly maintained the vehicle, and have all the receipts. The dealership has tried to avoid taking blame, but after two independent adjusted viewed the car, the dealership has put me in a loaner vehicle. I am awaiting a return call from the regional manager, but they are taking a long time to respond; they have had my car 4 weeks. I have done extensive research and found toyota reported oil sludge problems and has covered costs of repairs. I am, however, having great difficulty getting something done with my car.