The consumer paid for repairs of timing belt, alternator belt, power steering belt, hub and wheel bearing, and o-ring on 2000 toyota avalon xls. Consumer VIN not included in rear hub assembly recall. *kb the consumer had the left rear axle bearing replaced prior to receiving recall notification. The repair facility indicated that they could not honor the repairs because the vehicle was not manufactured within the limitations of the dates listed on the recall.
2000 Toyota Avalon engine complaints
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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.
I took my avalon in because there was smoke coming from the tailpipe upon engine start. They told me that there was sludge buildup caused by the improper maintainance and that they would clean out the engine and that should help. But the fact is the car now pings so loud you can not hear the radio. No it is not the gas. They blamed the sludge problem on my maintenance. I have always kept the car up to date on the oil changes. The miles at that time were approximately 30,000. I have heard many toyota's have the same problem. The miles I have now are 50,000.
While driving at any speed and when accelerator was released vehicle stalled and lost power. Once vehicle stops only then can it be restarted. Vehicle had been to the dealer twice for this problem, and dealer could not duplicate the problem. *ak
The engine would cut off twice while driving 40 to 65 MPH. Dealer test drove vehicle for 125 miles however was not able to find anything wrong the vehicle. *tt
Changed engine oil as directed by toyota dealer on my new 2000 toyota avalon (every 3,000 miles). White smoke started coming from exhaust in late 2001. Took it in to toyota service dept. Was accused of not keeping up routine maintenance (oil changes) on the vehicle, as sludge had built up under valve cover and in engine. Was totally livid at this untrue accusation. Was told I needed $4,000 to repair. I had to trade the vehicle in on a new toyota vehicle -- starting at $4,000 in the red. For example, new vehicle was approximately $26,000. To that toyota added the $4,000 to it. I now owe $30,000 on a vehicle worth much much less. I'm enraged and want a $4,000 credit back to my balance on my new vehicle after learning of the obvious relevation that toyota is to blame for a faulty engine problem on many of its vehicles. I work for a law firm and will stop at nothing short of this outcome. Thank you.
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
The vehicle has a stalls from time to time without any notice. Already I've had five diffent occasions where the vehicle won't start. I 've took it into the dealer twice they tell me they didn't find anything. The last time I took it ithey kept it overnight, and was told by the assistant manager they checked the computer, starter, engine, transmission, and they didn't find anything wrong with the vehicle. The very next morning it would not start. I'm very upset by this matter, and not to mention the safety issue I don't know when the car is going to stall. I can't travel far for this reason. I also left two messages with the service manager who have not returned any of my calls. I feel that the car has some type of defect and would like to receive justice in this matter.&
Engine check light came on. We took it into the toyota dealer who said that the charcoal cannister in the emissions system had to be replaced. The service people also indicated that they have had to replace a lot of cannisters on various toyota models.
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.
Anytime vehicle is started up massive amounts of white smoke comes out from rear for as long as 3 minutes, and vehicle runs hard. Dealer stated it was neglect, not getting enough oil changes. Vehicle needed a total of 6 oil changes, and consumer had only gotten 5 oil changes. Valve cap was removed, and black sludge had build up. Dealer's remedy was to flush the engine, which made it worse.
Impact on right front, severe enough to knock engine out of mount.
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