2000 Toyota Avalon: check engine light

9 of the 172 complaints about the 2000 Toyota Avalon describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 65,089
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2020
1
2019
5
2018
1
2017
1
2015
1
2014
2
2013
1
2011
2
2009
1
2008
6
2007
8
2006
12
2005
7
2004
2
2003
2
2002
2
2001
9
2000
9
1999
3
1998
2
1997
1
1996
5
1995
2

What owners say

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 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 · Acceleration · 116,513 miles · MD

2000 toyota avalon car unexpectedly accelerated while car was in cruise control. Could not disengage cruise control.check engine light also came on. Condition was verified by teach when serviced by dealer. Cleaned and serviced mass air flow sensor and reset. Clean and serviced idle air control valve.

Filed Dec 8, 2007 · Fuel system · 75,751 miles · MN

Went to toyota dealer to diagnose/repair check engine light. Call from dealer reported air/fuel sensor defective -- gave price of $449 to repair, dealer was authorized to proceed. Two hours later, another call from dealer reported that sensor could not be removed (frozen or "welded" in place), would have to replace complete manifold at cost of greater than $1000. I believe this should be toyota's responsibility due to faulty assembly. (see previous report of insufficient anti-seize compound used.) unless adequate compensation is forthcoming, I will continue to drive the vehicle this way, as I am told it will not do damage to the vehicle, but only affect gas mileage. However, as this is part of the vehicle emission control system, I suppose it will be further damaging air quality.

Filed Aug 16, 2007 · Fuel system · 62,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the air fuel sensor failed. While the vehicle was being repaired, the mechanic damaged the manifold because the vehicle lacked anti-seize compound. The check engine and ABS lights illuminated during both occurrences. The mechanic informed the contact that both the 1999 and 2000 models lacked sufficient anti-seize compound to prevent the damage. There are three sensors that may fail and the contact is concerned that the manifold will need to be replaced after each failure. The mechanic explained that the failure has been corrected in subsequent model years. The contact felt that she should not have to pay for the manufacturer defect. The current and failure mileages were 62,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2006 · Engine · NY

Engine warning light and vsc and vsc off light went on while driving. Dealer indicated that a valve in the charcoal canister and the canister itself needed replacement. The components are part of the emissions system and the vsc is part of the same circuit hence both sets of warning lights went on. Dealer indicated that if you top off the tank the extra gas spills over into the canister and can overwhelm the valve causing excessive usage and possible shorting. I indicated that I have never topped off the tank in this car, dealer had no other explanation. Part is not covered under the toyota $1800 extra care gold extended warranty, and cost to replace canister was $285.00, and $31.00 for valve, plus $285.00 labor. Note:78k miles on vehicle, same exact problem on three other occasions: 6/11/03 new valve, vacuum swi installed, total charge $152.11 52,587 mileage 10/16/03 diagnosis & clean sensor reinstall code, total charge $130.50 56,694 mileage 6/24/04 diagnosis & reinstall code, total charge $43.50 60,252 mileage.

Filed Jan 18, 2002 · Engine · TN

While driving engine light illuminates on dashboard. Sludge like substance in oil makes vehicle inoperable. Also, water pump went out, cause known. Please provide any further information, and vehicle indentification number.